Navigating the college admissions process today can feel like aiming at a moving target. Many top universities are seeing record-breaking application volumes, and the return of standardized testing requirements at prestigious universities across the U.S. has shifted the goalposts once again. Standing out in a sea of high-achieving applicants requires a blend of academic rigor, […]
While the ASVAB is designed to determine a potential recruit’s occupational fit in the military, there is no actual “overall” ASVAB score. When people talk about getting a score of, say, a 75 or 80 on the ASVAB, they are really talking about something called the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score. A candidate’s score […]
Although one month is a relatively short amount of time to spend studying for the LSAT, we’ve laid out a study plan, materials, and tips that will help you succeed on the LSAT. This post references Kaplan’s LSAT book, but the study plan will be equally helpful if you use a different book. Here’s what you’ll […]
There are two types of fully licensed physicians in the United States: allopathic physicians (MDs) and osteopathic physicians (DOs). Choosing between the MD and DO tracks is a decision you typically make as part of the medical school application process during your undergraduate studies. When deciding which degree and career path to pursue, it’s important […]
The General Science section of the ASVAB covers a grab bag of topics that you may or may not have studied in high school or elsewhere. This subtest covers a wide variety of material, but you’ll never be expected to know too much about a single topic. Seek first to develop a broad overview of […]
The ASVAB includes a reading section among its several subtests. This section, called the ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension (PC) section, presents short passages for you to read and then asks questions based on those passages. While the subject matter of each passage will vary, no outside knowledge is required to answer the questions correctly. For each […]
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. It measures a test taker’s suitability to enlist in the United States Armed Forces and assesses his or her abilities to be trained in specific civilian or military jobs. When you take the ASVAB officially, you will […]
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