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September 17, 2020

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Expert Advice for 2020-21 College Applicants [Video]

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Wish an admissions guru would tell you how to write successful college application essays? Accepted college admissions guide, Marie Todd, speaks to Jessica Wan from Magoosh to share the secrets of what makes a strong college application essay. In this video, Marie draws from her 20+ years of college admissions experience to answer 9 essential questions… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / college, college application essays, College Video Tips, Magoosh

April 13, 2020

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Top 10 LSAT Study Tips

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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… 

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Article by Accepted / Law School Admissions / LSAT, Magoosh

January 29, 2018

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Should You Take the ACT Before Spring of Junior Year?

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You generally need to take your ACT by the fall of your senior year at the latest. Most universities want to see your scores almost a year before you’d actually begin your fall university studies. So students should choose their ACT test dates with this in mind. However, for most students, it’s not a good… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / ACT, Magoosh

January 10, 2018

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Top Tips to Improve Your SAT Score

Top tips to improve your SAT score

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… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / Magoosh, SAT, Test Prep

January 6, 2018

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5 Things You Need to Know Before Your MCAT Exam

5 Things to Know Before Your MCAT

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… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Magoosh, MCAT

December 25, 2017

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10 Tips and Tricks for Acing the IELTS

10 Tips 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… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / IELTS, international student, Magoosh, Test Prep

December 18, 2017

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Mastering the ACT Section by Section

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… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / ACT, Magoosh

October 3, 2017

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Reasons to Take the GMAT (Beyond Getting into B-School)

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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… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, Magoosh

August 14, 2017

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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Take the GRE

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… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions / GRE, Magoosh

June 28, 2017

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Affordable Online Test Prep [Episode 198]

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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… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, Magoosh, MCAT, podcast, SAT, TOEFL

May 1, 2017

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Top 5 ACT Tips (And Free ACT Resources!)

5 ACT Tips

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… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / ACT, Magoosh

April 23, 2017

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How Hard do I Need to Study to Crack the GMAT?

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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… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, Magoosh

April 13, 2017

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GMAT Study Tips (For When You Don’t Have Time to Study for the GMAT)

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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,… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, Magoosh

April 9, 2017

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How to Design a Study Schedule You Can Stick To

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When you’re in college, the work outside of class can be a lot more stressful than the time you actually spend in class. And if you’re not careful, your studies can follow you everywhere, always hanging over you head like a cloud, and never being finished to your satisfaction… or to the satisfaction of your… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / Magoosh

March 15, 2017

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How Much Time Do You Need to Study for the GRE?

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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… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / GRE, Magoosh

February 14, 2017

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Quick GMAT Study Tips for the Fulltime Employee

GMAT study Tips for Employees

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… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, Magoosh

February 7, 2017

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When is it Worthwhile to Retake the GRE?

When should you 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,… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / GRE, Magoosh

December 26, 2016

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A Review of the Magoosh GRE Prep Program

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Update: In 2022, Magoosh launched Live Classes taught by instructors who cover essential GRE topics such as test-taking strategies, reading comprehension, statistics, and more. These are virtual classrooms where students can learn alongside others and ask questions for extra accountability and support. Learn more about the Live Classes here. Applicants preparing for the GRE have a… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions / GRE, Magoosh

December 13, 2016

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9 Easy Ways to Improve Your ACT Score

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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… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / ACT, Magoosh

November 28, 2016

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ACT vs SAT: Pros And Cons

ACT vs SAT

Which test should you take? The SAT or the ACT?  An already tough question even without the added wrench of the brand new SAT (premiering in March 2016) thrown into the equation. So if you are planning on taking standardized tests in the spring of next year or later, make sure you read on to… 

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