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Blog postHere’s why you should consider getting your master’s degree in economics.
You may have heard some jokes about economists even before you’ve ever entered a board room. Take these old digs for example:
An economist is social science’s bumbling weatherman. It’s said that economics is the only field in which two people can share a Nobel Prize for saying opposing things.
While you might not ponder economic theory in line at the grocery store, economic policies have a -
Blog postRemember this formula: Confidence + Determination = Success
As a Kaplan coach and teacher, I spend part of every day ensuring that my students build confidence and stay determined. It’s very easy to concentrate on rekindling long-forgotten math skills or memorizing patterns commonly found in Reading Comp passages, but if you spend all of your energy on these content-based skills, you may omit strengthening your performance on the emotional aspects of prepping for the GMAT.
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Blog postHave you ever asked your boss for a raise? It’s not a conversation most of us look forward to, so all too often we put it off, hoping our bosses will just notice all the amazing things we do and eagerly reward us when we obliquely bring up the uncomfortable topic of earning more money. […]
The post Asking Your Employer for MBA Tuition Reimbursement appeared first on Business School Insider.
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Blog postYou might have heard the news this week that two big law schools—Northwestern and Georgetown—have decided to allow you to submit either the LSAT or the GRE as part of your law school application to their schools, joining Harvard and University of Arizona who have previously done so. So that means you can cross “prep for and take the LSAT” off your law school application to-do list, right? Not so fast. Here’s a couple of things you need to keep it mind: 1. You’ll pro
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Blog postYou might have heard the news this week that two big law schools—Northwestern and Georgetown—have decided to allow you to submit either the LSAT or the GRE as part of your law school application to their schools, joining Harvard and University of Arizona who have previously done so. So that means you can cross “prep for and take the LSAT” off your law school application to-do list, right? Not so fast. Here’s a couple of things you need to keep it mind: 1. You’ll pro
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Blog postWill the American Bar Association amend its standards?
The American Bar Association contemplates a major change to its rules, new bipartisan could help law school graduates, and Charlotte School of Law gets another chance. Here’s our roundup of trending stories for aspiring lawyers.
Update: ABA contemplating GRE move Here’s an update on an issues we’ve been reporting on for the past year: law schools allowing applicants to submit GRE scores instead of LSAT scores. Last month -
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Blog postLearn the language of GMAT math problems.
GMAT word problems often cause test-takers difficulty. The language usually doesn’t seem straightforward, and deciding how to begin answering the question can be challenging. Kaplan teaches students to think critically and to consider using a strategy such as Picking Numbers rather than always jumping into straight-up math to find the answers to Quantitative Reasoning questions.
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Blog postGRE students often buy into common myths about last-minute prep.
We often hear students talking about their plans for the day before GRE Test Day—studying, cramming, doing practice problems all night. With weeks of studying under your belt, you’ll feel the pressure to make the most of that final 24 hours before heading to the testing center.
So, what’s the best way to spend your time the day before the exam so as to ensure optimal performance? We bet you don’t know.
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Blog postGet your questions answered from an MBA admissions expert, turn defeats into learning experiences for your applications, and find out why business school grads are turning to tech. Here’s our latest roundup of business school news. Your MBA admissions questions answered On an individual level, few people know the MBA admissions and business school landscape […]
The post MBA Admissions Expert Shares Advice for Applicants appeared first on Business School Insider.
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Blog postWhile your test scores and GPA give you academic cred with college admissions officers, it’s your college application essay that really helps you stand out among other applicants. Unlike a list of numbers, it answers the question they really want to know—what makes you you? Most universities require at least one essay as part of […]
The post The Do’s and Don’ts of College Application Essays appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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Blog postFind out what it’s really like to take the exam on Test Day.
In this monthly series, Kaplan LSAT Expert faculty member Kathy Manne takes you through alternative test prep strategies and offers tips to help you prepare for Test Day. Kathy has spent years developing study methods with hundreds of time-crunched LSAT tutoring students.
The LSAT practice test advantage As you study for the LSAT, prep materials in hand, do you ever take the time to wonder what Test Day will really b -
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Blog postThere’s no doubt that getting a law degree will expand your career options. Whether you pursue a position at a firm or a more business-oriented career path, you can significantly increase your marketability by combining your legal education with advanced data analysis skills. Why study data science? Data-savvy professionals who can navigate the technology-driven landscape […]
The post 3 Ways Data Science Can Boost Your Law Degree appeared first on Law School Insider.
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Blog postOne education advocate thinks she has the solution to expanding access to college education. A flagship school in the Midwest is struggling with enrollment. Make the most out of a summer campus visit. Mind your social media accounts. Here’s what’s happening on the college admissions landscape: College admissions exam fees Millions of students just like […]
The post How to Save Time, Money, and Stress in College Admissions appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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Blog postLearning data analysis skills can make you more attractive to employers.
There’s no doubt that getting an MBA or graduate business degree will expand your career options. Whether you pursue economics or high-tech, you can also significantly increase your marketability by combining your graduate education and business experience with advanced data analysis skills.
