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SPRING – SUMMER 2010 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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Here’s what some students think about FAU’s Test Preparation courses:“I never imagined I could get a perfect score on the verbal and 738 on the math. Choosing FAU’stest preparation is the best decision I have ever made.”(SAT)

“The instructor was excellent—the best math teacher I’ve ever had! He was able tothoroughly convey every concept in a way that I could understand. He was interesting andfunny, and his passion for the work made me feel like I was having fun while doing it.”(SAT Math)

“The course is very helpful, and the teacher is so nice. Thanks to FAU for offering these courses.”(SAT Math)

“Fun, cool teacher! She made things easier to understand, especially for someone like mewho is totally clueless in math issues.”(CLAST Math)

“The instructor did an excellent job. She broke everything down and went over things that we did not understand. It was a great pleasure having her as my teacher. She is an asset to FAU.”(CLAST Math)

“The instructor was amazing. I would recommend her 100 % to everyone!”(CLAST Math)

“The teacher made difficult work easy and fun. I feel as though I am prepared to do an excellentjob on the GRE.” (GRE)

“The teacher is excellent! Not only did I get an excellent review in math and verbal skills, butI picked up a few new tricks. I feel well prepared, and my test-taking anxiety has gone down.”(GRE)

“Our instructor was extremely knowledgeable, and she was an excellent teacher. She was able to help us with strategies and crucial test-taking skills. Awesome instructor!”(GRE)

“I have taken other LSAT prep classes (two to be exact), and this instructor is by far the best, most knowledgeable and informative instructor I have ever experienced or heard of. Histechniques, suggestions and strategies are far more useful than what is given in the books.”(LSAT)

“This course was excellent due to the instructor. He made the material interesting and had manyhelpful tips for taking the LSAT. My thanks to him for a great job.”(LSAT)

“The instructor was wonderful! I learned a lot from the course, and I truly enjoyed it.”(GMAT)

“The instructor was very good. He took an interest and helped us with all of the problems.”(GMAT)

“Our instructor was very knowledgeable about the subject. He was very friendly and taught the course in a fun manner that made it enjoyable and easy to understand. I give him anA++! I would enjoy having him again.”(Math Refresher)

2 FAU TESTPREP SPRING – SUMMER 2010

Each year hundreds of thousands of students across the nation take tests forundergraduate and graduate school admission. Research indicates that the rightpreparation for these tests positively affects test scores. We feel confident,based on our years of experience, that Florida Atlantic University Test Prepcourses can help you achieve your goals. In fact, our test preparation courses maybe one of the best investments you make in your education.

Our instructors are experts, and they are dedicated to improving yourperformance. They will help you identify your trouble spots, increase your readingspeed and master trick questions, while reducing your stress. Our philosophy isthat if you know what to expect and how to approach the exam, your anxiety willbe reduced, and you will be able to keep your concentration at a high levelthroughout the exam.

PREPARING TO TAKE A PREP COURSEIf you are planning to enroll in a prep course, you should have a basic foundationof at least high school algebra and geometry. If you haven’t taken anymathematics courses, you should plan to do so before enrolling in a prep course.Our GRE Math Fundamentals course is a great way to update your skills beforetaking the GRE or GMAT course.

SMART TEST PREP GUARANTEEYou can repeat a test preparation course to further elevate your test scores for anadministrative fee of $50 within one year of the last course attended.

LEARNING LABOur computer lab contains computer-adaptive software that is available for youthroughout the preparation course and until you take the exam. When you registerfor a prep course, you will have access to our computer lab for as long as youneed it. Presently, the latest software is available for GMAT, GRE, LSAT and SAT.

TEXTBOOKSIf your course requires you to purchase a text, you can do so at the FAU BocaRaton bookstore. Textbooks should be purchased prior to the first class.Bring your book to every class! For bookstore hours, call 561.297.3720. Textbookscan also be ordered and purchased from Barnes and Nobles on Glades Road inBoca Raton. Barnes and Noble can be contacted by calling 561.750.2134.

FAU TESTING CENTERBoca Raton CampusThe testing center administers most of the tests in this book. Call 561.297.3160 orvisit www.fau.edu/testing for more information on the test dates and procedures.CANCELLATIONSPlease notify us by phone or fax at least 48 hours before the course begins if youmust cancel a course. You will receive a full refund minus a $15 processing feefor each course. If less than 48 hours notice is given, you will be charged a $40processing fee for each course. No cancellations will be accepted AFTER a coursebegins. If a course is cancelled by us for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

n GMATFAU Test Prep's 30-hoursGMAT Classroom Course - $599The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) is a standardized exam--delivered in English--that helps business schools assess the qualifications ofapplicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the testas one predictor of academic performance in an MBA or other graduatemanagement program.

The GMAT consists of four separately timed sections. The two first sections arethe Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The AWA section consists of twoseparate writing tasks—Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. Theremaining two sections (Quantitative and Verbal) consist of multiple-choicequestions delivered in a computer-adaptive format. The quantitative sectioncontains 37 multiple-choice questions of two question types—data sufficiencyand problem solving. The verbal section contains 41 multiple-choice questions ofthree question types—reading comprehension, critical reasoning and sentencecorrection.

