The latest in Standardized Testinghttp://www.liberalartsnews.com/topic/Standardized Testing2010-02-26T03:25:16ZSAT and ACT Test Scores Are Important Criteria For College Admissions and Scholarships2010-02-22T14:21:13Zisnaretag:www.liberalartsnews.com,2010-02-22:/article/SAT%20and%20ACT%20Test%20Scores%20Are%20Important%20Criteria%20For%20College%20Admissions%20and%20Scholarships<p>Students will be taking the most important tests in their high school career sometime in the next few months. SAT and ACT scores are among the top three criteria for college admissions at the majority of schools. When students do well on these tests, it can greatly improve their college opportunities and chances for scholarships. It is much easier to improve a student?s test scores than it is to improve their GPA. These tests are coachable and when students learn the necessary strategies an...4 Easy Tricks To Score 110 In TOEFL2010-02-23T01:53:12Zisnaretag:www.liberalartsnews.com,2010-02-23:/article/4%20Easy%20Tricks%20To%20Score%20110%20In%20TOEFL<p>Scoring at least a 110 for Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not an impossible task. You simply need to start preparing early by first coming up with an effective study plan that will help you ace the test on your first try. But what exactly is the most effective way to prepare for your TOEFL? Read on for 4 easy tricks to score well for your TOEFL test.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;1) Choose the best TOEFL self-help guides for you&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If ...Tips To Mentally Prepare Yourself For GMAT2010-02-23T01:53:40Zisnaretag:www.liberalartsnews.com,2010-02-23:/article/Tips%20To%20Mentally%20Prepare%20Yourself%20For%20GMAT<p>One of the most important preparation techniques you have to carry out before any test is to practise. So after spending weeks or even months practising for a test, a good score should already be in the bag, right? Not necessarily. Being mentally prepared for a test is actually as important, if not more important than being well-practised. You will be surprised by how much easier you can score if you have the correct mentality to take a test. This is no exception to a GMAT test. Read on to fi...How To Write A Quality SAT Essay In Under 25 Minutes2010-02-23T01:53:40Zisnaretag:www.liberalartsnews.com,2010-02-23:/article/How%20To%20Write%20A%20Quality%20SAT%20Essay%20In%20Under%2025%20Minutes<p>If you look through the sample essays in your SAT test prep book, you will realise that despite what people say to the contrary, the most obvious factor that is common among all the published essays is the length. Simply said, long essays generally get higher scores than short essays. But producing a long essay in a short period of 25 minutes can be a difficult task for even an award-winning writer, and even more so for a high school student. But don?t worry, it?s actually not an impossible t...GRE or GMAT: The Test-Taker's Dilemma2010-02-23T08:11:12ZBusinessWeektag:www.liberalartsnews.com,2010-02-23:/article/GRE%20or%20GMAT%3A%20The%20Test-Taker%27s%20Dilemma&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;
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Your GMAT exam score, while only one part of your business school admissions application, can be the difference between getting accepted or rejected at your first-choice school. In fact, 55% of the 250 MBA admissions officers who responded to the 2008 <a title="Kaplan Business School" href="/topic/Kaplan+Business+School" >Kaplan Business School</a> Admissions Survey said the GMAT is the most important factor in the business school application. While schools l...Education Path For A Criminal Lawyer2010-02-26T03:25:16Zisnaretag:www.liberalartsnews.com,2010-02-26:/article/Education%20Path%20For%20A%20Criminal%20Lawyer<p>The legal system plays a fundamental role in protecting the rights of individuals. Working in the legal profession is often viewed as a lucrative and rewarding career. There are many areas that a layer can specialize in. One area that is both challenging and lucrative is criminal law. A criminal lawyer has the opportunity to work in legal defense, prosecution, and even pursue a career as a trial judge.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Criminal lawyers, or criminal attorneys, advise and repr...