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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 …

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. Additionally, many more are switching to MCAT in lieu of other tests. It is administered several times …

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, or Graduate Management Admission Test, allows students to demonstrate …

Every undergrad student faces this dilemma after they graduate—should they start job hunting 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 advanced degrees will help you earn substantially more money than …

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 alternative). As with any graduate-level exam, preparation and practice are the key elements to your success. Before you start …

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

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 …

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, especially as the deadline approaches. However, there are ways you can help yourself make that choice. Visit The Colleges Again You’ve probably visited the colleges you’re …

May 1st is the National Candidate Reply Date or College Decision Day, which are both fancy ways 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 College Decision Day, just to ensure everything goes …

As you start receiving acceptance letters from multiple colleges, you may feel like you need to make some quick decisions about which college to choose. While that is only natural, it may not be the best course of action to rush your decision. There’s actually a college acceptance deadline that most schools adhere to. The …