When you’re prepping for the SAT, the last thing you want to do is waste time. And there are a lot of time wasters out there: from bad materials to tutors only familiar with the old test (it changed in 2016, people!), it seems like there are more potential landmines cropping up every day. But…
5 Things You Need to Know Before Your MCAT Exam
Applying to medical school is no doubt one of the most exciting paths in your life so far, however intense the process may feel! And while taking the MCAT can definitely be intimidating, the best way to ease any stress you may have surrounding it is to be as informed about it as possible. The…
10 Tips and Tricks for Acing the IELTS
The path to passing the IELTS is not a straight line, nor a short walk. You can think of it more as a long hike, challenging but rewarding. Now, if you go on a long hike, you’ll need to pack a bag of supplies. In the case of the “hike” to IELTS success, your supplies…
Mastering the ACT Section by Section
Whether you’re just starting your ACT prep or you’re months in, beating your head against the wall, let’s talk about the best way to start approaching your ACT prep. While you might be studying a little bit of each section every day, or studying sections in chunks, you probably already know that it’s a good…
Reasons to Take the GMAT (Beyond Getting into B-School)
Let’s face it: very few people actually take the GMAT unless they’re applying to business schools that require it. The GMAT is notoriously difficult, and no other type of grad school uses it for admissions practices. If you are filling out b-school apps, you already have a pretty compelling reason to take the test! But…
Top 10 LSAT Study Tips
If you’re thinking about studying for the LSAT, or if you’ve already started, you might be feeling overwhelmed. That’s okay—everyone who studies for the LSAT feels that way at some point. But don’t worry. All you need to do is follow these top ten LSAT study tips and you’ll succeed on the day of the…
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Take the GRE
Maybe you’ve just registered for the GRE and are already thinking ahead to test day—or maybe your test is in a few hours (or days, or minutes) and you’re starting to feel a little wobbly about taking it. In either case, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re a novice or an expert test-taker, here…
Top 5 ACT Tips (And Free ACT Resources!)
There’s a big sea of ACT test prep out there. When you decide to start studying for the exam, it can be tricky to know where to start. But ACT prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming! With these five ACT tips and the best free ACT resources, you’ll be well on your way to making…
How Hard do I Need to Study to Crack the GMAT?
There’s a questions university professors hate to hear: “How hard do I have to study for this?” You’ve probably learned to be shy about asking just how much (or how little) you need to work for that top score. When it comes to the GMAT though, don’t be shy with this question. You’ve got a…
The 3 Most Common ACT Blunders
I have some surprising news: the most common ACT mistakes do not involve getting wrong answers on the test. In fact, the major ACT blunders happen before you get anywhere near the test center. Fortunately, the three big ACT mistakes are easy to avoid… once you know what they are. Big Mistake # 1: Setting…
Affordable Online Test Prep [Episode 198]
We are now getting calls from applicants who plan to plan to apply in the summer, fall, and winter to matriculate in 2018. A few have all their ducks lined up – test score in place, school visits planned, a GPA they’re proud of, and maybe they’re just rounding out their profile to put icing…
How Much Time Do You Need to Study for the GRE?
How much time do you need to study for the GRE? That’s not exactly a simple question. But today, I can help you get to the answer. How Much GRE Prep Time do You Need? Know Yourself. Who are you? It’s a huge question, perhaps best left to philosophers. But who are you as a…
Quick GMAT Study Tips for the Fulltime Employee
Working full time and preparing for the GMAT? You may wonder how much time your studies will take. This depends a lot on how many weeks you have to study, and your current GMAT abilities. Magoosh GMAT’s article “How Long Should I Study for the GMAT?” helps you look at possible daily time commitments. As…
When is it Worthwhile to Retake the GRE?
After your “big day” when you take the GRE, you may have doubts. Could you have done better? Should you go back and try to do better? If you’re considering a GRE retake, think about the time and expense of taking the exam a second time. You’ll need to do more studying, pay more fees,…
Top 5 Tips for Acing the LSAT
The LSAT is a big deal. Don’t believe me? Check out this post with the top LSAT scores from the top 100 law schools. While GPA and LSAT score are the most important part of your law school application, LSAT takes the cake. It’s really the only way law schools have of objectively analyzing a…
A Review of the Magoosh GRE Prep Program
Applicants preparing for the GRE have a lot of options – from self-study using books and practice tests, to in-person courses, to private tutoring. Today I’m reviewing one test prep option: Magoosh’s online GRE prep course. What is it? It’s a comprehensive, flexible online GRE prep course, which includes videos, general information, test prep strategy,…
GMAT Study Tips (For When You Don’t Have Time to Study for the GMAT)
Do you want to get into b-school, but feel like you just don’t have the time? Well, I have some good news: there are ways to fit GMAT prep into your busy schedule. Practice general reading, math, and writing skills in your spare time Not every GMAT prep session has to be a lengthy at-home,…
Time Management Tips to Make the Most of Your Test Prep
Time is precious on a standardized test. On test day, efficient time use can be the difference between a top score and a failing one. And in test prep, as on the test itself, time is of the essence. Here are some time management tips to help you make the most of your test prep….
9 Easy Ways to Improve Your ACT Score
The most important lesson you can learn as you study for the ACT is this: you can always improve your ACT score. You don’t need to be genius to raise your score, nor do you need infinite amounts of study time. Today, we’ll look at 9 easy ways to improve your ACT score. 1. Prioritize the Most…
5 GRE Myths and Misconceptions
How well do you know the GRE? Have you really looked into this exam and sorted out the misinformation from the facts? Here are 5 GRE myths and misconceptions you should be aware of as you prep for the GRE. Myth # 1: To pass GRE Verbal, you need to memorize every word in the…
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