Many standardized tests include writing.  If you have pedantic handwriting, you may feel that you can’t get your thoughts out fast enough to do well.  Rather than stress, practice with writing prompts similar to those on the test, along with the correct response time frame.  Nova Press includes many sample writing prompts in their test prep materials, allowing you to prepare sufficiently before test day.

The sections on writing in any of our test prep materials initially review basic concepts to help your writing.  These include basic grammar, sentence structure, and ideas on how to develop your own writing style.  It reviews some commonly misused words or phrases and gives tons of examples.  You also get a chance to review some prompts and sample responses to those prompts.  By seeing other responses, you can learn what are good techniques are used in good writing and ways to improve writing that’s not so hot.

Finally, we provide a number of sample prompts to give you a chance to combine what you’ve learned in the review with your writing skills.  In most cases, rubrics are included so you can evaluate your writing based on the same criteria that will be used by the test-graders.  If you choose to study with one of our online courses, you get access to our test specialists who can answer questions in real time.

While Nova Press cannot directly influence pedantic handwriting, we can help you be prepared for test day and help you learn to structure your writing to be most effective.  That way, you can learn to get your ideas down in an organized and effective way within a time constraint.  Let Nova Press help you prepare for your test.

Originally posted 2012-06-28 04:51:21.

When preparing for the GRE, you may want to work on one specific aspect more than the others.  For instance, you may be stellar at reading comprehension and writing but need to work on math.  If you’re looking for GRE mathematics preparation materials, Nova Press has the materials for you!  We have many different platforms, including a comprehensive book (reviews math, verbal and writing), a specialized GRE math prep book, GRE Prep Software, online course, and Phone and tablets apps.  Choose the platform that will best address your needs.

All of these include extensive review of the mathematical concepts you’ll need for taking the GRE.  Some of the topics addressed are: substitution, number theory, quantitative comparisons, geometry, inequalities, averages, and word problems.  Each section includes a thorough review of the concept for that section, along with clear examples and explanations.  Each section also works through sample problems, giving you a chance to see how to apply the concepts.  Finally, practice problems are included for you to work through the concepts on your own.  In the book, the answers are included in a separate section.  For the electronic study materials, you can choose whether to work in test mode or mentor mode.  In mentor mode, you receive immediate feedback as to whether you chose the right or wrong answer.  In test mode, you can take a GRE timed test and have it scored by the program for you.

The GRE Math Prep Course book contains 164 examples and over 600 exercises, ranging from easy to very difficult.  This book is geared towards helping you get over a 700 on the math section of the GRE.  If you are willing to put in the work, Nova Press has the materials to help you succeed.

Originally posted 2012-06-26 05:44:22.

When building vocabulary for a standardized test, it can be very frustrating trying to read the dictionary and pick which words and definitions they are most likely to ask.  Instead, let Nova Press guide your vocabulary study.  Our GRE, SAT, and ACT books include extensive vocabulary lists and break them down into the “most likely” and “other probable candidates”.

The first 400 words (the “Ubiquitous 400”) have appeared on the tests a surprisingly frequently.  Read through the list and check the ones you already know.  Then you know where to focus the rest of your time.  You could create flashcards, study them column-by-column, ask other people to quiz you, or any other creative way you decide.  We then provide a list of 4,000 more words that are candidates for the test.

If you’re looking for exercises to test your knowledge, the books include some matching exercises, broken down into smaller groups.  Our books also include a section on etymology.  Studying the origin of words can help you make educated guesses as to their meaning.  That way, if you don’t have time to memorize all 4,000 words, you still have a fighting chance at choosing the correct definition.

Don’t get overwhelmed, flipping through the dictionary, guessing which words to study.  Guide your study with Nova Press.  Our books will help you narrow down the choices and guide you to success.

Originally posted 2012-06-22 23:46:03.

Are you ready to take the ACT?  Remember, the sooner you start your test prep, the more practice you will get and the higher your score will be.  Nova Press is the leader in test prep materials, including the ACT.  In fact, many of the test prep centers online are using our materials to create their courses!  So, instead of paying hundreds of dollars for fancy prep programs, you can access the SAME information for only $49.95.  How is that for smart?  Here are the ACT test dates for 2018 to assist you in planning for the test:

2018 Test Dates (National)

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
February 10, 2018*	January 12, 2018	January 13-19, 2018
April 14, 2018	March 9, 2018	March 10-23, 2018
June 9, 2018	May 4, 2018	May 5-18, 2018
July 14, 2018*	June 15, 2018	June 16-22, 2018
September 8, 2018	TBA	TBA
October 27, 2018	TBA	TBA
December 8, 2018	TBA	TBA

 

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February and July test dates. No test centers are scheduled in California for the July test date.

 

Originally posted 2018-02-20 18:50:07.

You can get a GMAT software license from Nova Press for a fraction of the cost of a program from other test prep companies.  Even better:  it is an effective and thorough review of everything you need!  Nova Press’s GMAT Prep Course Software is affordable and complete.

The software takes you step-by-step through reviews of both verbal and math content and explains much of the mentality between GMAT questions.  By understanding the questions, you can better decide what the correct answer choice is.  The software contains hundreds of GMAT-style questions, all with detailed explanations to help you to the right answer.  The program is also flexible, as it allows you to choose which mode to use for a section.  Mentor mode gives you immediate feedback as to whether you chose the right or a wrong answer while test mode lets you take a practice test with GMAT timing and then scores it for you.

The math section includes seventeen lessons, covering topics like substitution, number theory, geometry, fractions & decimals, and averages.  Each topic includes many clear examples with sample answers and explanations on how to arrive at the correct one.

The verbal section focuses on reading comprehension, arguments, and sentence correction.  The reading comprehension outlines the six types of questions asked in the verbal section of the test, reinforces pivotal words, and specifies a six-step method that is an effective approach on test-day.  The arguments section helps you to know what to look to understand the meaning for each excerpt.  Sentence correction reviews basic grammar and potentially problematic word usage.

The program also works through logical reasoning questions and data sufficiency problems, to make sure you are fully prepared on test day.

When looking into a GMAT software license, consider Nova Press.  Our GMAT Prep Course Software is thorough and affordable, giving you everything you need to master the GMAT.

Originally posted 2012-06-21 04:37:40.