Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by Stacey Koprince. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep’s content and curriculum department. The cost of GMAT preparation can feel like a barrier before you ever sit for the exam, especially when courses, materials, and practice […]
Finishing the GRE is a major milestone, but it’s only the beginning of your graduate school journey. After test day, you’ll need to interpret your GRE scores, send them to schools, gather transcripts, request letters of recommendation, and write your personal statement. This GRE application timeline outlines exactly what to do after the GRE, giving […]
Preparing for the GMAT builds practical abilities that apply to far more than a single exam. As you work through complex questions and timed sections, you learn to analyze information, manage your pace, and make decisions with limited details. These are the same skills professionals use to solve problems, lead teams, and evaluate data in […]
The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) and Multistate Performance Test (MPT) are two written components of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) that test very different skills. The MEE focuses on legal analysis through timed essay questions, while the MPT measures your ability to complete practical lawyering tasks using provided materials. Both sections play a major role […]
The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) is sometimes mistaken for the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), but they are not the same. The MBE is actually one component of the three-part UBE. The UBE, developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), is the standardized bar exam that many jurisdictions use to license new attorneys. It […]
Preparing for the GRE while managing your full-time career can feel like taking on a second job, but with the right plan, it’s absolutely achievable. Whether you’re hoping to earn a promotion, change careers, or apply to graduate school, understanding how to study for the GRE while working full-time comes down to using your limited […]
There’s no single “right” MBA program–only the one that’s right for you. Some people enroll to move up at work. Others want to switch careers entirely, start their own company, or refine their leadership skills. Whatever your reason, the program you choose should support the kind of life and career you’re building, not just the […]
For years, the GMAT was the test everyone associated with business school. If you wanted an MBA, you signed up for the GMAT–no questions asked. However, that landscape has started to shift. More business schools than ever now accept the GRE, and thousands of applicants are rethinking their testing strategy. So, why the change? Some […]
Earning an MBA can open the door to leadership roles, higher salaries, and expanded career opportunities, but tuition and related costs often add up to a significant investment. For many students, MBA scholarships provide essential financial support, making business school more accessible. From merit-based awards that recognize academic excellence to need-based and diversity-focused funding, numerous […]