Course schedule
* Lessons are 45 minutes in length
General course information
Our Graduate Record Examination (GRE®) Preparation program for International Students has been developed to help international students meet the requirements of the GRE. The test is required for most Master's or Doctorate degree programs in the USA.
If your goal is to gain a Master's or Doctorate degree from a leading university or college in the USA, you will need to take Kaplan International Colleges' GRE (Graduate Record Examination) preparation course and prepare for this challenging test with acknowledged experts.
Kaplan International Colleges' GRE ® preparation course offered in the USA and Canada will prepare you for the test with a strong focus on:
- Verbal skills
- Test-taking strategies
- Analytical writing
Is this course for you?
This program is right for you if:
- You want to apply for a Master's or Doctorate degree in the USA
- Your final goal is to study for a Masters or Doctorate degree in the USA
- You would like the best preparation for the admission test available
- You want to give yourself the best chance of success by focusing on verbal skills, strategies and analytical writing
- You want to prepare for your test with exclusive course materials which have been developed with your needs in mind
Program length: 12 weeks
Program details:
During the next 6 weeks you receive:
30 sessions of structured study (minimum) per week: These sessions are an integral part of your course. You will have access to our extensive library of study materials. Completing regular practice tests in our computer labs will also help build your test confidence.
1 hour teaching component
Lessons:
GRE ® preparation
Your GRE ® preparation classes will focus in detail on each aspect of the test using Kaplan’s exclusive course materials to help you achieve the best results possible.
Structured Study
Your Structured Study sessions are an integral part of your course during which you will have access to our extensive library of study materials. Completing regular practice tests
in our computer labs will also help you build your skills and confidence as you continually work towards a higher score.
Teaching component
After the GRE ® preparation classes have ended, your teacher will continue to meet with the class once a week for one hour to review key concepts and strategies, and to answer students questions. These sessions will provide you with ongoing support during Structured Study, and will help you to improve your writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math skills.
Minimum age: 16
Entry level requirements: TOEFL ® iBT 79
Start Dates 2012:
- Berkeley, Portland, Boston - Feb 20; May 14; Aug 6; Oct 29
- Chicago, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia - Feb 20; Apr 9; Jun 4; Jul 23; Sept 17; Nov 5
- Harvard Square, Seattle, San Francisco - Jan 9; Apr 2; Jun 25; Sep 17
- Los Angeles, Westwood - Feb 20; Apr 9; Jun 4; Jul 23; Sep 17; Nov 5
- New York East Village - Jan 23; Mar 5; Apr 16; May 28; Jul 9 ; Aug 20; Oct 1; Nov 12
- Northeastern University: On Request
All Kaplan International Colleges students studying for 5 or more weeks will be monitored regularly and progress will be recorded in an Individual Student File. The Individual Student File will show how each key English skill has developed and pinpoint the areas of language training which can be improved upon.
At the end of the GRE ® course, students receive a Kaplan Certificate of Achievement detailing the level of proficiency in English achieved. The certificate, together with your Individual Student File, documents your language achievements and can be presented to future employers or educational institutions as proof of your English ability.
Your ultimate reward will be the achievement of a good GRE ® exam result and a place on the Master's or Doctorate program you've been dreaming about!
