Praxis Elementary Education Content Knowledge Practice Questions
Once you’ve learned about what’s tested on the Elementary Education Content Knowledge section of the Praxis, try your hand at a few practice questions.
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Highly Effective Study Methods for the USMLE Step 1
In order to be prepared for the USMLE Step 1, you must have a good grasp on many topics and concentrations. The best way to cover all of the information is to use highly effective study methods. Each person has his or her own preferred way of studying. You will have to decide what will […]
GRE Quantitative: Standard Deviation
While not frequently tested on the GRE, standard deviation is one of those scary sounding math concepts – like probability or combinations/permutations – that always seems to get GRE test-takers’ hearts beating fast. “Wait a minute,” you may say to yourself when presented with a standard deviation problem. “I thought all of the math on the […]
LSAT Reading Comprehension: Main Idea, Scope & Tone
Main point or main idea questions are easy to spot, and it’s pretty clear what the question wants you to do. If you told someone about the passage in one sentence, you’d have the main idea. Main idea questions are straight forward and generally easy points, but sometimes they can be a little challenging. […]
GRE Quantitative: Prime Factorization
As any Kaplan GRE Expert will tell you, the Quantitative section is a test of concepts, not calculations. It’s also a psychological test, designed to intimidate the rookie test-taker with big, scary-looking numbers. Fortunately, there’s always a method to the GRE’s math madness and, consequently, a way of making those intimidating numbers easier to understand. That’s where […]
What M3s Need to Know for SOAP Oral Presentations
Facing SOAP oral presentations may cause a number of symptoms in the uninitiated M3: racing heart, rollercoaster gut, and sweaty palms. As with many first-time experiences you’ll encounter in your third year, preparation goes a long way toward surviving SOAP oral presentations. But first, let’s make sure we’re clear on an important point. As a med student, […]
Navigating Ethical Issues in Health Care
Ethical issues in health care aren’t always so black and white. For instance, even if something is considered “unethical” or simply frowned upon, it could still permissible from a legal standpoint. Thus, it is up to each individual physician to draw the line for themselves. Here are three common ethical issues in health care today […]
Pros and Cons of Technology in Medicine
As most innovations, technology in medicine can be both a blessing and a curse. In medical school, devices like smartphones and iPads can enhance the medical school experience while also serving as a distraction from learning. In a hospital, technology can offer efficiency and more treatment options, while also impersonalizing the doctor-patient relationship. As quoted in Modern […]
How important are LSAT score and GPA for Law School?
How important is your LSAT score? Your GPA? Law school is an academic program. The most important determination admissions committees will make about you is whether you have the necessary intellectual firepower to succeed in such an environment. This is why law schools rely so heavily on your GPA and LSAT score. These are perhaps […]
Law School Admissions: Disclosure
If you’ve started your law school applications already, you may have noticed that they ask you to tell them about prior run-ins you may have had with the law. The exact language varies from school to school—some ask about crimes with which you were charged, others about anything you were convicted of. Many students wonder […]