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Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com, 212.453.7538
Twitter: @KapTestNews, @KaplanBarReview

New York, NY (August 31, 2016) – Kaplan Bar Review issued the following statement on the changes the National Conference of Bar Examiners made to the Multistate Bar Examination that were announced today, to be implemented in February 2017. The exam will change from having 190 scored questions and 10 unscored questions to having 175 scored questions and 25 unscored questions. The total number of questions overall will remain at 200.

“We know that MBE scores have declined to their lowest point in decades, as have bar passage rates on the whole. These changes are designed to norm the exam. The good news for students is that the changes don’t appear to impact the test’s content or difficulty level — this is about scoring and skill. With fewer questions being scored, it means each one carries greater weight, so answering correctly becomes that much more important. Since the changes aren’t about content, it means that test-taking skills — critical reasoning and analysis — will play a greater role in the new exam. That’s where effective bar prep becomes a distinct advantage. We also think it’s important to note that with a reduced number of scored questions, there is a natural dilution of questions per subject and topic. Property law specifically for February is being expanded in scope of coverage, yet there will be fewer scored questions. This means the chances of seeing what test takers have memorized and mastered goes down, but the importance of being a good test taker goes up.” — Christopher Fromm, executive director of bar prep programs, Kaplan Bar Review

To schedule an interview with a bar exam expert at Kaplan, please contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com or 212.453.7538.

About Kaplan Bar Review

Kaplan Bar Review (www.kaplanbarreview.com) provides full-service bar review programs in 51 jurisdictions (all 50 states and Washington, DC). Additionally, Kaplan Bar Review offers supplemental preparation for the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE).

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Inside Higher Ed: “Kaplan Will Offer Free Online PSAT Prep”

Education Week: “Kaplan Edges Into the Free-PSAT-Prep Market”

Students Can Prep and Participate at www.kaptest.com/psatlive

Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)

Press Contacts: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com, 212.453.7538
Twitter @KapTestNews, @KaplanSATACT

New York, NY (August 30, 2016) – For many high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT® is more than practice for the SAT® or ACT® — it’s the first meaningful step on their path to college, as a high PSAT score can attract notice from colleges and open the door to scholarship opportunities. In an unprecedented move to help students achieve their best PSAT scores, Kaplan Test Prep is launching the first ever free, live PSAT preparation program beginning October 1, with lessons that cover every section of the exam. Free for all students, Kaplan’s PSAT Prep Live will give the 3.8 million students who take the PSAT annually groundbreaking access to live interactive instruction online, taught by master teachers who can answer their questions in real time.

“The PSAT is the kickoff to the college admissions process, and a great score can get students on the college radar for recruitment and scholarship money,” said Lee Weiss, vice president of college admissions programs, Kaplan Test Prep. “With $180 million in National Merit scholarships awarded to top-scoring PSAT takers, we want to help students achieve their best possible PSAT scores, which is why we decided to make our best teachers available for free. We’re excited to provide all students with engaging, motivating content delivered live from dynamic, expert teachers, which will give them the ability to ask and have their questions answered in real time — within a community of other motivated PSAT preppers.”  

The eight, one-hour live lessons will begin livestreaming on Saturday, October 1, 4:00-5:00 pm ET and run through Monday, October 17, and include four Math Test lessons and four lessons dedicated to the Reading Test and Writing and Language Test. Among the eight lessons are two Advanced lessons (one Math, one Verbal) geared towards students who are competing for National Merit® scholarships. Each lesson will run live twice, with recordings available for students who were unable to attend or for students needing a refresher.

For more information, go to www.kaptest.com/psatlive.

The SAT® is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.  The PSAT/NMSQT® is a registered trademark of the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation which were not involved in the production of, and do not endorse this product. The ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.

About Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan Test Prep (www.kaptest.com) is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is the world leader in the test prep industry. With a comprehensive menu of online offerings as well as a complete array of print books and digital products, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 100 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as professional licensing exams for attorneys, physicians and nurses.  Kaplan also provides private tutoring and graduate admissions consulting services. 

