Outreach Ministries: Test Preparation

There are a number of major academic tests that must be passed in order to succeed. So much is riding on these tests, that preparation courses are often offered. However, a high fee is often charged for the privilege of attending. (In some cases, over $100 for a three day seminar) By offering a low cost or free alternative to students, you are helping to raise your community to a higher level of success.

GED- The GED is taken by individuals who did not earn a high school diploma. Common reasons for GED recipients not having received a high school diploma include immigration to the United States or Canada; homeschooling; and leaving high school early due to a lack of interest, the inability to pass required tests, or personal problems. It covers reading comprehension, writing, social studies, scince and mathmatics.

SAT- The SAT is a type of standardized test frequently used by colleges and universities in the United States to aid in the selection of incoming students. The test contains ten sections at a total length of 3 hours 45 minutes; with an additional writing section. General subjects covered are math, reading comprehension, and writing. SAT subject tests are also availabe in a number of disiplines and are usually taken at the Univerity’s request.

ACT- The ACT, formerly the American College Testing Program, is a college-entrance achievement test that emerged in 1959 as a competitor to the College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test, now the SAT. Mirroring the changes undergone by the SAT in 2005, the ACT started offering a writing test in February, 2005. Almost every college accepts and treats the ACT and SAT equally.

GRE- The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE ,is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States. It is created and administered by the Educational Testing Service and is similar in format and content to the SAT.

LSAT- The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test that is administered by the Law School Admission Council. It is intended to provide law schools with a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that of their applicants. The LSAT is administered four times per year, traditionally in February, June, October, and December, and scores are distributed on a scale of 120 to 180—with 180 the highest possible score, and 120 the lowest. Subjects tested are Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Anylitcal Thinking, and Writing ability.

MCAT- The Medical College Admission Test is a standardized test administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges to prospective medical students as a means to standardise comparison between them for purposes of admission to medical school. The test consits of four sections: Physical Science, Verbal Reasoning, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences.

There are dozens if not hundreds of additional standardized tests out there. The ones listed above are only the most common for prep classes. Survey your local school campuses to determine what test prep courses are needed the most.

Helpful Links

Test Prep Preview- Dozens of printable free practice tests.

Amazon.Com Books- A list of test prep reading material.

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