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8 Common MCAT Myths (That Could Be Derailing Your Studying)

8 Common MCAT Myths (That Could Be Derailing Your Studying)

In this guide, Brainscape addresses the 8 most common MCAT myths you need to forget so that you can focus on what’s factual and important.

What Happens If I Fail The Bar Exam?

What Happens If I Fail The Bar Exam?

What happens if you fail the bar exam? Why did you fail? And how can you pass the next time? We answer all these questions and more in this guide!

Introducing the New Brainscape

Introducing the New Brainscape

In the course of maturing into a larger company, many startups eventually run up against the dreaded "innovator's dilemma": Innovator's Dilemma (n): The state where the cost required to rebuild the product from scratch becomes so insurmountable that it is tempting to instead just

Why Did I Fail The NCLEX?

Why Did I Fail The NCLEX?

Here are all the reasons you could have failed the NCLEX and how to do much better next time around, whether it’s your second or sixth attempt!

How to Ace the WSET Diploma D4 Exam on Sparkling Wines

How to Ace the WSET Diploma D4 Exam on Sparkling Wines

This guide provides the tools, tips, and strategies you need to do exceedingly well on both the written and tasting portion of the WSET Level 4 exam on Sparkling Wine (D4).

Everything You Need to Know About the WSET® Spirits Certifications

Everything You Need to Know About the WSET® Spirits Certifications

Discover everything you need to know about becoming a certified spirits specialist with this guide on the WSET level 1, 2, and 3 qualifications in spirits.

How To Ace Your EMT Training (More Efficiently)

How To Ace Your EMT Training (More Efficiently)

This guide will equip you with the tips, advice, resources, and insights you need to rise to the challenge of the NREMT examination and your EMT certification.

Paramedic Vs EMT: What's The Difference?

Paramedic Vs EMT: What's The Difference?

From education and training to field responsibilities and salary, this article explores the differences between emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

What To Expect From EMT School

What To Expect From EMT School

Discover what to expect from EMT school, the requirements for enrollment, how the classes are delivered, and what you can do to set yourself up for success!

How To Get A Job In Nursing

How To Get A Job In Nursing

From finding work as a new, inexperienced nurse to pursuing opportunities outside of the clinical environment, this guide explores everything you need to know!

How to Answer WSET Short-Answer Questions

How to Answer WSET Short-Answer Questions

In this guide, we give you a comprehensive strategy for answering WSET level 3 short-answer questions to maximize your marks on the exam!

Forget Pop Quizzes: Try Pop Cumulative Exams (Really!)

Forget Pop Quizzes: Try Pop Cumulative Exams (Really!)

In this guide, we explain how teachers can get their students to learn as they progress, using pop quizzes, as opposed to cramming it all before a known test date.

How We Learn: The Secret To All Learning & Human Development

How We Learn: The Secret To All Learning & Human Development

In this guide, we explore how spaced repetition is the key to how we learn and to all human development, including academic, mental, and biological.

What Is The MCAT All About?

What Is The MCAT All About?

A basic guide to one of the most important exams you’ll take in your medical career

How To Pick A Bar Review Course

How To Pick A Bar Review Course

In this guide, we explore the steps law grads should take to figure out what the best bar review course is to suit their learning needs and lifestyle, and, ultimately, pass the bar exam!

How To Decide What Type Of Law To Practice

How To Decide What Type Of Law To Practice

In this Law Academy guide, we’ll help you better reflect on what kind of law you should practice, taking into account your interests, personality, and ambitions.

The Biggest Reasons People Fail The Bar Exam

The Biggest Reasons People Fail The Bar Exam

In this guide, we reveal the top 6 reasons law graduates fail the bar exam, with advice on how to avoid these potholes on the road to becoming a licensed lawyer.

Key Tips For Your Law Firm Interviews

Key Tips For Your Law Firm Interviews

From what to wear, say, and how to stand out to dealing with shaky nerves, the Brainscape team has got the full scoop on acing your law firm interviews and landing the job!

10 Female Lawyers You Should Know

10 Female Lawyers You Should Know

Brainscape honors the trail-blazing women who established careers in law, in spite of the prevailing attitudes of the time and created opportunities for those to follow in their footsteps.

The Best Law YouTube Channels For Law Students & Lawyers In 2026

The Best Law YouTube Channels For Law Students & Lawyers In 2026

Brainscape’s panel of law experts weigh in on their favorite YouTube channels for law students, with great advice on bar exam prep and careers in law.

Should I Go To Law School? Reasons For And Against

Should I Go To Law School? Reasons For And Against

If you’re still asking yourself “should I go to law school?” and deciding whether a career in law is for you, this is the ultimate guide to help you decide for once and for all!

How To Deal With Bar Exam Stress

How To Deal With Bar Exam Stress

Your comprehensive guide on combating bar exam stress through acknowledging fear, proper preparation, self-care, and a test day strategy.

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