Test Preparation

To register for our ACT Prep Self-Paced Course, please contact Amy Olind acolind@oakland.edu

OU PACE has partnered with industry-leader Kaplan Test Prep to offer Michigan students a superior ACT preparation course. The self-paced ACT® prep course provides both flexibility and support. A full on-demand class gives students the guidance and convenience they need.

YOU'RE IN CONTROL—NOT ALONE
When flexibility meets on-demand instruction, the students' score is what benefits.

STUDY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
Work where you feel comfortable, with support from teacher-led videos.

STRATEGIES BOOST YOUR SCORE
Our self-study doesn't skimp on strategy, and that can make all the difference

Course features:

• Price: $200
• Hours: 25+ hours of recorded instruction
• Practice tests: 9 practice tests, including one from the makers of the ACT
• Study tools:
  • Online quizzes and access to QBank - build custom quizzes and track your progress with detailed reports to address your individual strengths and weaknesses
  • Comprehensive ACT test books
  • Online Access for 6-months

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL COVER IN SELF-PACED

• Diagnostic Practice Test
• English - Introduction to the ACT, the Kaplan Method for English, English Test Question Types
• Math - The Kaplan Method for Math, Essential Skills, Higher Math
• Reading

Oakland University has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to bring you the best GMAT preparation experience!

Kaplan's GMAT Live Online course allows you to choose from a variety of schedule options, still meets on specific days/times, and still allows you to interact in real-time with instructors and other students via a virtual classroom; all of the physical materials and instructional content are exactly the same. Take class where you feel most comfortable, with even more teacher support. One teacher leads the live class, while others lead a group chat—and even answer your questions one-on-one in private chat. They also reach out to keep you moving along if you get lost.

View a demo of how the Live Online classroom works.

If you would like to register for this course, please e-mail acolind@oakland.edu.

Program Highlights

• 18 hours of core, live online instruction
• 30+ hours of elective, live instruction via the The GMAT Channel
• 9 full-length, computer-based practice tests
• 180+ hours of online instruction and practice
• 5,000+ practice questions—including Qbank, the adaptive quiz builder
• Comprehensive GMAT prep books
• Take a practice test at a real testing center
• One teacher leads the live class, while others lead a group chat—and even answer your questions one-on-one in private chat

Price: $950

• Enjoy the structure and support of Live Online classroom sessions taught by engaging, score-qualified GRE instructors (21 hours of live instruction). The only difference with Live Online is that the classroom format is virtual; the interaction still occurs on specific dates/times, and you are engaged with an instructor and other students.
• Unlimited access to The GRE Channel - a Kaplan exclusive. Get 35 hours of live, highly-interactive unique instruction on everything from the basics to advanced topics taught live and online by Kaplan’s highest rated faculty
• 5,000+ practice questions, including Qbank to create custom quizzes
• 7 full-length computer-based practice tests
• More than 180 hours of online instruction and practice
• Free make-up sessions

• Price: $850
• Hours: 21 hours of live instruction covering all content and test-taking strategies
• Practice tests: 7 full-length computer-based tests 
• Study tools: 
  • 180 hours of online resources
  • Access to The GRE Channel 
  • The following books: GRE Premier: Course Book Edition, GRE Math Workbook, GRE Verbal Workbook, and GRE Pocket Reference
  • An exclusive flashcard app for on-the-go study, available for iOS and Android™ devices

GRE is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Services (ETS), which is not affiliated with Kaplan Test Prep or Oakland University.

Oakland University has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to offer you a premier LSAT preparation course!

Due to popular demand, this course is only available in the Live Online format. The live online course allows you to choose from a variety of schedule options, meets on specific days/times, and still allows you to interact with real instructors and other students via a virtual classroom; all of the physical materials and content are the same.

View a demo of how the Live Online classroom works.

If you would like to enroll in a Live Online course, please e-mail acolind@oakland.edu.

Course Highlights:

• 10 4-hour core sessions featuring comprehensive instruction by expert teachers
• 3 full-length in-class proctored practice LSATs; take 70+ more with self-proctoring tools
• Access to The LSAT Channel – Hundreds of hours of live, highly-interactive, elective workshops on everything from the basics to advanced topics taught live and online by Kaplan’s highest rated faculty.
  • 10-40 hours of elective instruction per week, every week
  • Choose electives by topic, difficulty or faculty
  • Search and watch past-programming with an On Demand online library
• Q-Bank containing 2,000 real LSAT questions^† for customized quizzes by question type
• Smart Reports providing detailed performance analysis and study prescriptions
• Access to a complete PrepTest library (75+ exams) and every released LSAT question (7,500+) with detailed explanations to each question and every answer choice
• Free make-up sessions: live classroom sessions or on-demand
• Comes with the following books: LSAT Premier: Course Book Edition and LSAT Lesson Book

Course Details:

• Cost - $1,000
• Length - 10 weeks with 40 hours of in-class instruction

LSAT is a registered trademark of the Law School Admissions Council, which is not affiliated with Kaplan Test Prep or Oakland University. 

