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News Flash: GRE is Changing!
Just weeks after GMAC unveiled its GMAT Focus Edition – a new version of the GMAT to be launched this fall that will clock in at an hour shorter than the current exam – ETS, the makers of the GRE, have announced a shortened version of the GRE.
How to Write a Superb Personal Statement for Graduate School
The personal statement, or statement of purpose, is one of the most misunderstood elements of the graduate school application. But if you understand the genre and the features of an effective personal statement, this need not be a stressful part of your application.
8 Strategies for Studying for the GRE With A Full-Time Job
Don't let a full-time job stop you from achieving your academic goals. Learn the best strategies for studying for the GRE while working full-time!
How to Ace the LSAT to Get Into Your Dream Law School
The LSAT is notoriously difficult, but with a few months of preparation and hard work, you can get the score you need to get into the law school of your dreams!
Law Schools Permitted to Go Test Optional in Three Years, Plus More Law Admissions News
In a related turn of events, nine members of the T-14 cohort also opted out of the influential US News & World Report’s rankings for law schools.
Should You Take the LSAT or the GRE?
Although the GRE is not yet accepted by all law schools, applicants whose strengths align better with the GRE should think seriously about choosing it over the LSAT.
What to Expect on the Enhanced GMAT Online Exam
The GMAT online was originally offered as a temporary solution to the closing of test centers during the pandemic. But after a year of extending its cut-off dates, an “enhanced” version promises to be a permanent alternative.
Grad Exams Extend At-Home, Online Testing Into Fall
As the various players in graduate admissions testing respond to ongoing developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, testing platforms and policies have evolved at a dizzying rate.
All About the LSAT-Flex
LSAC’s answer to closed test sites, LSAT-Flex may not be right for all applicants. But for those who’ve been prepping, it’s better than not testing at all.
How to Prep for the At-Home GRE & GMAT
Over the last several weeks, in response to the coronavirus pandemic and widespread closure of testing sites, some graduate programs have announced a waiver of normal requirements that applicants submit GRE or GMAT scores. But the vast majority of programs are maintaining existing policies. To meet the continued demand, both the GRE and GMAT have introduced online, at-home versions of the test available at least through early summer.
SAT, ACT, and IB Canceled; At-Home Testing for AP and GRE
As testing organizations respond to Covid-19 containment measures, it’s key for students to understand their options.
Should You Retake the LSAT?
The question many of our students ask isn’t how many times can they take the LSAT; it’s how many times should they take it.