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Press Contacts: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com, 212.453.7548
Twitter: @KapTestNews, @KaplanMedical

Intensive August 27-28 Weekend Seminar Will Prepare Medical Students
Who Are About to Enter the Residency Match Process

http://kaptest.com/residencyprepbootcamp

New York, NY (August 11, 2016) — Driven by increasing medical student demand for guidance and resources to assist in the competitive Main Residency Match Program® (“The Match”), Kaplan Medical is launching its first-ever Residency Prep Boot Camp at its flagship center in Midtown Manhattan.  The intensive two day weekend program will be held on August 27-28 and is designed to provide medical students who plan to participate in the matching process this September with expert insight, practice and guidance on navigating the increasingly competitive process.

The Boot Camp sessions will be conducted by industry experts, and will detail everything a medical student needs to know to maximize their chances of securing the residency program of their choice. Sessions will include several live interview practice sessions; sessions on personal statements; and how to select the right residency program. Program directors, residents and expert physicians will also be on hand to participate in panel discussions and speak with aspiring physicians. The keynote will be given by Dr. Malcolm Reid, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York.

The matching process remains at an elevated level of competition because the number of residency slots has not kept pace with the number of students who have graduated in recent years from medical school. While graduating more medical school students may lessen the effects of the continuing doctor shortage (projected to be between 46,000-90,000 by 2025, by the Association of American Medical Colleges), these MDs cannot practice independently without residency experience. In the most recent cycle, 42,370 registered applicants, the highest number ever, competed for 30,750 positions, according to the National Resident Matching Program®.

“Kaplan Medical has dedicated many decades of first-in-class resources, expert faculty and superior curriculum with the sole intent of assisting each and every medical student in their path to residency,” said Daniel Nelson, global executive director and boot camp chair, Kaplan Medical. “We are so excited to launch our inaugural boot camp to help medical students achieve their dreams of practicing medicine.”

To speak with a Kaplan spokesperson about Residency Prep Boot Camp, please contact Russell Schaffer at 212.453.7538 or russell.schaffer@kaplan.com. Medical school graduates interested in enrolling can visit http://kaptest.com/residencyprepbootcamp. The Kaplan Midtown Center is located at 131 W. 56th Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue.

USMLE® is a joint program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. None of the trademark holders are endorsed by nor affiliated with Kaplan.

About Kaplan Medical

Kaplan Medical is a unit of Kaplan Test Prep (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is the world leader in the test prep industry. With a comprehensive menu of online offerings as well as a complete array of print books and digital products, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 100 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as professional licensing exams for attorneys, physicians and nurses.  Kaplan also provides private tutoring and graduate admissions consulting services.

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Press Contacts: Michael Tague, michael.tague@kaplan.com, 212.974.2785
Twitter @KapTestNews, @ThisIsMetis

New York, NY (July 19, 2016) –  Data science training provider Metis’s bootcamp has become the first and only data science training bootcamp in the U.S. authorized to enroll international students with M-1 visas, which allow non-U.S. students to attend technical and vocational programs in the U.S. International students who are already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa may also transfer to Metis.

Currently operating in New York City and San Francisco, Metis’s bootcamp program is the data science industry’s only accredited intensive data science bootcamp.

Metis’s curriculum combines projects-based data science design with the proprietary learning science and assessment insights of global educational services provider Kaplan, which owns Metis. The Metis Data Science Bootcamp is a full-time, twelve-week intensive experience combining traditional in-class instruction with realistic projects. Students use real data to build a five-project portfolio to present to potential employers. Upon graduating, students will have completed rigorous training in machine learning, programming in multiple languages, data wrangling, project design, and data visualization.

Metis applicants must have a background in programming and statistics. Under the competitive admissions process, prospective students submit written applications, with top applicants invited to complete challenges and a video interview. Metis offers a $3,000 scholarship for women and underrepresented minority groups.

The role of data scientist ranks as the best job in the US on jobs website Glassdoor’s 2016 list. About 45% of data scientists work outside of the US, with hotbeds of data scientists in countries like India, the Netherlands, and Israel, according to LinkedIn data.

About Metis

Metis (www.thisismetis.com) is a leading provider of data science skills training for individuals and businesses. Part of Kaplan Test Prep’s New Economy Skills Training unit, Metis delivers training programs designed by world-class practitioners and runs the industry’s only accredited intensive data science bootcamp. Kaplan Test Prep (www.kaptest.com) is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses.

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