Why study data science? Data-savvy business professionals who can navigate the technology-driven landscape are in i -
Blog postLearning data analysis skills can make you more attractive to employers.
There’s no doubt that getting a graduate degree will expand your career options. Whether you pursue a professional field or high-tech, you can also significantly increase your marketability by combining your graduate education with advanced data analysis skills.
Why study data science? Data-savvy professionals who can navigate the technology-driven landscape are in increasingly high-demand by today’s most -
Blog postCollege admissions committees are swamped with qualified applicants. Many students apply with the same test scores and GPAs (there are only so many combinations of numbers!). So how do you help your teen stand out? Learning how to present a college application package will make your child more competitive to admissions officers, as well as […]
The post Make Your Teens More Competitive in College Admissions appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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Blog postWhat do the latest LSAT changes mean for your prep strategy?
From pre-law students supporting the newly announced LSAT changes to the latest in law school admissions stats. Here’s our roundup of trending stories for aspiring lawyers.
Survey: applicants support LSAT changes A new Kaplan survey of over 500 aspiring lawyers finds strong support for two significant planned changes to the way the LSAT will be administered. The first change incorporates more test dates into the cale -
Blog postTighten your grip on core concepts in the days leading up to the GMAT.
If my husband and I move something heavy and have to pause along the way, he tells me, “Hold what you’ve got.” Reaching for more instead of focusing on what you currently grasp is risky business—in moving furniture and in GMAT prep. I recently realized this is a great metaphor for a Kaplan technique many students find surprising when Test Day rolls around.
Know when to put a stop to your GMAT prep As your T -
Blog postRescheduling may not be your best option if you wake up under the weather.
Just because you’re taking the GRE (and fitting GRE test prep into your schedule) doesn’t mean that the unexpected can’t and won’t come up—and the test maker, ETS (Educational Testing Service), knows this.
So even after you’ve already scheduled your GRE test date, you still have the option to change it for a fee, as long as you do so no later than four days (ten days if you’re in mainland China) before -
Blog postThe uncertain future of health care offers big opportunities for legal experts.
Despite a sluggish legal job market in recent years, some fields are seeing more growth than others. Health law is one of those legal fields that continues to grow.
What do health care lawyers do? Health law runs the gamut from interpreting new legislation for employers and providers, to representing clients who were denied Social Security benefits, to analyzing rapidly evolving topics in publ -
Blog postWhile high school can be overwhelming at times, it is also the start of an exciting new chapter in your life. Summer is a great time to start planning ahead to make your high school experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Freshman year, you don’t have to worry about admissions tests, look at colleges, […]
The post Top Tips to Surviving Your Freshman Year of High School appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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Blog postUse all the tools at your disposal to master Verbal Reasoning.
Strong vocabulary skills are necessary to earn a high score on the GRE, so we often hear the question, “How can I increase my GRE vocabulary before Test Day?”
The GRE Verbal Reasoning section tests your vocab in a few different ways. To master sentence equivalence and text completion questions, you should start building your vocabulary now.
1. Use GRE vocabulary flashcards The first step to becoming a word -
Blog postWhat do the latest changes to the GMAT mean for your Test Day strategy?
There’s big news from the GMAC: Beginning on July 11, 2017, test-takers will be able to change the order of the sections they see on the GMAT. This is a dramatic change to the Test Day experience, and I’ll walk you through some factors to consider when deciding the best order in which to tackle the different GMAT sections.
How to order your GMAT sections The long-standing (default) section order is Analyti -
Blog postWith your diagnostic score in hand, you can start planning your prep strategy.
In this monthly series for GRE Test Prep, KTP Expert faculty member Kathy Manne takes you through inventive test prep strategies and offers tips to help you prepare for GRE Test Day. Kathy has spent years developing alternative study methods with hundreds of time-crunched tutoring students.
I took a GRE practice test—what’s next? You’ve completed Kaplan’s Free Online GRE Practice Test or your Kaplan -
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Avoid making these mistakes when writing an eye-catching opener.
The law school personal statement is important—probably the most important qualitative factor in your application. Admissions deans from the best programs in the country often point to the personal statement as their entry into a prospective student’s application. It is not a throwaway.
That means there is an awful lot of pressure on you to get it right, and it all starts with a great opening. Don’ -
Blog postKnowing how to interpret your SAT scores will help you before and after the test.
After analyzing your SAT score report you’ll likely have some questions about what this means in terms of college admissions and what next steps you need to take.
Don’t worry—you don’t have to figure things out on your own. Here are some pointers to help you make sense of it all and make the best impression on college applications.
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Blog postBusiness school costs are rising—but so are employment prospects.
From a look at the MBA jobs landscape to big GMAT changes, here’s our latest roundup of business school news.
MBA jobs outlook Happy days are here again for MBA job rates, according to research conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council, the organization that makes the GMAT. Based on the results of a survey of nearly 1,000 employers, representing more than 600 companies in 51 countries worldwide, dem -
Blog postChanges to the LSAT schedule and can be beneficial to the smart test-taker.
