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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recently, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) announced a change to how the LSAT will be administered. Starting in August 2026 you will only be able to take the LSAT in person at a testing center. LSAC will continue to work with students who have medical accommodations to determine how they can take the exam […]
Contrary to popular opinion, medical school admissions is not just a yes-or-no decision-making process. With so many qualified applicants and so few spaces, who ends up getting in? This guide breaks down the medical school admissions process, including the different medical school acceptance decisions you may receive and the options for early decision programs. Review […]
Make the most of your high school summer vacation by filling this time with activities that will improve your college application and impress admissions officers. Since you aren’t obligated to be in class, how you choose to spend your high school summers reveals your true motivations, level of initiative, and fit for your intended major. […]
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, […]