The Core Writing essays are scored holistically. Holistic scoring uses a single letter or a number—on the Praxis, it’s a number from 1 to 6—to provide an evaluation of an essay as a whole. A holistic score emphasizes the interrelation of different thinking and writing qualities in an essay (such as content, organization, and syntax) […]
Passing the AFQT is essential for enlisting in the armed forces. However, perhaps you don’t just want to enlist—you may want to enlist and to qualify for a specific job. There are many varieties of specialized job opportunities in the armed forces, which could form the foundation for a lifelong military career or could prepare […]
Often the most efficient way to get the correct answer to a math problem is to use a strategy rather than just to “do the math.” That’s especially true on the ASVAB Math Exam, since you cannot use a calculator on the exam. On some math tests, if you get the wrong answer but show […]
If you’re studying for the ASVAB, you’ll want to develop some test-taking strategies so you get the score you want. Here are some of Kaplan’s ASVAB strategy recommendations: If you are taking the CAT-ASVAB, applying certain CAT-specific strategies will have a direct, positive impact on your score: At the beginning of the section, each […]
Don’t get disillusioned if you’re not comfortable in your role as a teacher immediately after you get your first teaching job. Give yourself time to adjust, and don’t hesitate to ask for advice from others. Be persistent about finding a mentor who can provide support during your first year and beyond. Try to find one […]
OAT stands for “Optometry Admission Test.” Just as the MCAT is the gateway to medical school and the LSAT to law school, so the OAT is a standardized test that every applicant to optometry school must take in order to be considered for the program. Studying for one of the most important exams of your […]
The Optometry Admissions Test, also known as the OAT, is required for application to any optometry school in North America. This exam is undoubtedly one of the most important exams of your life, and studying for it can be both overwhelming and exciting at the same time. If you organize and plan your study schedule properly, […]
One of the most important things to do when deciding whether or not you want to pursue a specific career is to throw yourself into the field. Considering optometry school? It may seem like a great career path from an outside point of view, but what if it turns out that it’s not actually something […]
Have you ever given serious thought to the various paths you could take as a pre-health student? The healthcare field is extremely diverse, and preparing for a career is not necessarily limited to taking the MCAT and going to medical school. For many, medical school is the right path—but for the rest, it’s worth considering […]
With the average age for medical school matriculant inching toward 25, the “nontraditional” designation no longer means “older student”. More premeds are taking one or two gap years before medical school to either deepen their research skills, improve their grades, gain more clinical experience, and more. More likely, nontraditional applicants to medical school will now […]