*Higher Score Guarantee: Conditions and restrictions apply. For complete guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg.

Oakland University has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to offer their premier MCAT test prep programs at an unbeatable discount. Kaplan requires every instructor to be score-qualified and rigorously trained on the entire exam, ensuring that you’ll be taught by a team of MCAT experts.

The course is available in two formats: Self-Paced and Live Online.

The live online course allows you to choose from a variety of schedule options, meets on specific days/times, and still allows you to interact with real instructors and other students via a virtual classroom; all of the physical materials and content are the same. Self-paced allows you complete control over your prep for maximum flexibility.

View a demo of how the Live Online classroom works.

Price: $1,800 for Live Online $1,400 for Self-Paced*

*Payment plans are available. Contact Amy Olind at acolind@oakland.edu for more information.

Live Online Highlights

• 700 hours of total instruction and practice
• 16 full-length practice tests
• Adaptive Qbank and MCAT Channel
• The most available AAMC practice material
• 7-book MCAT Subject Review set

Self-Paced Highlights

• Full on-demand MCAT course, available 24/7
• Adaptive Qbank + 16 full-length practice tests
• 660 hours of total instruction and practice
• The most available AAMC practice material
• 7-book MCAT Subject Review set

To register for either course or if you would like more information, please e-mail acolind@oakland.edu

*MCAT is a registered trademark of the AAMC, which is not affiliated with Kaplan Test Prep or Oakland University.

Oakland University has partnered with industry-leader Kaplan Test Prep to offer a discounted SAT prep program. This course provides a research-based, comprehensive approach to helping students study for the SAT exam, and provides a comprehensive review of the key content and test-taking skills and strategies students need for success on the newly redesigned SAT. Full-length practice tests and an online study tool supplement the program to help students maximize performance on test day.

Instructional sessions emphasize critical thinking, close reading, problem solving, and data analysis skills to support students on the rigorous new exam.

Receive updates about registration and upcoming course schedules.

Course features:

• Price: $475 - includes comprehensive Kaplan SAT Academy course book, 6-month access to an online dashboard with additional resources, and water/snacks on practice test days.
  
  *A multiple student discount is available! 10% off tuition will be applied to your account when a second student is registered. Please contact Amy Olind at acolind@oakland.edu if you are planning to register multiple students.
  
  
• Hours: 29 total hours - 21 hours of live instruction + 2 full-length, proctored tests
• Practice tests: 4 (2 in-class, plus 2 additional online, proctored tests)

Study tools:

• Kaplan’s SmartPoints provide a systematic approach to test readiness so that instructors easily promote and prioritize instruction on the most relevant content and question-types including math, evidenced-based reading, and writing and language.
• Using Kaplan's proven Prepare-Practice-Perform instructional mode, students benefit from expertly scaffolded lessons that provide defined support as they master new problem solving and critical thinking skills. Two (2) full-length SAT practice exams are given in the course, and students will receive full score reports to diagnose performance and analyze progress.
• An online study tool for students extends learning beyond the classroom with hours of on-demand lessons led by expert Kaplan instructors.
• Access to updated online quizzes that provide extra, customized practice.
• In class review of strategies that will help your student with critically important aspects of the test, such as time management.

SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with Kaplan or Oakland University.

PACE partner Kaplan Test Prep’s proven strategies help you manage any exam effectively. You will gain confidence in knowing what to expect on the exam and learn how to tackle questions quickly and accurately.

In addition to our more popular offerings, PACE has the ability to offer preparation options for a variety of other exams including:

DAT
The Dental Admission Test®, developed by the American Dental Association (ADA) and administered year-round at Prometric Testing Centers, is a standardized, multiple-choice exam created to help dental school admissions officers assess your knowledge as a prerequisite to the study of dental medicine. It is required by most dental schools as part of their admissions process. The DAT exam has 280 questions, is 4 hours and 15 minutes long, and is offered exclusively via computer. The exam consists of a battery of four distinct tests: Survey of Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning

OAT
All schools and colleges of optometry require candidates to submit OAT scores for admissions. The OAT is designed to predict general academic ability and measure the two skills needed by future optometrists: scientific knowledge and analytical ability. It does this by testing your knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology; your reading comprehension ability; and your quantitative reasoning skills.

PCAT
The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is designed to examine the skills and abilities needed to excel and succeed in pharmacy school. Currently, the overwhelming majority of AACP institutions require the PCAT for admission to pharmacy degree programs. The PCAT tests basic scientific knowledge; math, verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills; and overall critical thinking skills. The test consists of 192 multiple-choice questions and one writing topic, placed in five separate sections. The exam spans approximately four hours, and is offered exclusively on the computer.

PSAT
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a preparatory version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, and most students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year! Testing your skills in reading, writing, and math, the PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long. Unlike the SAT, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520.

If you are interested in prepping for an exam that is not currently being offered, please e-mail acolind@oakland.edu.