If you’re looking for TOEFL and GMAT preparation materials, you’ve come to the right place!  Nova Press’s TOEFL and GMAT preparation materials are comprehensive and affordable.  They are everything you need to master the TOEFL or GMAT test.

The TOEFL is a 5-hour, online exam for non-native English speakers to prove their proficiency in academic English language.  More information about the test can be found on our TOEFL Information page.  We have many books to help prepare you for taking this test.  The Speaking and Writing Strategies for the TOEFL book will help you to learn:

• How to tackle every type and structure of essay the TOEFL® iBT may throw at you
• Step-by-step basic responses for all speaking and writing tasks
• Step-by-step advanced responses for all speaking and writing tasks
• Step-by-step emergency responses for all speaking and writing tasks
• How to revise your spoken and written responses to maximize scoring
• How to rate your own spoken and written responses as an iBT scorer would

The 500 Words, Phrases, and Idioms book uses an integrated vocabulary learning system called recycling.  With this system, you will review previously learned words and phrases while learning new ones.  A variety of quizzes serve to reinforce the vocab learned.  Both this book and the Speaking and Writing Strategies book come with an audio cd.

Our other two TOEFL prep books, Americanize Your Language and Emotionalize Your Speech and Vocabulary 4000, are geared towards helping your overall interactions in the English language.  Americanize Your Language, etc., helps you to learn basic responsive conversational strategies to speed up the process of interaction in English in these digital times.   Vocabulary 4000 provides words and definitions, along with idiom usage, that can be useful in everyday conversation as well as on the TOEFL.

Nova Press’s GMAT prep materials come in a variety of platforms: online course, computer software, books, ebooks, and an iPhone or iPad app.  Each of these options covers all of the information you need for the GMAT, including an extensive math review, basic approaches to logical reasoning questions, tips for improving reading comprehension, and practice prompts for the writing assessment.  Hundreds of questions along with answers and explanations help to clarify points, and we even provide study plan suggestions to help you get the most out of your preparation time.

When preparing for the TOEFL or the GMAT, you can’t go wrong with Nova Press.  Our TOEFL and GMAT preparation materials are comprehensive and convenient.  Master the TOEFL or the GMAT with Nova Press.

Originally posted 2012-08-09 02:20:12.

So you’re looking for SAT strategies to help you on test day?  Look no further.  Nova Press’s SAT prep materials will help you master the SAT and how to approach the test on test day.  We have a variety of platforms to choose from, and all of them include everything you need to know for the SAT.

Each of Nova Press’s SAT Prep materials is divided into three main sections: Reading, Writing, and Math.  But before tackling these, you should read the Orientation that precedes these main content areas.  The Orientation answers questions about the purpose and format of the SAT, suggestions on pacing while taking the test, information on how it is scored, and the benefits of skipping vs. guessing.  It also addresses the ordering of questions, ways to narrow down answer choices, and a suggested study plan.

The reading section focuses on reading comprehension, critical reasoning, sentence completions, vocabulary, and etymology.  Each of these areas includes vocabulary drills.  Strategies are outlined to improve reading comprehension, including classifying questions into six main categories and providing a Three-Step Method to help you focus on the pertinent information in the reading selections.  Pivotal words, which could change the meaning of a sentence or even whole reading excerpt, are reviewed.  The section on critical reasoning will help you improve your understanding of passages where multiple points of view are presented.  It will assist you with determining the premise of each view and discover the viable conclusions.  It also addresses the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning.

Important strategies for SAT studying include narrowing down which vocabulary to learn and ways to learn it.  Nova Press’s SAT Prep Course book provides you with two lists:  one with the recurring words from past SAT tests and a more extensive list that includes good possibilities for words that could be included in the future.  The words are listed alphabetically, and the longer list includes short matching quizzes.  The etymology section that follows the vocabulary lists helps you to learn the origin of words, which can assist with determining the definition of a word you don’t know.

The writing section explains how the essays are scored, reviews grammar rules, gives you suggestions on how to improve sentence and paragraph structure, and provides some drills reinforce the information covered.

The math section will help you a review concepts you may have studied earlier in your school career.  It includes sample questions with detailed explanations on how to determine the correct answer along with strategies for SAT math studying.

Nova Press has you covered when it comes to studying for the SAT.  Whatever platform you prefer, Nova Press’s SAT prep materials will guide you to form your SAT strategies.

Originally posted 2012-08-06 23:41:14.

If you’re looking for GRE course prep online, look no farther.  Nova Press’s GRE Online Course is thorough, convenient, and affordable.  You can access the course anywhere you can access the Internet AND you gain access to our GRE experts.  These experts can answer your questions in real time, letting you get the help or feedback that you need.

Included in the course are hundreds of example problems along with explanations.  It covers all of the sections of the test: math, verbal, and writing.  Plus, the StudyDesk program monitors your progress, lets you see how you compare with other people using the course, and helps you narrow down where you need the most work.

Nova Press’s GRE online prep course is also flexible, allowing you to study the way that is most effective for you.  You can go through content and then work through the practice questions for each section, or you can go directly to the practice test to evaluate where you are.  You can also adjust the feedback so that the program waits to give you your score at the end or in real time, where you find out immediately after answering each question whether it was right or wrong.  You can also take notes within the program.

Convenience is key when studying for the GRE.  Having access to your study materials at any given minute can be very helpful when you are on a tight schedule or if you want access whenever you may feel the motivation.  Nova Press’s GRE online course is the perfect choice.  It even comes with a guarantee: If, at the end of the course, you do not feel sufficiently prepared for the test, you may repeat the course for free — with full access to our instructors.  It really can’t get better than that.

Originally posted 2012-08-03 20:11:16.

In order to successfully study for the LSAT, you should look at LSAT example questions in addition to just material that will be covered.  At times, the questions are worded ambiguously, so you want as much practice as possible deciding what each question means.  Nova Press’s LSAT prep materials will give you plenty of opportunities to review LSAT example questions.

All of our materials include an orientation to the test, including useful information like what the LSAT is intended to measure, the format of the test, an overview of the types of questions asked, how it is scored, suggestions on strategies to use on test day, and a suggestion on how to use the materials for studying.  Be sure to review this section, as knowing this valuable information can help to answer some of the questions you may have about the test.

The other main sections include Games, Arguments, and Reading.  Each section includes detailed information about the section, strategies on how to approach it, and example questions to help you both know what could be asked on the test and how to approach each type of question.  The sections also include many sample problems for you to work through on your own.  The answers are included, so you know where you stand.  Seeing questions both ways (working through them with the prep material and working through them on your own) are valuable tools for preparing for the LSAT.

No matter what platform you prefer, Nova Press has the LSAT prep materials for you.  Don’t just scramble to study information.  Apply it to LSAT example questions and master the LSAT.

Originally posted 2012-08-02 15:36:45.

Trying to determine how much GMAT math comprehension you need to have can be daunting.  Instead of stressing over it, spend time with Nova Press’s GMAT Math Prep Course, which covers everything you need to know for the math portion of the GMAT.

Nova Press’s GMAT Math Prep Course 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.

Don’t stress about GMAT math comprehension.  Work with Nova Press’s GMAT Math Prep Course and feel confident that you can master the GMAT.

Originally posted 2012-07-30 23:41:01.