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If you’ve read about tactics for improving your odds at college admissions, you may have heard the phrase “demonstrated interest.” What “demonstrated interest” means is your level of engagement and sincerity when researching and interacting with a school you may apply to. A school’s representatives specifically watch for this, as they are trying to gauge …

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Standing for Graduate Record Examinations, the GRE is a required test for almost all graduate schools within the United States. If you’re considering attending grad school in the near future, this exam is something you’ll have to prepare for. This is what you need to know. Overview The GRE, hosted by the Educational Testing Service …

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The MCAT or the Medical College Admissions Test is a standardized test that is used as a part of the admissions process for medical schools. Almost every medical school in the United States require MCAT scores for admissions and many more are switching to MCAT in lieu of other tests. It is administered several times …

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If you’re planning on going after a Master’s in Business Administration, you’ve most likely heard of the GMAT. It’s an exam that’s central to your education at graduate school and your future in management. Here’s what you need to know about the GMAT: Overview The GMAT, which stands for Graduate Management Admission Test, allows students …

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Every undergrad student faces this dilemma after they graduate—should they look for a job right away so they can start earning and pay off their debt, or should they go to grad school? There’s an ongoing debate: going to grad school means taking on more debt, but an advanced degree will help you earn substantially …

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LSAT is an acronym for the Law School Admissions Test. All law students must take and pass this standardized test as a prerequisite to applying law school (although some schools are now accepting the GRE as an alternate). As with any graduate level exam, preparation and practice are the key elements to your success. Before …

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Just like you had to take the SAT or ACT in order to apply to undergrad school, you will have to take a grad school standardized test if you are planning on attending graduate school. Which test you take will depend on the program you are applying to but you will likely have to take …

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If there’s one thing you should NOT do the summer before your senior year in high school it is procrastinating on your college prep. The truth is you cannot afford to put it off any longer. Senior year of high school can get pretty hectic with only small windows of time to work on your …

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Most high school seniors only have until May 1st to choose their college for the upcoming academic year. If you haven’t decided yet, it’s easy to feel the pressure. However, there are ways you can help yourself make that choice. Visit The Colleges Again You’ve probably visited the colleges you’re interested in at least once, …

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May 1st is the National Candidate Reply Date, which is a fancy way of saying that you need to tell a college you plan to attend their school by the first of May. Ideally, you should send in your acceptance notice far before May 1st, just to ensure everything goes smoothly. How to Accept a …