Welcome to Randy’s LSAT Review, in which an eleven-year-plus veteran LSAT instructor shows you how to conquer the question types that lead to the most points. This week, we pull the curtain away from how the smart LSAT-taker can adapt to upcoming changes in the LSAT administration schedule and the number of times you can take the test.
Earthquake changes in LSAT dates and take-limits If you haven’t alr -
Blog postIn this monthly series for GRE Test Prep, KTP Expert faculty member Kathy Manne takes you through inventive test prep strategies and offers tips to help you prepare for GRE Test Day. Kathy has spent years developing alternative study methods with hundreds of time-crunched tutoring students. As you study for the GRE, prep materials in […]
The post Manne with a Plan: Why Take a Free GRE Practice Test? appeared first on Grad School Insider.
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Blog postHarvard University sends a strong message about inappropriate online behavior. Louisiana becomes the first state to ban asking college applicants about any criminal record. One member of the class of 2021 wrote a memorable essay that went viral. Campus visits aren’t all the same. Here’s what’s happening on the college admissions landscape: Revoked Harvard University […]
The post Harvard Revokes College Admission to Select Students Over Facebook Posts appeared first on College: Admissi -
Blog postThe GMAT is changing! As of July 11, 2017, GMAT test takers will be able to choose the order in which they take GMAT test sections. After this GMAT test change, you will choose your section order at the test center on GMAT Test Day, following the computer tutorial and just before you begin your […]
The post GMAC Announces GMAT Test Change: Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Business School Insider.
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Blog postDoes Texas really need another law school?
While more students are sitting for the LSAT, administrators see a drop in the number of law school applications. Here’s what’s trending on the admissions landscape.
Law school application volume drops Despite predictions (which were based on the increasing number of LSAT takers), an increase in the number of law school applicants this year never materialized. New statistics from the Law School Admission Council show that while more p -
Blog postAccept the challenge to master GMAT math.
Start the year off strong by diving into your GMAT math prep with vigor (or renewed vigor, as the case may be.) The Quantitative section is often the most feared, but its content is predictable and conquerable. Brush up on the specific math skills that the exam tests and pair this knowledge with solid critical thinking to be successful.
Remember, the concepts presented here are the basics of what the GMAT tests. For advanced concepts a -
Blog postThough being a leader is an awesome opportunity, it’s also a huge responsibility. As the saying goes, to whom much is given, much is expected. People are not only looking to you for direction, they are also looking at the consistency of your actions, your ability to empathize with others, and most importantly—your ethics and […]
The post Personal Development Series: The Art of Ethical Leadership appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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Blog postTaking frequent study breaks can actually enhance productivity.
It’s easy to forget to allow yourself to take a break while studying for the GRE. Most people mistakenly believe that periodic study breaks lead to less productivity once they return to the task at hand—which in the case of the GRE, requires lots of memorization and a good amount of focus. Yet, a study from the University of Illinois found that just the opposite is true.
How to refresh your mind during study breaks < -
Blog postPrep for the June LSAT with these tips for creating your own Logic Games using everyday scenarios and logical reasoning techniques.
Even though the LSAT is right around the corner, rest assured that there’s still time to prep—even within the theme of summer.your One convenient way to ready yourself for Test Day is to take any event and turn it into a premise for a Logic Game.
Wedding-themed Logic Games Let’s imagine we’re planning a lovely June wedding, for example, and -
Blog postOn the SAT, “test scores” and “cross-test scores” will enter the lexicon of high schoolers. Students will receive a total of five scores—three test scores and two cross-test scores, each ranging from 10-40. There are two sections on the SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Math), each section ranging from 200-800 points. This means that the […]
The post Understanding Your SAT Test Scores appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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Blog postOne grad school hopeful shares her typical GRE prep schedule.
Welcome to my standard Saturday study schedule. Today I’ll be walking you through a typical day of studying for the GRE and sharpening tools that will help ensure everything goes smoothly and successfully. Are you ready to get started?
9:10 a.m. – Breakfast of GRE champions Rise and shine—it’s time to start the day! One thing that I particularly enjoy is allowing myself to sleep in a bit on the weekends. This helps -
Blog postGuess what? Your conduct on social media affects college admissions.
Original publication: February 24, 2017 UPDATE: The news of Harvard’s rescinding of 10 acceptances for students who posted offensive memes in a private group chat reaffirms the consequences of using poor judgment online—even after admittance. In this instance, as in many, social content was brought to the attention of the school administration by other students. “For better or worse, social media has become an e -
Blog postWe’ve all heard colloquialisms like: “You are the company you keep.” “Birds of a feather flock together,” or “you are a product of your environment.” Who you spend time with, either socially or professionally, will greatly impact your college experience. The people you meet in college will serve many purposes in your life. Some will be […]
The post Tips for Finding Your College Niche appeared first on College: Admission Possible.
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