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PLNU Test Prep in partnership with UCSD Extension

Take one or more of these Spring test preparation courses:

Courses are held at:

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Liberty Station Conference Center (click here for directions)Sundays from 1-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Upcoming Test Prep Courses:

SAT®: Intensive Test Prep Course

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 February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 2, 2014
(no class on February 16, 2014 due to Presidents Day)
Time: Sun, 1-5 p.m. (4 mtgs.)
Price: $325
PLNU is offering an exclusive SAT® Prep Course supported by UCSD Extension. This innovative and sophisticated SAT® Prep Course is designed for the student whose busy lifestyle demands efficient prep in a condensed amount of time by focusing on the test topics that impact your score the most. Our team will help you score higher on the SAT® with exclusive test-taking tactics specifically designed to increase your score. Learn strategies and techniques based on actual test data geared towards your strengths and weaknesses. By the end of our Intensive SAT® Prep Course you will be able to test confidently. Students will receive: 16 hours of instruction; experienced instructors; 3 full SAT practice tests with analysis results; small classes and additional tutoring, as needed.

Future Test Prep Class Dates:  

April 27, 2014, May 4, 2014, May 11, 2014, May 18, 2014

ACT Test Prep

February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 2, 2014
(no class on February 16, 2014 due to Presidents Day)
Time: Sun, 1-5 p.m. (4 mtgs.)
Price: $325
PLNU is offering an exclusive ACT® Prep Course. This innovative and sophisticated ACT® Prep Course is designed for the student whose busy lifestyle demands efficient prep in a condensed amount of time by focusing on the test topics that impact your score the most. The UCSD Extension team will help you score higher on the ACT® with exclusive test-taking tactics specifically designed to increase your score. Learn strategies and techniques based on actual test data geared towards your strengths and weaknesses. By the end of our  Intensive ACT Prep Course you will be able to test confidently.

Future Test Prep Class Dates:  

April 27, 2014, May 4, 2014, May 11, 2014, May 18, 2014

 

GRE: Graduate Record Examination General Test Prep Sessions

February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 2, 2014
(no class on February 16, 2014 due to Presidents Day)
Time: Sun, 1-5 p.m. (4 mtgs.)

Price: $400 ($350 for PLNU students)
Learn how to maximize your test-taking potential on the GRE! This course supported by UCSD Extension will provide classroom instruction about the newly revised GRE including new question types, strategies, and practice tests. This course emphasizes analyzing and reviewing each of the new sections and new question types: quantitative reasoning includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis, data interpretation, and word problems; verbal reasoning includes reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. The two analytical writing essays are "Analysis of an Issue" and "Analysis of an Argument."Students will receive: 16 hours of instruction; experienced instructors; full GRE practice tests with analysis of results; small classes and additional tutoring, as needed.

Register to take the GRE and see test dates at www.ets.org/gre.

Future Test Prep Class Dates:  

April 27, 2014, May 4, 2014, May 11, 2014, May 18, 2014


GMAT: Graduate Management Admissions Test Prep Sessions

February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 2, 2014
(no class on February 16, 2014 due to Presidents Day)
Time: Sun, 1-5 p.m. (4 mtgs.)

Price: $400 ($350 for PLNU students)
Effective preparation for the GMAT is essential! The UCSD Extension instructors provide in-class instruction, successful test-taking strategies, computer adaptive test information, practice exams, and a comprehensive textbook. All of these features create a winning combination. Areas covered are: math ability/problem-solving (including a short review of algebra and geometry), data sufficiency, reading comprehension, sentence correction, critical reasoning, and the analytical writing assessment. Classes also include information about the NEW integrative reasoning section. Students will receive: 16 hours of instruction; Experienced instructors; full GMAT practice tests with analysis of results; small classes and additional tutoring, as needed.

The GMAT is administered year-round and on demand. You must schedule an appointment for take the exam.
Register for the GMAT, research graduate schools and financial aid at www.gmac.org orwww.mba.com

Future Test Prep Class Dates:  

April 27, 2014, May 4, 2014, May 11, 2014, May 18, 2014

 

LSAT: Law School Admissions Test Prep Sessions

February 2, 2014, February 9, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 2, 2014
(no class on February 16, 2014 due to Presidents Day)
Time: Sun, 1-5 p.m. (4 mtgs.)

Price: $400 ($350 for PLNU students)
Let the UCSD Extension instructors give you important insights into the LSAT. The course and accompanying textbook emphasize careful analysis of each exam area and the review of both practice and actual LSAT exams. Question types include - analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, reading comprehension (including comparative reading), and the writing sample. Students will receive: 16 hours of instruction; Experienced instructors; full LSAT practice tests with analysis of results; small classes and additional tutoring, as needed.

Future Test Prep Class Dates:  

April 27, 2014, May 4, 2014, May 11, 2014, May 18, 2014

CBEST: California Basic Skills Test Prep SessionsFebruary 25th and 26th, 2014                                                                                                         Time: Tues and Wed, 4-8 p.m. (2 mtgs.)             
Price: $175

Preparing to be a teacher?  Learn how to maximize your test-taking potential on the CBEST! This course will provide classroom instruction about the CBEST test including question types, strategies, and practice tests. This course emphasizes test content in reading comprehension, mathematical computation and essay writing, as well as test taking tips for being successful. The CBEST is required for admission to a teaching credential program.  Prepare for your CBEST in a collaborative setting with other teacher candidates and experienced instructors.  Students will receive: 8 hours of instruction; experienced instructors; full CBEST practice tests with analysis of results; small classes. Pass the test guaranteed; if you do not pass the test you will be able to take the course over for free. 

This course is held at our Mission Valley Location:4007 Camino del Rio SouthSan Diego, CA 92108

Register to take the CBEST and see test dates at www.cbest.nesinc.com.

Future Test Prep Class Dates: 
Tues April 22, 2014 and Wed April 23, 2014

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CSET Multiple Subjects: California Subject Matter Test Prep Sessions

February 18th and 19th, 2014
Time: Tues and Wed, 4-8 p.m. (2 mtgs.)
Price: $275

Preparing to be a Multiple Subjects teacher?  Learn how to maximize your test-taking potential on the CSET for Multiple Subjects! This course will provide classroom instruction about the CSET test including seven specific content specifications in a) Reading, Language and Literature, b) History and Social Science, c) Mathematics, d) Science, e) Visual and Performing Arts, f) Physical Education, and g) Human Development.  This course emphasizes question types, strategies, and practice tests, as well as test taking tips for being successful.  Prepare for your CSET in a collaborative setting with other teacher candidates and experienced instructors. Students will receive: 8 hours of instruction; experienced instructors; CSET practice tests with analysis of results; small classes. Pass the test gauranteed; if you do not pass the test you will be able to take the course over for free. 

This course is held at our Mission Valley Location:4007 Camino del Rio SouthSan Diego, CA 92108

Register to take the CSET and see test dates at www.cset.nesinc.com

Future Test Prep Class Dates:   
Tues April 15, 2014 and Wed April 16, 2014

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For more information or if you have questions, please contact Extended Studies at (619) 849-2521 or extendedstudies@pointloma.edu.



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