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Applying to Medical School: Using AMCAS

The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS) is a centralized application processing service operated by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It is important to note that AMCAS does not make any admissions decisions for medical schools; those decisions are made solely by the individual institutions. The service verifies your academic history and transmits […]

Skills Gained by Taking the GMAT

Preparing for the GMAT builds practical abilities that apply to far more than a single exam. As you work through complex questions and timed sections, you learn to analyze information, manage your pace, and make decisions with limited details. These are the same skills professionals use to solve problems, lead teams, and evaluate data in […]

MEE vs. MPT: What’s the Difference?

The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) and Multistate Performance Test (MPT) are two written components of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) that test very different skills. The MEE focuses on legal analysis through timed essay questions, while the MPT measures your ability to complete practical lawyering tasks using provided materials. Both sections play a major role […]

MBE vs. UBE®: What’s the Difference?

The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) is sometimes mistaken for the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), but they are not the same. The MBE is actually one component of the three-part UBE. The UBE, developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), is the standardized bar exam that many jurisdictions use to license new attorneys. It […]

How to Study for the GRE While Working Full-Time

Preparing for the GRE while managing your full-time career can feel like taking on a second job, but with the right plan, it’s absolutely achievable. Whether you’re hoping to earn a promotion, change careers, or apply to graduate school, understanding how to study for the GRE while working full-time comes down to using your limited […]

What’s a Good MBE® Score?

In most states, a passing score is 131-125 for the MBE (Multistate Bar Exam). Scoring higher than needed on the MBE exam is actually very beneficial, because in most states, any number over passing will be added to MEE score, which will give you a better chance of passing the Bar exam. [ RELATED: NextGen […]

How to Choose the Right MBA Program for Your Career Goals

There’s no single “right” MBA program–only the one that’s right for you. Some people enroll to move up at work. Others want to switch careers entirely, start their own company, or refine their leadership skills. Whatever your reason, the program you choose should support the kind of life and career you’re building, not just the […]

2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday USMLE Deals

You can always count on scoring a good deal on USMLE prep with Kaplan during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. In 2025, Black Friday lands on November 28th, and Cyber Monday is on December 1st. Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday USMLE prep deals will be featured across our site. Beginning your studies in […]

2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday ACT Deals

You can always count on scoring a good deal on ACT test prep with Kaplan during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. In 2025, Black Friday falls on November 28, and Cyber Monday is on December 1. Kaplan’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals will be featured across our site, including here. We recommend that […]

2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday SAT Deals

You can always count on scoring a good deal on SAT test prep with Kaplan during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. In 2025, Black Friday falls on November 28th, and Cyber Monday is on December 1st. Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday SAT prep deals will be featured across our site, including here. Many […]