Prospective graduate schools students come across a wide array of potential degrees: MA, MS, PhD, MEd, MHA, MFA, MPP… the list goes on and on. What do they all mean? Here are the basic differences between the three most common types of graduate degrees in the United States—the MA, the MS, and the PhD. MA […]
…But What Score Do I Need?
Why is it So Hard to Get a Straight Answer? When you begin to prepare for the GRE, you’re probably asking yourself. What score do I need? The answer you are likely to encounter is: “it depends,” “call the school,” “there is not required score”. These do very letter so assuage doubts or help you […]
What do I Need for My Grad School Application?
Almost all grad school applications will ask for the same things, year after year. But what are they? We’ve made a one-stop reference guide for you to use while putting your applications together. Here’s a breakdown of what your application might need. The Application Form (mostly biographical information) An Application Essay (aka the “Statement of […]
When Should I Take the GRE?
Trying to figure out the best way to time and tackle the GRE? We’ve got some advice for you from our Grad School Admissions team. Before we get started, this post makes the assumption you are taking the computer-delivered test because it is the most frequently administered version. The paper test is only available up to […]
GRE vs LSAT: Reading Comprehension
Multiple Options to Consider Among those working in test preparation or law school admissions, news of law schools’ expanding adoption of the GRE has been a seismic shift in the last two years. The latest news is that the American Bar Association council approved a proposal that formally removes the requirement that the LSAT be used […]
The GRE English Subject Test
GRE Subject Test Overview In contrast to the GRE General Test, which is required for many if not the majority of grad school programs, GRE Subject Tests are intended specifically for graduate applicants to programs in many STEM fields, in Psychology, or in English Literature. In addition to the basic GRE score, many programs (especially […]
How to Decide Between the GRE and GMAT for Business School
With the rapid news of changing requirements for admissions testing for law schools, business schools, and grad schools, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest developments or to feel confident when deciding which test to take. Let’s revisit the status of the GRE in business school admissions and give an overview of […]
GRE to LSAT Conversion Matrix
A Rough Guide In its continued effort to attract law schools and law school applicants to consider respectively accepting or taking the GRE, ETS has created a tool to give a rough conversion (± 5 point margin of error!) between given GRE scores and LSAT scores. The margin of error says it all: it’s hard […]
GRE Score Correlation with 1L GPA at Law Schools
Results of ETS Large Scale National Validity Study During the ongoing expansion of the GRE into law school admissions, law schools frequently cite the predictive validity of GRE scores for law school performance. However, the statistics that back up these claims have not yet been publicly available. PowerScore has been fortunate to receive an advance […]
Your LSAT vs GRE Questions Answered
New LSAC Article and PowerScore Features The LSAC just unvieled a new article comparing features of the LSAT and the GRE. Some highlights include: A list of all law schools that currently accept the GRE The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law Columbia University School of Law Georgetown University Law Center Harvard […]
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