Test Preparation & Placement Test Workshops - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Fall classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Fall CRN numbers begin with 6, (e.g., CRN 62081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not  put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

Test Preparation

Placement Test Workshops

Test Preparation

GMAT PREPARATION                                      Fee: $109
(ONLINE)                                    In-district Seniors: $70
Applying to graduate business and management schools usually means taking the GMAT. Taking this course will provide you with test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT question types. Recommended, but not required: The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 11th Edition, or The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review and The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review. Requirement: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
GMT P01-300, 1/19-3/11   -    CRN 40960
GMT P01-301, 2/16-4/8     -    CRN 40961
GMT P01-302, 3/16-5/6     -    CRN 40962
GMT P01-303, 4/20-6/10   -    CRN 40963

GRE PREPARATION – PART I                      Fee: $109
(ONLINE)                                  In-district Seniors: $70
Discover powerful strategies for success in 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. Specific Requirements: Practicing to take the GRE General Test, 10th Edition. Requirement: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
GRE P01-300, 1/19-3/11    -   CRN 40964
GRE P01-301, 2/16-4/8     -   CRN 40965
GRE P01-302, 3/16-5/6     -   CRN 40966
GRE P01-303, 4/20-6/10   -   CRN 40967

GRE PREPARATION – PART II                  Fee: $109
(ONLINE)                                In-district Seniors: $70
Learn a variety of useful techniques for tackling the math section of the GRE. This second course in a two-course series 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. Specific Requirements: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, 10th Edition. Requirement: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
GRE P02-300, 1/19-3/11    -  CRN 40968
GRE P02-301, 2/16-4/8     -   CRN 40969
GRE P02-302, 3/16-5/6     -   CRN 40970
GRE P02-303, 4/20-6/10   -   CRN 40971

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Placement Test Workshops

As part of the Learning Center, Oakton’s Testing Center administers placement tests for English, used to determine students’ appropriate English course placement. These test results are valid for two years. The Testing Center also offers other exams, such as the NLN Pre-Admission Test, which assesses the academic knowledge of applicants in the areas of Verbal Ability, Mathematics, and Science. It is required by Oakton’s Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Rapid Review designates a single-session workshop intended to provide a brief review of concepts and practice problems.

Rapid Review!

WRITING PLACEMENT TEST WORKSHOP                  Fee: $25
This workshop is a review of how to write a timed essay in preparation for Oakton’s writing placement test. Topics include thesis, organization, support and proofreading techniques. Contact Terese Conway, Acting Language Education Specialist, 847.635.1657 or rpellyin@oakton.edu with questions about the workshop. Register at least one week before the workshop. Registration and course fees are nonrefundable. Register in Fall session.
TES T09-01, OC/SK, 1 Thu, 12/2, 6:30-9:30 pm  - CRN 61538
TES T09-02, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 12/7, 6:30-9:30 pm -  CRN 61539
TES T09-03, OC/DP, 1 Thu, 12/9, 6:30-9:30 pm  - CRN 61540

NLN PRE-ADMISSION TEST                                           Fee: $45
The National League of Nursing Pre-Admission Test required for ranking for admission to Oakton’s Associate Degree Nursing Program is administered during the time specified for this course. Registration and course fees are not refundable if test is not taken on the date students register for this test. Students are not eligible to retake the NLN Pre-Admission Test for 6 months after the last NLN Pre-Admission Exam. Test results will only be sent to Oakton’s ADN program. Seating is limited to those enrolled in this course. Doors will open 30 minutes before testing begins. Students must register one week before test date. For more information call the Testing Center at 847.635.1939.
TES T02-01, OC/DP, 1 Sat., 1/8, 9 am-12 pm  -  CRN 41484
(Register by 12/23/10)
TES T02-02, OC/DP, 1 Thu, 2/17, 5-8 pm   -  CRN 41485
(Register by 2/10/11)
TES T02-03, OC/DP, 1 Sat, 2/26, 9 am- Noon   -  CRN 41632
(Register by 2/19/11)

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