Strike up the Bands: Understanding IELTS Scores
The IELTS scoring system is quite an enigmatic one. First off, it goes up to an arbitrary number of 9. Why not 10? Why not 11?...
To GRE or to GMAT?
For those of you embarking on your journey to graduate school, one of the biggest hurdles is the standardized testing requirement....
Eight Key Tips to Nail the IELTS Speaking Test
Most people experience some level of anxiety during a test. How could they not? They are questioned and evaluated by someone with...
Reading Skills for the IELTS Exam
The Reading Comprehension task of the IELTS exam requires you to utilize some effective reading strategies for a good score. Here...
Pronunciation Word and Sentence Stress Rules
To get a high score on the TOEFL or IELTS speaking section, a test taker doesn’t have to sound like a native speaker. That’s not...
Common Traps on the Improving Sentences Question Type
Anyone who’s looked at the SAT will say that it’s an extremely tricky test, loaded with traps. Let’s explore one of the common...
Acing the Critical Reasoning Tasks on the ISAT
Critical Reasoning is one of the two aspects tested on ISAT— the 3-hour online examination for entry to med-schools in Australia,...
The IELTS & TOEFL Writing Process
The writing sections of the IELTS and the TOEFL exam require a thorough understanding of the task or prompt. Not only that, a...
How to Get into Duke NUS Medical School
Duke NUS is a post-graduate medical school programme and is an extremely selective MD, not MBSS, programme that many Singaporean...
Mission UCAT – 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make!
Avoid 5 common UCAT mistakes with expert tips and advice in this insightful blog post. Prepare smartly and ace your exam with...
