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How to Study for the GRE in 3 Months

By allowing yourself 3 months to study for the GRE, you have an excellent opportunity to put in the time necessary to get your best possible score. Your biggest challenge may be maintaining your motivation and momentum over this period. Think now about possible disruptions to your study schedule, such as busy periods at work or […]

How to Study for the GRE in One Month

In order to study for the GRE in a month and see a significant score improvement, you will need to use your time very efficiently. Studying for the GRE in a month requires commitment and concentration. First, you need to know what your strengths and weaknesses are on the GRE. Then, you need to target […]

How to Study for the GRE in Two Months

With 2 months to prepare a study plan for the GRE, you can think about dividing your GRE study time into two parts. During the first month of your GRE study plan, focus on mastering the strategic approaches to each type of question on the GRE, as well as the vocabulary and math content knowledge […]

How Hard is the GRE?

The GRE is designed to help graduate schools determine which applicants will be a good fit for advanced academic work, and it is used by some of the most competitive programs in the world. Therefore, the questions can pose a steep challenge to your critical thinking skills. [ RELATED: Average GRE Scores for Top Grad School […]

AP US History Exam: Period 4 Notes (1800-1848)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Federalists: […]

AP US History Exam: Period 1 Notes (1491-1607)

Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, there were many American Indian tribes scattered across North and South America. These tribes had complex societies with unique religious, political, and cultural beliefs. European countries sought to conquer the New World in order to gain wealth and military status, and to spread the ideas of Christianity. European […]

AP US History Exam: Period 3 Notes (1754-1800)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. French […]

AP US History Exam: Period 2 Notes (1607-1754)

Remember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings. Samuel […]

Top 5 FNP Exam Study Tips

Memorizing content will not work for the FNP certification exam. Questions emphasize application, problem solving, and critical reasoning—rather than knowing facts. It’s crucial to study content in such a way that you understand the physiology behind the common signs, symptoms, and interventions so that you can reason your way through a test question. Review our […]

FNP Exam Question Types & Strategies

The AANP and ANCC FNP certification exams are standardized tests, meaning that each will be predictable in terms of format and content. As with any standardized exam, you can increase your odds of being successful by not only reviewing the tested content but also by knowing about the construction of the test and the types […]