If you’re preparing for one of those big tests that seems to determine your future (i.e., the SAT, ACT, GRE, or the GMAT), and you’re looking for math problems strategies, you’ve come to the right place.  Nova Press’s test prep materials will give you everything you need to know.  All you need to do is put in the time.

Our study materials for the SAT, GRE, and GMAT tests are available in multiple formats, so you can choose whichever is most convenient or effective for you.  You could use an online course, book, ebook, computer software, or even an Phone app.  All of these platforms include the same material, so you don’t have to choose thoroughness over convenience.  Included are clear examples and explanations along with sample problems.  Some of the problems include detailed explanations on how to arrive at the correct answer while others are in a test format, so you can try it out on your own.  The answers are included in a separate area, though, so you can see how you did.

Topics included in the math review of the SAT materials are: substitution, defined function, functions, number theory, geometry, coordinate geometry, elimination strategies, inequalities, fractions & decimals, equations, averages, ratio & proportion, exponents & roots, factoring, algebraic expressions, percents, graphs, word problems, sequences & series, counting, probability & statistics, as well as other miscellaneous problems.  Each topic has lots of examples, and we walk you through how to do each type of problem step-by-step.

For ACT math review, we have a specific ACT Math Prep Course book to help you prepare.  The book is structured so that the earliest part does not require much prior knowledge about mathematics.  That way, you can review the most basic concepts before moving on to more complicated topics.  Each topic includes clear explanations with examples, so you can see the information in action.  They also include practice problems so you can apply the information based on that topic on your own.  The answers are given in the very next section, with explanations for why each choice from the multiple choice is right or wrong.  The entire book ends with a diagnostic/review test so you can prepare for the set-up of the actual test, with all of the topics mixed together.

The GRE materials include a math section that addresses substitution, defined functions, number theory, quantitative comparisons, geometry, inequalities, and fractions & decimals, just to name a few areas.  The Math Notes section provides a brief overview of concepts while the individual subsections give clear examples with explanations, in case you need more detail.  Practice questions end each section, giving you an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned, and answers with explanations are provided in a separate area so you can check yourself.

Finally, the GMAT materials are available either as comprehensive courses, or you can specialize with which book you decide to get.  The GMAT Math Prep Course book covers many subcategories for the math portion of the GMAT.  These subsections include substitution, defined functions, number theory, geometry, coordinate geometry, elimination strategies, inequalities, fractions & decimals, equations, averages, ratio & proportion, exponents & roots, factoring, algebraic expressions, percents, graphs, word problems, sequences & series, counting, and probability & statistics.  Each section contains clear explanations and examples of each concept along with practice questions for you.  The answers for the practice questions are included in a separate area, giving you a chance to work through the problems on your own but still allowing you to check your answers.  This book also includes a diagnostic/review test and a summary of math properties, giving you even more opportunities to be prepared for test day.

If you’re looking to learn math problems strategies, Nova Press’s test prep materials will help you on your way to mastery.  When you put in the time with our materials, you develop the strategies you need to succeed on your test.

Originally posted 2013-09-16 00:15:26.

As the MCAT is such a large test with such a broad spectrum of information covered, Nova Press’s books are broken down by subject.  The MCAT Trilogy together provide the most comprehensive MCAT prep available.  Each book contains tons of MCAT questions to help you prepare for test day.

Our MCAT Physics book takes a conceptual approach to MCAT physics, assisting you to learn concepts instead of memorizing obscure scientific concepts.  Set up in an easy-to-follow format, even students who struggle with physics will be able to follow, understand, and master the logical explanation of each key concept.  Additionally, it includes 49 MCAT-style passages, 500 challenging MCAT-style practice problems, detailed step-by-step solutions to all problems, and illustrations and tables to further clarify the concepts discussed.

The MCAT Biology book provides a comprehensive review of MCAT biology as well as a thorough analysis of the MCAT Verbal section.  In twenty chapters, learn the core concepts of MCAT biology through logically outlined, straightforward text. Illustrations help emphasize relevant topics and clarify difficult concepts. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems modeled after the MCAT exam, with complete, detailed explanation of the answers.  This book also strives to help you understand concepts instead of rote memorization of facts.  In addition to thoroughly covering all of the concepts on the test, this book includes 8 chapters of test-taking strategies, including reading comprehension and critical reasoning.

The MCAT Chemistry Book presents a comprehensive review of MCAT general chemistry and organic chemistry in an easy-to-follow, logical format.  Each branch of chemistry is covered extensively, including illustrations and tables when necessary to help students understand the more difficult MCAT chemistry concepts. At the conclusion of each chapter, challenging practice problems with detailed explanations to answers test and further your comprehension.

Nova Press provides a thorough review of all material to be tested on the MCAT, including MCAT-style questions and passages.  With our MCAT Trilogy, you can have all of the information you need at the tip of your fingers, complete with thorough examples and explanations.  Don’t leave your MCAT score to chance.  Get studying with Nova Press.

Originally posted 2013-09-16 00:01:12.

