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GRE Review

Dates:September 12 - October 10, 2015
Meets:Sa from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location:Bayou 2235
Cost: $499.00

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

Fee includes textbook and instruction materials. Regular price: $549.99. Early Bird Discount: Register and pay by May 30, 2020 save $50! If person registering is a UHCL Alumni/Student/Faculty or Staff receive an additional 10% discount.

Saturday 1

Learn About the Exam

  • The test format and scoring
  • Areas of knowledge tested
  • How the exam is written
  • How to study and practice for the exam

Learn Test-taking Strategies

  • Thinking in ways that are rewarded and not punished by the exam
  • Applying tried and true strategies specific to the new multi-part exam
  • Managing your time and keeping your cool

Text Completion

  • Finding vocabulary clues
  • Learning how to find the sentence story
  • Dealing with single- and multi-blank questions
  • Predicting answers

Sentence Equivalence

  • Finding synonyms
  • Learning root words and increasing your vocabulary
  • Working with words you do not know

Saturday 2

Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning

  • Finding answers in passages of different lengths
  • Identifying structure and tone
  • Breaking down the parts of an argument

Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing: The Issue Essay

  • Organizing and articulating complex ideas clearly and effectively
  • Presenting your viewpoint and supporting it
  • Considering both sides of an issue
  • Examples of essay construction techniques

The Argument Essay

  • Analyzing arguments in a critical way
  • Identifying conclusions and brainstorming for assumptions
  • Finding and addressing flaws of logic
  • Customizing a template to organize your analysis

Saturday 3-4

Techniques to Boost Your Quantitative Score

  • Solid review of arithmetic operations
  • Thorough review of algebra principles for that competitive edge
  • Some specific steps for using geometry and answering related questions
  • Down-to-earth advice for understanding and dealing with quantitative comparisons
  • Test-taking tactics and exercises that build confidence and boost your quantitative score

Notes:

No Class Oct. 3 for UHCL Open House
Fee: $499.00
Hours:18.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Registration Fee$ 499.00
Course Fee (Alternate)UHCL Alumni Fee$ 449.10
Course Fee (Alternate)UHCL Student Fee$ 449.10
Course Fee (Alternate)UHCL Faculty/Staff Fee$ 449.10
Course Fee (Alternate)interest$ 0.00

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Julie Bollich

Julie has developed an interactive curriculum that challenges and motivates students to learn. She has taught students in grades 7-12 and has specialized in teaching pre-AP/AP English at various grade levels. She also teaches English Composition I and II as an adjunct professor with San Jacinto College. Her other commitments include using her Princeton Review certification to teach SAT and ACT testing strategies as an independent tutor. With years of experience and a passion for teaching, Julie will prepare students to confidently approach the verbal, reading comprehension, analytical writing, and critical reasoning sections of the GMAT and GRE. Julie graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a master’s degree in literature. She is currently working on her Ed.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment with Walden University.

Marva Ledwith

Marva Ledwith teaches the quantitative and integrated reasoning sections. Her workshops are full of practical “how-to” techniques for dealing with arithmetic operations, algebra principles, and use of geometry to answer quantitative-related questions. Marva’s years of teaching experience and Princeton Review Certification, “Beat the ACT/Beat the SAT,” will provide you with practical skills and techniques to increase your scoring potential on the quantitative section of the GMAT or GRE exam. Marva has attained a masters in mathematics education as well as a MBA.
Date Day Time Location
09/12/2015Saturday8 AM to 12:30 PM Bayou 2235
09/19/2015Saturday8 AM to 12:30 PM Bayou 2235
09/26/2015Saturday8 AM to 12:30 PM Bayou 2235
10/10/2015Saturday8 AM to 12:30 PM Bayou 2235