The best LSAT prep course depends on your learning style, target test date, individual goals, budget, and schedule. There are many options for LSAT prep to choose from, including live online courses, on-demand courses, in-person courses, and 1-on-1 tutoring. Kaplan LSAT courses are consistently ranked as the best LSAT prep due to our expert instructors, […]
Deciding when to take the LSAT is an important decision to make because it will dictate how much time you’ll need to study and when you can expect to have your LSAT scores. In this article, we provide the most recent LSAT test date information and include resources to help you figure out when your […]
LSAT test day is approaching and it’s time to get prepared. These LSAT test day tips will help you avoid distractions, limit stress, eat right and ultimately avoid common test day mistakes that could waste your time and hurt your score. 1. Get a good night’s sleep—or don’t. Sleep is highly underrated in the modern […]
A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice—or, at least, a score that won’t keep you out. Here’s how to determine the score you’ll need to be competitive at your target schools. How is the GMAT Scored? Each section of the GMAT (Quant, Verbal, […]
Passing the three-step USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) is required for medical licensure in the United States. USMLE Step 1 is reported as pass/fail, but you will receive numerical scores for Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) and Step 3. A good USMLE Step 2 CK score is between 240-260, with 256 or higher being […]
To maximize your score on the ASVAB Math Exam, which prohibits calculators and rewards only correct answers, this article will help you understand the concepts tested in the two quantitative sections: Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge. You will learn the four steps of the Kaplan Method for approaching every question strategically, alongside key time-saving shortcuts […]
The GMAT was significantly changed on November 7th, 2023. Initially, this new, next-generation version of the GMAT exam, was called the ‘GMAT Focus Edition’, however, since then, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has reverted the name to simply the GMAT. TABLE OF CONTENTS Latest GMAT Changes Summary Why the GMAT changed GMAT Scoring Updates […]
If you’re studying for the ASVAB, you’ll want to develop some test-taking strategies so you get the score you want. Here are some of Kaplan’s ASVAB strategy recommendations: CAT-ASVAB Strategies Because the CAT-ASVAB is an adaptive test, meaning your performance on one question directly influences the difficulty of the next, you need specific strategies tailored […]
The total 2025 pass rate for all NCLEX-RN candidates was 69.1%. The total 2025 pass rate for all NCLEX-PN candidates was 77.3%. The number of questions you will face on the NCLEX varies based on your performance. The NCLEX utilizes a polytomous scoring method to allow for partial credit on some question types. On April […]
Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by Stacey Koprince. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep’s content and curriculum department. Studying for the GMAT is a serious time commitment. Most people looking for a competitive GMAT score study for 80 or more hours, […]