In preparing for the GMAT, it’s smart to look for sample GMAT Reading Comprehension Passages.  Where can you get practice excerpts and learn some techniques to help you on test day?  Nova Press has the solution.  The Nova Press GMAT Prep Materials offer a variety of ways to get ready for your big test day.

The GMAT Prep Course book offers sections on math, logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing assessment, just to name a few, along with hundreds of GMAT-style questions along with solutions.  The verbal section includes specific methods to approach GMAT reading, questions to ask yourself when reading about a topic in order to glean the most information, and exercises with detailed explanations on how to achieve the correct answer.  It helps you to look out for pivotal words that might alter the entire meaning of a text and ways that the authors could be trying to trick you with these words.  It draws on earlier suggestions to help you develop a “Three-Step Method” for handling GMAT reading comprehension.  Of course, it also includes practice reading passages with accompanying questions.

Another concern with GMAT reading may be the logic questions. Nova Press offers solutions on how to get to the bottom of these questions by helping you understand what to look for when determining a premise, conclusion, or just following the reasoning of a statement.  It also focuses on the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning and how these affects your answer.  It addresses many of the techniques that the test writers use to throw you off when trying to determine the correct answer.  The book includes a large number of practice questions, followed by answers and explanations.

Nova Press GMAT Prep Course can help you focus on ways to improve so you no longer need to worry about GMAT reading.

Originally posted 2013-09-13 02:43:54.

The data sufficiency problems on the GMAT are not anymore difficult than the content in the rest of the math section.  Rather, the complicated directions are what increase the difficulty level.  By working with Nova Press’s GMAT prep materials, you can know the directions before walking into the test and be clear on what they’re actually looking for.  We outline how to work through a problem and give clear explanations, so you can follow the reasoning.

These questions are by far the most dreaded because they are unlike anything previously encountered.  This section of the test cannot be “beaten” with a few quick tricks, but you can learn the tools necessary to master it.  The first and only book of its kind, Nova’s GMAT Data Sufficiency Prep Course teaches you the mathematical and logical concepts you will need to solve even the most difficult data sufficiency questions. Plus, we’ll teach you how to think like a test writer to be able to spot the correct answers with confidence!

The book, comprising 24 chapters, includes a comprehensive review of all of the data sufficiency math available.  To further your understanding, there are 196 examples and more than 200 exercises.  We also go through step-by-step explanations for every question, so you can learn how to arrive at the correct answer for each question.

If you are aiming to get 700+ on the GMAT and are looking for a data sufficiency book to help you get there, you’re in the right place.  Nova Press’s Data Sufficiency Prep Course will guide you through a thorough review of everything you need to know to master the data sufficiency portion of the GMAT.

Our other GMAT prep materials are available on a variety of platforms and help you prepare for a broader range of what will be on the test.  These, too, work to help you prepare for data sufficiency, but their focus is divided between that and the rest of the math section, the verbal section, and the writing section.  These materials are excellent choices in helping you prepare for the GMAT.

Originally posted 2012-08-23 02:22:43.

The MCAT exam is for anyone applying to medical school, including allopathic, osteopathic, podiatric, and veterinary medicine.  It is an intensive exam, taking five and a half hours to complete.  Topics tested on MCAT include physical science, biological science, verbal reasoning, and writing.  Preparing for this exam can be a grueling experience, but let Nova Press ease your stress.  Our MCAT Trilogy reviews all of the information you need for this massive exam.

To learn more about the test itself, visit our MCAT Information page, which answers frequently asked questions about the test.  Questions include the range that is considered a good score, suggested amount of time to prepare for the test, and how it is scored, among others.

Our MCAT Physics book takes a conceptual approach to MCAT physics, assisting you to learn concepts instead of memorizing obscure scientific concepts.  Set up in an easy-to-follow format, even students who struggle with physics will be able to follow, understand, and master the logical explanation of each key concept.  Additionally, it includes 49 MCAT-style passages, 500 challenging MCAT-style practice problems, detailed step-by-step solutions to all problems, and illustrations and tables to further clarify the concepts discussed.

The MCAT Biology book provides a comprehensive review of MCAT biology as well as a thorough analysis of the MCAT Verbal section.  In twenty chapters, learn the core concepts of MCAT biology through logically outlined, straight-forward text. Illustrations help emphasize relevant topics and clarify difficult concepts. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems modeled after the MCAT exam, with complete, detailed explanation of the answers.  This book also strives to help you understand concepts instead of rote memorization of facts.  In addition to thoroughly covering all of the concepts on the test, this book includes 8 chapters of test-taking strategies, including reading comprehension and critical reasoning.

The MCAT Chemistry Book presents a comprehensive review of MCAT general chemistry and organic chemistry in an easy-to-follow, logical format.  Each branch of chemistry is covered extensively, including illustrations and tables when necessary to help students understand the more difficult MCAT chemistry concepts. At the conclusion of each chapter, challenging practice problems with detailed explanations to answers test and further your comprehension.

While the learning everything for all of the topics tested on MCAT can seem like a daunting task, you can master the MCAT.  With Nova Press’s MCAT Trilogy, you will have all of the information you need.  All that’s left is for you to put in the study time.

Originally posted 2012-08-11 04:15:39.