In April 2018, the GMAC shortened the GMAT, reducing the number of questions in the Quantitative and Verbal sections. The changes were minimal, and largely did not affect the test-taking experience other than making it shorter. If you took the GMAT before April 2018 and are gearing up to take it again, you might notice […]
The GRE Quantitative Reasoning section can be tricky for even the best math students. It assesses your ability to think critically about math and use foundational mathematical principles in a variety of scenarios. The Quantitative Reasoning section is made up of three question types: Quantitative Comparison, Problem Solving, and Data Interpretation. Each section type requires different […]
You’ve chosen a great time to get started! Optometrist made the 2012 cnnmoney.com Best Jobs in America with an anticipated growth rate of 33%. Salary might be part of the reason—the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics stats on optometry from 2012 lists the mean annual wage for optometrists at $113,010, with the top 25% earning over […]
On some tests, if a question seems particularly difficult, you spend significantly more time on it, since you’ll probably be given more points for correctly answering a hard question. Not so on the OAT. Remember, every OAT question, no matter how hard, is worth a single point. There’s no partial credit or “A” for effort. […]
Whether you want to focus on the clinical practice, research or teaching branches of optometry, you’ll need to get your doctor of optometry (O.D.) first. The application process for a four-year optometry program is similar to that of many other graduate programs. In order to be considered for an accredited program, you’ll need to have […]
The 2016 test changes to the SAT included the debut of a new type of question on the SAT Reading Test that involves “Citing Textual Evidence” (CTE, for short) and here’s everything you need to know about it! CTE questions ask you to provide lines from the passage that support a given conclusion, most […]
Essay writing evokes an immediate reaction from nearly everyone, and prospective teachers are no exception. Generally speaking, you either love to write or you see it as a chore. Either way, the Praxis Core Writing test will require you to do a bit of it. [ GOOD TO KNOW: Praxis Essay Scoring Rubric ] Keep in mind […]
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 […]