GRE
General advanced degree studies
You are ready for Graduate School. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE® Test Prep course from Florida State University will give you the skills and confidence you need to ace the GRE. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success.
GRE test prep at Florida State University gives you the skills and tools you need to maximize your potential. The 24 hour of in-classroom instruction covers each of the three main sections of the GRE revised General exam - Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. We will walk you through each section and prepare you for all of the question types you are likely to encounter on the GRE. The course fee includes all course materials and instruction from a trained professional who cares about your success at an affordable cost.
The GRE Prep Course includes: The OFFICIAL GUIDE to the GRE revised General Test® - the most recent publication from ETS®, the official GRE provider, and Powerprep® software on CD-ROM, including a complete simulated computer based GRE. Students are also provided with a Student Workbook to guide you through the class and help you make the most of your preparation.
Quantitative Topics include:- picking numbers, both for quantitative comparison and for multiple choice problems
- tips for breaking complex word problems into small, manageable parts
- tips for turning geometry diagrams into solvable equations
- solving problems when you don't know the vocabulary
- answering reading comprehension questions quickly, without reading the entire passage
- using comparison and contrast clues to solve sentence completion problems
General Topics Include:
- Solving Multiple Right Answer questions
- utilizing the process of elimination
- mastering time management skills
- minimizing test anxiety
- identifying common distracters
The FSU GRE Prep class is ideal for those seeking an advanced degree in a wide range of fields within the next five years. This course is ideal for anyone who has been out of school for a few years and for current undergraduate students looking for assistance with the complex quantitative and verbal skills needed to succeed on the GRE. Fields of study that typically require or accept the GRE include: Education, nursing, MBA programs, social work, or other related fields of study may be required to sit for the GRE.
Hear what others have had to say:"...Upon taking the class, doing the work, and using the techniques provided in the class my score went up 100 points on the verbal and 50 points on the quantitative areas. This class was concise, educational, and very beneficial."
-Gretchen
"I truly don't think I would have passed the exam without your class. You were very supportive and provided many insightful tips for strategies on taking the exam. I am extremely satisfied with my results and I know the course was worth every penny."
-Sandy
