ACT Reading section: 40 questions, 35 minutesFor most students, reading less is better.  This might seem counterintuitive, but most people take too much time reading the passage and then remember too little of it.  The better option is to attack the passage strategically so that you don’t have to read the entire thing, or if you do, read it in small chunks. Look at the questions and see if there are any key words.  These include proper nouns, dates or other numbers, or definition or category words.  Try to find that key word in the passage and then read the couple sentences around it.  Keep in mind that any word... Read More About How To Prep For the ACT Reading Section

Guess what business schools look at first? It’s not your GMAT, it’s not your GPA – and it’s not even where you went to undergrad. At most schools, it’s your resume. And that’s why your business school resume could be the most important factor in your admissions process. But, the GMAT is still crucial, and it is the most difficult part of the process. Your resume says who you are, but your GMAT says who you could be. If you want to send the right message, you’ll need proper GMAT prep to succeed. See more from Varsity Tutors on how to improve your GMAT score and contact us now for a GMAT tutor. Or see o... Read More About How To Write A Great Resume When Applying To Business School

Your law school resume is not the same as your internship resume. The strategies and how you’re selling yourself are completely different. If you take the time to write yours accordingly, you’ll be one step closer to law school.  Everyone knows the LSAT is the cornerstone of your law school application. But, it’s not like the SAT to undergrad. You need to prove complete academic and professional experience, not just great analytical skills. That’s where a strong law school resume comes in.  Who are you: Your law school resume needs to provide more than a list of your past experience, achievements and grades.... Read More About How To Write A Resume For Law School Applications

You may be asked to submit a resume or a Curriculum Vitae (CV), depending on the type of program you’re applying for. Typically, CVs demonstrate your academic credentials like research/awards earned, and resumes emphasize your professional experience, although there is a tremendous amount of overlap. Generally, PhD and academic-based programs require CVs, and other grad programs ask for resumes. If you want to be a teacher, you’ll write a CV, and if you want work professionally, you’ll write a resume. But, make sure you know exactly which one you’re supposed to write. Contact your school if necessary. An error will lik... Read More About How To Write A Resume For Grad School Applications

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized admissions exam used by many Catholic high schools across the United States.  Eighth graders take the comprehensive entrance test for placement in the ninth grade.  Even if students have received their elementary and middle school education at a Catholic institution, they are still required to take the exam if they wish to continue their learning at a Catholic high school.  The Scholastic Testing Service, a company that provides assessment materials, designs and administers the annual exam.    Because courses, teaching methods and styles, and evaluation stan... Read More About How To Succeed On The HSPT