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Test prep programs NONCREDIT COURSE | LIVE-ONLINE
ACT or SAT? The University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) offers ACT and SAT exam prep classes in live-online formats. Both exams contain math and reading sections as well as sections testing grammar and sentence construction. But there are significant differences in the ways the exams test these subjects. Moreover, the ACT contains a section with no counterpart on the SAT— the science section.
ACT has more geometry and trigonometry The math tested by the ACT is slightly more advanced than the SAT and contains more geometry and trigonometry. The SAT questions are more likely to involve clever problem-solving techniques that stress critical thinking as much as the math content itself. While the ACT math section consists entirely of multiple-choice problems, the SAT contains a number of questions that require a number to be filled in.
Optional essays on both Both exams contain an optional essay and multiple-choice questions that focus on a similar range of grammar and construction skills, such as reading comprehension. The SAT contains additional sentence completion questions.
TEST PREP FREE STRATEGY SESSIONS GRE Strategy Workshop (LIVE-ONLINE)
Tuesday, September 1 1–2 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2 9–10 p.m.
Tuesday, October 13 9–10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28 9–10 p.m.
GMAT Strategy Workshop (LIVE-ONLINE)
Wednesday, September 16 and
College Test Preparation Courses Live-online test preparation and review tools to help you perform at your peak Standardized tests are a crucial component of the college and graduate school application process, and success on these exams can be a big part of achieving your goals. These test prep courses are intensive programs that provide students with the tools they need to excel on their exams. Students are provided with an in-depth review of the exam materials, insight into strategies for succeeding on each exam, and a comprehensive study plan. An official study guide, a customized workbook and online resources are provided with each course. This program is offered in partnership with Educational Testing Consultants (ETC), a leader in higher education test preparation.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? Rising high school juniors taking the SAT or ACT for college admissions Undergraduates preparing to take the GRE, GMAT or LSAT for admission to graduate school or law school Future teachers taking the Praxis for certification or admission to colleges/schools of education Anyone wishing to continue their education at the college/university or graduate level
9–10 p.m.
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LSAT Strategy Workshop
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Wednesday, October 7
(LIVE-ONLINE)
Thursday, September 10 and
ACT science favors verbal skills
Tuesday, October 6
The science section of the ACT consists primarily of short passages accompanied by charts and graphs. Despite the test’s name, the skills required of the science section are largely verbal; being able to extract information quickly from passages and charts is essential. Thus, students whose verbal skills are strong and are not intimidated by charts and graphs tend to perform well on this section.
9–10 p.m.
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PRICE: See website for current pricing. Scholarships and potential discounts available, including Military, UD dependents, Del. residents. LOCATION: Courses offered live-online. See website for details.
pcs.udel.edu/test-prep
pcs.udel.edu • 302-831-7600 (Noncredit inquiries) • 302-831-8843 (Credit inquiries/advisement)
