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What's Tested on the DAT: Survey of Natural Sciences

Appearing immediately after the DAT brief computer tutorial, the Survey of Natural Sciences (SNS) will be the first scored section you will see on your official DAT. As the longest section with the most breadth of content, the Survey of Natural Sciences initially can seem overwhelming. However, the first step is to understand what subtests the […]

How to Study for the GRE

Studying for the GRE? Studying for the GRE examination requires an effective study strategy, a clear understanding of the exam and relentless commitment. That said, Kaplan offers comprehensive insight into effectively preparing for the GRE. First, understanding the GRE Exam’s structure is crucial. The GRE comprises three sections: 1. Verbal Reasoning: This section gauges your […]

GMAT vs. GRE: Which Should You Take?

Your road to graduate school or business school doesn’t begin with taking the GMAT or GRE, but a standardized test will likely play a role in your application process. That said, many future grad students will begin by worrying about “the test” and which one they should take before they’ve even decided which schools or […]

Tips for SAT Geometry Questions

The SAT will test you on several geometry concepts (though, thankfully, you won’t see proofs on test day). To be as efficient as possible in tackling all types of geometry questions, you’ll first want to make sure you are incredibly familiar with the rules and formulas for all shapes, such as area and perimeter. It’s […]

DAT Score Predictor: What is your DAT Academic Average Score?

Do you have a competitive DAT score? An elite DAT score? Or just a beginner DAT score? Find out your DAT Academic Average score in under 10 minutes with a quick 12-question quiz.  We’ve drawn practice questions from the Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Quantitative Reasoning sections of the DAT to give you realistic […]

GRE Accommodations: What You Need to Know

Test day is stressful. For those of us with disabilities, physical impairments, or other health-related challenges, it can be even more daunting. ETS, the GRE’s official test-maker, offers GRE accommodations for test-takers with additional needs. This means you can qualify for extra time, braille versions of the test, ergonomic keyboards, and other modifications. It’s important […]

What to Do if You Fail the NCLEX

You took the NCLEX and waited out that agonizing period to get your results. You looked to see what you scored and your stomach dropped. You failed the NCLEX. What happens now? Getting the news that you failed the NCLEX can be overwhelming and emotional. It’s important to take some time to process your feelings in […]

SAT Math Tips: How to Study

The SAT Math Test is divided into four content areas: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math. Remember that the Math sections are the 3rd and 4th sections of SAT. During the first 25-minute SAT Math section, you are NOT allowed to use your calculator. […]

GRE Text Completion: Tips and Strategies

GRE Text Completion questions feature a brief passage (from one to five sentences) in which one to three words have been left blank.  You are given a menu of words for each blank, and you choose the answers for all blanks concurrently in order to reconstruct a sensible and meaningful passage.  In questions with multiple blanks, […]