Studying for the USMLE may seem like a daunting task due to large quantity of information it covers. However, if you know what to study and how to study for the USMLE Step 1, getting a good grasp the material tested, it is possible. Active use of material increases retention and facilitates recall. Repetition makes […]
Students new to AP history courses often struggle with the sheer amount of reading required to learn the material. Some instructors break the reading up into chunks of 10 to 15 pages a night, while others may assign an entire chapter in one sitting. Depending on your school schedule, the text you use, and the […]
Question 4 of the AP U.S. Government and Politics free response section will always be the Argument Essay. These questions begin with a brief paragraph about a given topic, such as the balance between federal and state powers. The prompt will then give specific instructions about how you must format your essay, including a list […]
Prior to the arrival of the first Europeans in North America, millions of Native Americans lived in scattered and diverse settlements across the continent. By 1492, at least 375 distinct languages were spoken and societies were structured in many ways. Some tribes were nomadic and could be easily moved to follow food sources or weather […]
Question 1 in Section II of the AP World History: Modern Exam is the document-based question (DBQ). It will always include seven documents offering a variety of perspectives on a historical development or process that took place between 1450 and 2001. What does a high-scoring Document-Based Question response contain? A Thesis Make a thesis or […]
The ACT English test will be the first one you take, so you’ll want to get yourself off to a good start. The ACT English test contains 75 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. The questions are divided among 5 essays that have 15 questions each. It’s important to think about the passages […]
It’s always a good idea to take ACT practice tests, and learn new ACT strategies. These items can help you develop new skills when approaching and answering ACT English questions. So as you prepare for the English section of the ACT, keep these 10 tips in mind for an awesome ACT score. [ See Also: […]
In this article we provide tips for learning the AP US History Exam Period 6 curriculum and the key topics that are 10-17% of the AP US History exam weight. Large scale industrialization and advances in technology gave rise to capitalism and the era of big business. Businessmen such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and […]
Many universities offer joint degree programs, which allow students to obtain a J.D. and another graduate degree simultaneously. The concepts and skills taught in law school provide a solid basis for a legal career, but cannot encompass the entire body of knowledge necessary for work in a specific field. Augmenting the law school curriculum with […]
The ACT Science Test can be a lot more manageable than you think (after all, it’s basically an open book test, just like the Reading Test!). Even if your knowledge of Science is limited, you can still get better scores through discipline and hard work. On Test Day, the ACT Science Test will always be […]
