The NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE) officially launches in July 2026, marking the most significant change to bar licensure testing in decades. Developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), the NextGen Bar Exam is designed to better reflect real-world skills new layers need in practice. Unlike the current Uniform Bar Exam (UBE®), […]
Going to law school at 30 or above can be a daunting decision for a myriad of reasons: Social ostracization – no one is looking forward to being “the old person” in their class. Opportunity cost – you might be making a decent living by this point, so sacrificing that income while you spend three years in […]
There are certain LSAT keywords that people learn while prepping for the test, which tend to fall into a few categories: Conditional Logic LSAT keywords: If, then, must, all, each, only, only if, unless, the only, etc… Argument structure LSAT keywords: Since, therefore, thus, because, hence, so, however, but, etc… Question stem LSAT keywords: Most […]
Congratulations on taking the LSAT and getting to this step in the process. Below some thing that you can do in depending on how you feel about your LSAT score. First, go back in time and get your letters of rec started. Ditto transcripts. Barring the ability to alter the fabric of reality, you should […]
The AAMC PREview® professional readiness exam is a newer part of medical school admissions designed to assess professional competencies medical students need to succeed during medical school and later in their careers. It is a type of situational judgment test (SJT) that requires examinees to respond to hypothetical scenarios similar to what they might encounter […]
Applying to business school is a multi-step process, and the candidates who fare best are usually the ones who start early. A complete MBA application timeline often begins 12 to 18 months before enrollment, and the planning behind it can start even sooner. Between researching programs, preparing for the GMAT or GRE, gathering recommendations, and […]
Significant changes went into effect for the ACT in 2025-2026 as a response to feedback from test takers and educators. These ACT test changes deliver a shorter test that’s less stressful and empowers students with more control over their testing experience. In this guide, we’ll review what has changed on the enhanced ACT and what […]
The MCAT has not changed in 2026, contrary to online rumors and speculation. The AAMC released a new official practice exam, Practice Exam 6, in September 2025. Every new AAMC release includes a few specific terms that haven’t appeared frequently in previous materials, but the overall focus of the MCAT remains the same. The MCAT […]
Walk into the GRE testing center expecting a reference page of formulas like the one on the SAT, and you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. ETS expects you to bring your math knowledge with you–and for test-takers who’ve spent years away from high school geometry and algebra, that can feel daunting. Here’s the good news: […]
Getting an invitation to a medical school interview is a huge milestone, but it’s also where the real pressure begins. To help you navigate this high-stakes step in the medical school admissions process, we’ve compiled some of the invaluable strategies shared by Kaplan medical school admissions experts. Whether you are looking to sharpen your storytelling […]
