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Test Preparation
Our next SAT Preparation Program begins October 2019!
For more information, click the SAT tab below or call 248-370-2985.
OU PACE has partnered with industry-leader Kaplan Test Prep to offer Michigan students year-round preparation courses at a discounted rate.
OU PACE has partnered with industry-leader Kaplan Test Prep to offer Michigan students a superior ACT preparation course.
Expert instructors will help your student identify and excel at the question types most common on the exam, and they’ll share the proven strategies that will help them tackle the ACT like a pro. Students will gain confidence in knowing what to expect on the exam and knowing how to tackle questions quickly and accurately. With guided study plans, thousands of practice questions and full-length simulated exams, your child will be fully prepared to achieve their target score on test day!
Course features:
- Price: $530
- Hours: 18 hours of live instruction
- Practice tests: 4 full-length proctored ACTs to sharpen pacing skills (2 in-class and 2 online), plus access to five additional full-length tests.
- Study tools:
- Access to The ACT Channel, which offers interactive sessions with Kaplan All-Star teachers, instant one-on-one help, and targeted learning that will help you focus on the topics you need most.
- Exam score analysis to identify areas for improvement and target your prep.
- 2 of Kaplan’s acclaimed prep books to supplement your course and more than 1,000 practice questions in our updated Quiz Bank and online quizzes.
- 25+ hours of additional on-demand content containing instructional videos ranging from 5 to 15 minutes on every ACT topic. Watch the ones you need, when you need them.
Oakland University has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to bring you the best GMAT preparation experience!
The course is currently offered via the Live Online format only due to popular demand. The 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.
To view a demo of how the Live Online classroom works, please click here.
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
- 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
Course Features
- Price: $950
- Hours: 18 hours of in-class instruction
- Practice tests: 9 computer-adaptive practice tests
- Study tools: Access to extensive online resources, practice questions, and instruction via the GMAT Channel
*Oakland University reserves the right to cancel courses due to low enrollment. To allow maximum enrollment, you will be notified of course cancellation 24 hours before the course start date via your home email or phone on record.
- 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.
To view a demo of how the Live Online classroom works, please click here.
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 toThe 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 reserves the right to cancel courses due to low enrollment. To allow maximum enrollment, you will be notified of course cancellation 24 hours before the course start date via your home email or phone on record.
Notice: By registering for this Professional and Continuing Education class, I agree that Oakland University can share my contact information (name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address) with Kaplan Test Prep for the purposes of administering the class.
PACE is proud to offer MCAT test prep courses in partnership with Kaplan Test Prep, a premier provider of test preparation programs. 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.
Due to popular demand, this course is available in the Live Online format only. 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.
To view a demo of how the Live Online classroom works, please click here.
To register or if you would like more information about the live online format, please e-mail acolind@oakland.edu.
Course features:
- Price: $ 1,975 - Payment plans are available. Contact Amy Olind at acolind@oakland.edu for more information.
- Hours: 700 hours of total instruction and practice
- 36 in-class hours with your instructor
- Hundreds of hours of additional online resources
- Study Resources:
- 15 full-length practice tests
- 7-book MCAT Subject Review Set
- Over 10,000 MCAT practice items
- Adaptive Qbank for MCAT: With MCAT Adaptive Qbank, you won't waste valuable time on questions that are too easy for you—or get stuck on hard questions before you're ready for them. Our adaptive technology continually challenges you at your skill level.
- Access to the most available official AAMC practice resources
- Access to The MCAT Channel, which gives each student unlimited access to Kaplan's top-rated MCAT faculty for live, elective instruction six days a week. You'll selectively join the Channel episodes that target your greatest areas of opportunity, so you can gain more points in less time.
- 130 interactive Science Review videos
*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.
To receive updates about registration and upcoming course schedules, please click here.
Course features:
Price: $475 - includes comprehensive 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: 26 total hours - 18 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.
Official registration for the October 2019 weekend program is now OPEN! Click the black "Register Now" button on this page to start the process. Call 248-370-4699 if you have trouble registering.
October 2019 Course Schedule (to prep for the November and/or December test dates)
| Session | Topic | Day | Date | Time |
| 1 | Diagnostic Exam | Saturday | 10/5 | 9am-1pm |
| 2 | Class 1 | Sunday | 10/6 | 9am-12pm |
| 3 | Class 2 | Saturday | 10/12 | 9am-12pm |
| 4 | Class 3 | Sunday | 10/13 | 9am-12pm |
| 5 | Practice Test | Saturday | 10/19 | 9am-1pm |
| 6 | Class 4 | Sunday | 10/20 | 9am-12pm |
| 7 | Class 5 | Saturday | 10/26 | 9am-12pm |
| 8 | Class 6 | Sunday | 10/27 | 9am-12pm |
*Oakland University reserves the right to cancel courses due to low enrollment. To allow maximum enrollment, you will be notified of course cancellation 24 hours before the course start date via your home email or phone on record.
Notice: By registering for this Professional and Continuing Education class, I agree that Oakland University can share my contact information (name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address) with Kaplan Test Prep for the purposes of administering the class.
Sign-up for the e-list to receive notifications about the finalized 2020 schedule and registration.
Oakland University PACE will continue to offer a one-week SAT Summer Camp! Utilizing industry-leader Kaplan Test Prep's "Prepare-Practice-Perform" curriculum, this program will provide a research-based, comprehensive approach to helping students prepare for the SAT. Included are a comprehensive review of the key content, test-taking skills, and strategies, 2 full-length practice tests, a course book, and an online study tool. Instructional sessions will emphasize critical thinking, close reading, problem solving, and data analysis skills.
Dates: July 2020 - Exact Schedule TBD
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: $395
Limited seats available. Official registration is now OPEN! Click the black "Register" button and type "SAT" in the search bar. Please call 248-370-4699 with questions about registering.
OU PACE has begun partnering with schools in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties to offer discounted SAT prep courses. Programs take place at the home school, which allows for students to prep in a familiar, convenient location.
Program Overview
- Programs can be customized to meet individual school needs, but students will receive up to 20 hours of in-person instruction in addition to two fully-proctored practice tests.
- Oakland University staff lead instruction and will work closely with school personnel to ensure program success.
- Students receive a comprehensive course book and access to an online companion containing additional practice tests, quizzes and sample questions, and additional video instruction.
For more information on initiating a partnership, please contact Amy Olind at acolind@oakland.edu.
Note: Schools have been approved to use Section 31a funding to cover the costs of this program. A brief description is copied below, but for more information please visit the Michigan Department of Education website.
Section 31a At-Risk Program Description: Section 31a of the State School Aid Act provides funding to eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Public School Academies (PSAs) for the intent and purposes focused on the following student outcomes: attending school regularly, reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade, being proficient in mathematics by the end of 8th grade, and being career and college ready by high school graduation.
Prep Options
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.
