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Our comprehensive blog covers all your testing needs -- from study and prep to test day tips, along with the latest news you need to know about your particular test.

Get Ready for the New, Shorter GRE gre

Big changes are coming to the GRE, effective September 22, 2023.

The first and most important change is that the testing time of the exam will be cut in half, from nearly four hours to just under...

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Should You Retake Your Exam? [Ep. 32] executive assessment gmat gre lsat podcast

You've invested time, effort, and money preparing for and taking your standardized test, and unfortunately the first attempt didn't quite go as planned. So, what now? Should you retake it? Or just...

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"7 Days Out" from Test Day [Ep. 27] act gmat gre lsat podcast sat

Test day is right around the corner.

What should you be doing in the final week leading up to the big day to maximize your preparation and ensure that you have the best possible result on your...

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10 Tips for a Perfect AWA (Essay) Score [Ep. 24] essays gmat gre podcast

Most standardized tests have an essay component, and in this episode of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast we cover the 10 most important things you should do when crafting your essay...

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A Peek Behind the MBA Curtain [Ep. 22] gmat gre mba podcast

It has been said that while it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others. If you want to get a feel for what business school is really like before...

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Top 3 Prep Tips for Taking Your Test At Home gmat gre lsat podcast

In the immortal words of Bob Dylan, "The times, they are a-changin'."

Yesterday, the GMAT went online.

Several weeks ago, the GRE went online.

The LSAT will be rolling out its online version, LSAT...

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Preparing for Your Test — and Future — Amid COVID-19 [Ep. 19] gmat gre lsat podcast

As with most industries, the standardized test and college/graduate admissions industries continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With exams being postponed, test centers closing, and...

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Overcoming Test Anxiety [Ep. 15] gmat gre lsat podcast sat

Conventional wisdom tells us that if we study hard, high test scores will inevitably follow.

But what if we are unmotivated to study or hampered by fear of failure?

Or what happens if when we do...

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Reading Comprehension Strategies for ESL Students [Ep. 13] gmat gre lsat podcast

Are you struggling with reading comprehension questions on your standardized test?

Often that's the case when you're not reading the passages in the most effective way.

In this episode of The...

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5-Part Framework for a Successful Grad School Application [Ep. 3] admissions gmat gre podcast

Your standardized test (GMAT / GRE) is only part of the admissions criteria when applying to graduate or business school.

But what about the rest of your application?

To help you learn how to...

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You’re Doing It Wrong: The 3 Biggest Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your Application Essays act admissions essays gmat gre lsat sat

By: Michael Noltemeyer, North Star Editing

Writing an application is like being trapped in a choose-your-own-adventure story that someone else is reading: your fate lies in the hands of your...

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Top 3 Prep Tips for Any Standardized Test [Ep. 1] gmat gre lsat podcast sat

In this very first episode of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast, we share with you the top three things we've seen from 14+ years in the industry that will empower you to have the best possible...

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