A good ACT score is a composite score of 23 or higher, which would put you in the top 25% of test takers. The national average composite score for the graduating high school class of 2024 was 19.4. A “perfect” score on the ACT is the maximum composite score of 36. What is considered a […]
A good PSAT score is a score of 1270 or higher, which would put you in at least the top 10% of test takers. A “perfect” score on the PSAT would be the maximum score of 1520. The PSAT score you need to earn a National Merit Scholarship varies by state. Only your 11th-grade PSAT/NMSQT […]
The path to higher education often comes with a hefty price tag, but thankfully, financial aid exists to make college more accessible. Financial aid is money provided to students and families to help cover the costs of post-secondary education. This can come from various sources and in different forms, all designed to lessen the burden […]
Passing the NCLEX is a huge accomplishment and a critical step on your way to become a licensed nursing professional. To help you get started on your NCLEX prep, we’ve compiled a list of our top NCLEX tips and tricks so you feel confident on exam day. Remember that the current version of the NCLEX […]
Saying hello to the spring semester doesn’t just mean back-to-school festivities and the start of a new semester. Usually, high schools all around the country are encouraging their students to start registering for upcoming SAT test dates and ACT test dates. This is also a great opportunity to strategically build confidence for test day and […]
The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) program has announced important upcoming changes designed to create a smoother, more efficient path for test-takers. The USMLE Service Transition is scheduled for launch in January 2026. It involves a comprehensive effort to consolidate all USMLE Step exam service functions, including exam registration, score report delivery, and customer […]
Even after you’ve chosen your MCAT test date, paid your registration fee, and completed your registration, you may still have to cancel or reschedule your MCAT because studying didn’t quite go as you planned or life got in the way. While it is possible to cancel your MCAT, there are a few things you should […]
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 […]
Studying for three months is a very common duration people choose to study for the LSAT. This plan was designed to help you personalize your LSAT prep during a 3-month timeframe and compliment expert instruction with AI tools. Building an LSAT study guide with AI is simple and can fit in easily into your 90 […]
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 […]