Correction Appended For students planning on pursuing graduate education after UCLA, preparation courses for graduate school entrance exams can be effective, yet costly, ways to boost LSAT or MCAT scores. Read more...

Despite common misconceptions, a student’s GMAT, LSAT or MCAT score is not the only determining factor in his or her chances of being admitted to a graduate school.  Test scores are just one part of the whole admissions package.  Most directors of graduate admissions indicate that exam scores are necessary in the application process because they allow admissions counselors to compare applicants more fairly.  Lily Fobert, director of admissions at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, said the Medical College Admission Test acts as leverage between students’ GPAs from schools with varying levels of difficulty. Read more...

Students preparing for graduate school admission exams may not yet be fully aware of the road ahead, once they actually make it past the tests. Looking toward the future, after the endless test practice, essay writing and anxiety of waiting can often be difficult. Read more...

After living in Los Angeles nearly 50 years, Shelley Taylor, founder of the North Village Improvement Committee, will leave Westwood next month in favor of a slower-paced life in the Pacific Northwest. Read more...

A vocal reenactment of an Israeli security checkpoint by pro-Palestinian student groups caught the attention of many students Monday and generated debate on the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Read more...

Chad Barrett tallied a goal and two assists as the UCLA men’s soccer team defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 at the Home Depot Center on Monday morning. Read more...