Test prep classes begin in October

Registration is now open for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) prep classes offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Programs. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus.

The GRE Prep course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. for four consecutive weeks from October 13-November 5. The course is designed to increase familiarity with the various types of verbal, quantitative and analytical questions presented on the GRE computer-generated general test, required by most graduate programs for admission. Students will also learn test-taking strategies and work with test-simulation exercises. Cost for the course is $325, which includes study materials and a practice CD. Registration deadline is October 6; late sign-up will result in an additional $15 fee.

The SAT prep class will meet for three consecutive weeks from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from November 16-December 2. The SAT, required for admission to most undergraduate colleges and universities, employs multiple-choice questions designed to gauge verbal and mathematical abilities. The prep course will concentrate on test-taking techniques, timesaving methods and logical reasoning to prepare for the test, which will be offered at area high schools on December 5. Cost for the prep class is $275 and includes study materials. Registration deadline is November 9; late sign-up will result in an additional $15 fee.

For more information or to register, contact Nancy Williams, UNC Asheville Professional Education Programs Coordinator, at 828/250-2353 or nwilliam@unca.edu. Additional information is online at www.unca.edu/distedu/ce.