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Ohio University has your high quality, affordable solution to great test scores. Our test prep courses prepare students to succeed on the ACT/SAT, CIW, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and PRAXIS exams by providing high-quality instruction at a price significantly below national providers in the area. Offered online in an instructor-facilitated option, Ohio University has the course that will fit into your busy schedule.  We provide the courseware. You set the pace and we give you the winning edge to succeed.

All of our courses, regardles of format, offer valuable skills such as:

Test-Taking Techniques Verbal and Written Competence
Time-Saving Methods Math Competence
Logical Reasoning Practice Exams

GMAT Test Prep
Taking this course will provide you with test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT question types. You'll review the more familiar questions and learn how to approach question types that may be new to you, like critical reasoning and data sufficiency. In the verbal lessons, we will discuss how to do your best on reading comprehension questions, sentence correction questions, critical reasoning questions, and the analytical writing assessment. In the quantitative lessons, we provide a comprehensive math review and techniques for tackling both problem solving and data sufficiency questions. You will practice on actual GMAT tests from previous years, which is the best way to prepare for any standardized test. Highly recommended, but not required: The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 10th Edition.  The Fee is $99 Instructors: Scott Hatch and Lisa Zimmer Hatch. You can learn more about registering for the GMAT at the GMAT website.

GRE Prep Part I
This course covers all question types on the verbal and analytical sections of the GRE. We will discuss how to do your best on reading comprehension, analogies, sentence completions, antonyms, and logical and analytical reasoning questions. We will cover time saving techniques for both the paper based and computer administrations of the test. The fee is $99.

GRE Prep Part II
This course features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, discrete quantitative, and data interpretation questions that make up the math section of the GRE. We will also cover time saving techniques for both the paper-based and computer administrations of the test.  The fee is $99. Instructors: Scott Hatch and Lisa Zimmer Hatch

The following required text should be purchased prior to the beginning of class: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, (tenth edition). You can learn more about registering for the GRE at the GRE website.

LSAT Prep Part I
You will practice on actual LSAT exams from previous years and also learn proven test-taking techniques. LSAT Preparation - Part 1 provides an overview of law school entrance procedures, a career in law and law school survival techniques. You will also participate in an intensive review of analytical reasoning questions, including techniques for drafting the three most helpful types of diagrams, and explanations for and interpretations of correct answer choices. You will also learn the outline format that law school admissions counselors favor for preparing the writing sample.

LSAT Prep Part II
LSAT Preparation - Part II provides an intensive review of reading comprehension and logical reasoning questions, including techniques for quick elimination of incorrect answers, explanations and interpretations of correct answers, and proven approaches for selecting the correct answers. Instructors: Scott Hatch and Lisa Zimmer Hatch

The following required text should be purchased prior to the beginning of class: 10 More Actual, Official LSAT Prep Tests, published by the Law School Admission Council. You can register online for the test at the LSAT website.

This Academic Skills Assessment test is designed to be taken early in a student's college career to measure reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The reading, writing, and mathematics assessments are available through either a paper-based or computer-based format.

The PRAXIS I (PPST) Prep Course provides you with everything you need to pass the PRAXIS I exam. This comprehensive preparatory course covers over 80 topics including Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. In addition, the course provides helpful hints and study techniques to improve your efficiency, test taking strategies, printable handouts for each subject, criteria that are likely to be used in grading your essay, and six practice exams to check your comprehension.

Because the course is CD-based, you can access the assignments on your time, when your schedule allows and as often as you need to. You’ll learn how to master all content areas including how to write a winning essay, achieve test taking peak performance, conquer test anxiety, and use your knowledge and actually apply it to achieve test success.

You’ll receive instant access to:

  • Over 80 relevant subjects covering reading, writing and mathematics
  • 600+pages of multimedia instruction, including voiceover and animations
  • Over 50 handouts and worksheets to help you retain critical skills.
  • 6 comprehensive computer-based exams that pinpoint your weaknesses
  • An 8-minute video loaded with study and test-taking tips.
Our Computer-Based Test Prep Course is like a road map for test success; it helps you structure your preparation so you are more likely to be successful in learning the content covered by the PRAXIS I exam and at only $95, it’s cost-effective training at it’s finest.