UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Standardized Test Sheet

Test Preparation for Standardized Admissions Exams

Test Preparation

Understanding Admissions Exams

Standardized test scores on the ACT, SAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE are a major componant of your college or graduate school application process. These tests can play a significant role in determining the future of your education. Standardized tests help determine your admission status and are often used in awarding merit-based scholarships, grants, fellowships and assistantships. Your selected college or university admissions office will tell you which exam may be required or reccommended with your application.

About Our Classes

UW-River Falls offers a variety of test preparation courses in partnership with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. Each year, we help high school and college students reach their academic goals through a proven curriculum, helpful workbooks and online tools, and highly trained, top-quality instructors.

Discounts off the registration fees are available for early registrations or family members of UWRF students, staff, faculty and alumni. 
 

We also offer customized test prep classes for schools, nonprofit organizations and community groups.  If you are an academic adviser, program director, admissions department, or community leader and would like more information about our custom programs or to schedule a presentation, please contact Angela Whitaker, program manager, at 715-425-3261 or by email.

Browse our current offerings below. To be notified of upcoming classes and workshops or ask a question, contact us using the form below.

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Graduate Admission Exams

GMAT—Pursue your MBA!

Considering an MBA? Let us help you get into the program of your choice. The GMAT is the preferred exam for many top-ranking full-time and part-time MBA programs. Our professional instructors will help you understand each section of the GMAT, dissect each item type, and develop a comprehensive plan for test day success.

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GRE—Advance your degree!

Seeking a graduate degree? The GRE revised General Test measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.  The GRE is required for a large variety of master's degree and doctoral degree programs. Master's in Education (ME), Social Work (MSW), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Business, and Public Administration programs often require or accept the GRE exam.

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LSAT Live-Online Blitz

This interactive online class includes 30 hours of instruction from LSAT experts. Students participate in class and practice new skills through structured assignments, practice exams, and in-class exercises. Students will learn new skills for solving the complex logic games found in the Analytical Reasoning section. Easy-to-apply strategies and skills help students improve their score on the Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections of the exam. This course is ideal for law school applicants seeking the flexibility of an online class and the interactivity of a traditional classroom experience. Course materials are included and shipped directly to you.

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Pre-College Admission Exams

ACT Live-Online Blitz

ACT Live-Online Blitz sessions provide all the same preparation of the traditional classroom sessions from the comfort and convenience of your home. The online class format is delivered by a live instructor, providing the interactivity of a classroom experience and the convenience of an online course. Sessions are recorded and made available for review after the class ends. These courses generally meet twice a week and include 16 hours of instruction. Courses are often scheduled in the weeks leading up to the most popular ACT exam dates.

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ACT Summer Institute

Our Summer Institute classes provide 20 hours of classroom instruction in a condensed one-week format during the summer. This convenient schedule is ideal for students seeking to develop essential test-taking tools when they have more time to study. Students receive an in-depth review of the exam content, strategies for improving their scores, and a comprehensive study plan. Students have access to online office hours and practice material even after they leave the classroom, so they can maintain their skills leading up to test day.

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SAT Live-Online Blitz

SAT Live-Online Blitz sessions provide all the same preparation of the traditional classroom sessions from the comfort and convenience of your home. The online class format is delivered by a live instructor, providing the interactivity of a classroom experience and the convenience of an online course. Sessions are recorded and made available for review after the class has ended.  These courses meet twice a week and include 16 hours of instruction. Courses are conveniently scheduled in the weeks leading up to the most popular SAT dates.

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System Requirements

UWRF Test Prep classes use Adobe Connect, a free browser plug-in. All you need are a high-speed internet connection and speakers or head phones.

Course materials will be delivered directly to your home, or arrangements can be made for you to pick them up at the UWRF Continuing Education Office. We recommend registering at least four (4) business days in advance of the class start date to ensure timely delivery of your student package.

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Withdrawal and Refunds

A participant must withdraw in writing, as received by mail, fax or email, to be eligible for a partial refund. Withdrawals received earlier than seven business days before the start of the class will receive a refund less a processing fee. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals received later than seven business days before the start of the class. See our Noncredit Payment Policy.