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Let's Break The Ice!🧊
We're so happy you found us!🎉 This community is for parents and guardians seeking trusted advice and direction on getting their child to college. It’s a safe space to connect and share with others on the same journey, with access to top experts on the path to college. Let’s kick things off with an icebreaker! In the…
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Start Early, Stand Out: Why Your "Brag Sheet" is Your Secret Weapon
When you think about getting into a great college or landing that first big opportunity, your grades are just one piece of the puzzle. What you do outside of the classroom—your extracurriculars—are just as important. They tell a story about who you are, what you're passionate about, and what you're capable of. The best way…
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Day in the life of a Resident Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor
Hi, my name is Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor. Here's a sneak peek at a day in my life. At 05:00 I wake up, make a cup of coffee and some breakfast (usually oatmeal). I make my to-do list for the day (excluding work), and triage/answer emails. When I'm at my best I'll squeeze in 10 minutes of pushups,…
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What is the ASVAB?
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the test you must take to join the U.S. military. It measures your strengths in different subjects like math, reading, science, mechanical knowledge, and word skills. What It Tests The ASVAB is broken into sections that look at things like: Math skills (arithmetic,…
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The Rise of Value-Based Pricing and the Decline of the Billable Hour
For decades, the billable hour has been the undisputed king of law firm economics. It's the model we were trained on, the metric by which we measure our worth, and the foundation of our firm's revenue. But the ground beneath this foundation is shifting. Clients are no longer content to simply buy time; they are demanding a…
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Day in the life of a Resident Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor
Hi, my name is Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor. Here's a sneak peek at a day in my life. At 05:00 I wake up, make a cup of coffee and some breakfast (usually oatmeal). I make my to-do list for the day (excluding work), and triage/answer emails. When I'm at my best I'll squeeze in 10 minutes of pushups,…
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Start Early, Stand Out: Why Your "Brag Sheet" is Your Secret Weapon
When you think about getting into a great college or landing that first big opportunity, your grades are just one piece of the puzzle. What you do outside of the classroom—your extracurriculars—are just as important. They tell a story about who you are, what you're passionate about, and what you're capable of. The best way…
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What’s one emerging skill or trend you’re paying attention to for 2026?
With 2026 quickly approaching, the Kaplan Community Team has been discussing trends and skills to explore to upskill to help our Community. As your community team, we want to know - what's one skill or trend you're paying attention to for 2026? We're all thinking about AI so if that's your answer, what specific thing are…
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Managing Finals, Tests, and Apps!
November brings finals, standardized tests, and application deadlines, which can feel overwhelming. But you’ve got this! Here’s a quick guide to help you stay organized: 1. Conquering Finals Create a Study Schedule: Avoid cramming by scheduling specific times to review each subject, focusing first on your most challenging…
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What advice would you want from a leader?
I am meeting with one of the Kaplan leaders tomorrow and I realized some of my questions were pretty basic. It's the classic brain freeze moment because this is someone who could really share insight and I want to ask "so if you were a sandwich, what kind of sandwich would you be?" Alas, we may get to that question but we…
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How taking a language in high school can improve your hireability!
Learning a foreign language in high school is a powerful way to boost your career prospects and earning potential. The ability to speak a second language gives you a significant advantage in the job market. Key Benefits Higher Earning Potential: Bilingual employees in the U.S. can earn 5% to 20% more on average than…
