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Mahlena-Rae Johnson

Mahlena graduated from Loyola Marymount and received her MBA from USC with a focus on Marketing, Entertainment, and Entrepreneurship. Her specialty lies in graduate level test prep and is also a regular contributor to the LA Tutors blog.

May 26
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Important GMAT Test Dates for 2017

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson GMAT, Graduate School Admissions
The GMAT is administered year-round at hundreds of locations around the world. So, unlike other standardized tests, you can take it at almost any time, in the morning and afternoon. However, 2017 GMAT test dates and times will fill up quickly, especially as MBA admissions season ramps up again. As with the rest of your…
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Jan 25
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What is the CHSPE? And Should My Kid Take It?

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson CHSPE, High School
NOTE: The CHSPE is set to change after June 20, 2020. Read our latest blog on these changes here: Changes Coming to the CHSPE What is the CHSPE? Is it the same the GED? Will I still need to finish high school? When can I take the CHSPE? Students and parents can easily get confused…
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Jan 19
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How Far in Advance Should I Study for the ACT?

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson ACT, Test Prep
Three weeks? Three months? A year? What amount of time is long enough to study for the ACT? Like most questions dealing with the ACT, the answers vary according to your situation. Different students need different plans based on their skill levels, educational goals, and time available. Here are four steps you can take to…
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Dec 29
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Can the ACT Aspire Predict Your ACT Score?

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson ACT, College Admissions
The ACT or the ACT Aspire? Are they the same exam? If not, which test are you supposed to take and when? How do you get a good score? Which one will get you into college? Let’s explore the relationship between the ACT and the ACT Aspire to resolve the confusion about these two different…
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Dec 15
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3 Skills Tested on the New 2016 SAT

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson College Admissions, SAT, Test Prep
The new SAT will start in March 2016. This test will include more real world problems that relate to what you have learned in high school and what you will apply in college. There is no longer a penalty for wrong answers. Also, the total score will again be out of 1600, instead of 2400.…
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