FAU Test Prep has designed a special course to prepare you for the computeradaptive version of the GMAT. The course has been designed to teach test-takingstrategies, to provide a review of fundamental verbal and math skills, to providepractice in taking actual GMAT exams and to offer guidance and help withindependent study.

If you want a structured, non-threatening learning environment with experiencedinstructors, FAU Test Prep is for you!

FAU GMAT will help you with all aspects of the test:• Review of fundamental verbal and math skills

• Quantitative Section: Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving

• Verbal Section: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction

• AWA – Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument

• Informative lectures with smart testing strategies

FAU Test Prep is using the official text and software created by EducationalTesting Services (ETS), the company that administers the exam.Visit www.mba.com to obtain additional information regarding the GMAT test.

Required text: The Official Guide for GMAT Review (12th edition – ETS),ISBN # 978-0-470-44974-5 (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

Included in FAU Test Prep’s 30-hour GMAT prep class:• The workbook – Smart Test Prep – GMAT*

• Unlimited use of our Boca Raton computer lab with multiple GMAT software

• You can repeat any GMAT test preparation course to further elevate your test scores for an administrative fee of $50 within

one year of the last course attended.

• Classes conveniently located on FAU campuses

Test DatesThe GMAT is given year-round at computer-based testing centers. Call 1-800-717-GMAT (4628) to schedule an appointment to take the test or visitwww.mba.com.

For more information, call 561.297.2573 or e-mail [email protected].

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n GREFAU Test Prep's 24-hours GRE Classroom Course - $499The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general exam is required for entranceinto most American graduate schools (except business schools, which require theGMAT, and law schools, which require the LSAT). The test is composed ofanalytical writing, verbal and quantitative sections.

FAU Test Prep has designed a special GRE classroom course to prepare you forthe computer adaptive version of the GRE. The course has been designed to teachtest-taking strategies, to provide a review of fundamental verbal and math skills,to provide practice in taking actual GRE exams and to offer guidance and helpwith independent study.

If you want a structured, non-threatening learning environment withexperienced instructors, FAU Test Prep’s GRE classroom course is for you!

Visit www.ets.org to obtain additional information regarding the GRE test.

FAU TESTING CENTERBoca Raton CampusThe testing center administers most of the tests in this book. Call 561.297.3160 orvisit www.fau.edu/testing for more information on the test dates and procedures.

FAU GRE will help you with all aspects of the test: • Review of fundamental verbal and math skills• Analytical writing• Verbal: analogies, antonyms, reading comprehension, sentence

completion• Quantitative: arithmetic, algebra and geometry, data analysis and

quantitative reasoning• Informative lectures with smart test-taking strategies

FAU Test Prep is using text and software created by Educational Testing Services (ETS).Required text: Practicing to Take the GRE (10th edition by ETS) ISBN# 0-88685-212-9 (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

Included in the course fees are: • The workbook—“Smart Test Prep – GRE”*• Unlimited use of our Boca Raton computer lab with multiple GRE

software programs• You can repeat any GRE test preparation course to further

elevate your test scores for an administrative fee of $50 within one year of the last course attended.

• Classes conveniently located on FAU campusesTest DatesThe GRE is given year-round at computer-based test centers worldwide.

Call 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) to schedule an appointment to take thetest or visit www.ets.org.

n GRE MATH FUNDAMENTALS

FAU Test Prep's 24-hours Classroom Course - $499

The math portion of the GRE requires a working knowledge of the math youlearned in high school. This includes algebra, geometry, number theory,exponents, percentages, graphs, fractions and decimals, ratio and proportion,probability, statistics and much more.

Option 1Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 12 – Feb. 11 7:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GM011210B

Option 2Saturdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 9:00 AM -2:00 PMDavie Campus#GM012310D

Option 3Saturdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 9:00 AM -2:00 PMJupiter Campus#GM012310J

Option 4Mon. & Wed., Feb. 15 – March 24 (no classes on 3/8/10 & 3/10/10)7:00 - 10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GM021510B

Option 5Saturdays, March 20 – April 249:00 AM -2:00 PMJupiter Campus#GM032010J

Option 6Tues. & Thurs., April 13 – May 137:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GM041310B

Option 7Mon. & Wed., June 7 – July 12 (no class 7/5/10)7:00 - 10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GM060710B

Option 8Saturdays, June 5 – July 17 9:00 AM -2:00 PMDavie Campus#GM060510D

Option 9Saturdays, June 5 – July 17 9:00 AM -2:00 PMJupiter Campus#GM060510J

Option 10Saturdays, July 24 – August 289:00 AM -2:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GM072410B

Option 1Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 19 – Feb. 11 7:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G011910B

Option 2Saturdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G012310B

Option 3Saturdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMJupiter Campus#G012310J

Option 4Tues. & Thurs., Feb. 16 – March 18(no classes on 3/9/10 & 3/11/10)7:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G021610B

Option 5Saturdays, March 6 – April 17 (noclass on 3/13/10)9:00 AM - 1:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G030610B

Option 6Saturdays, March 6 – April 17 (noclass on 3/13/10)9:00 AM - 1:00 PMDavie Campus#G030610D

Option 7Saturdays, March 20 – April 249:00 AM - 1:00 PMJupiter Campus#G032010J

Option 8Mon. & Wed., April 21 – May 17 7:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G042110B

Option 9Tues. & Thurs., May 25 – June 177:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G052510B

Option 10Saturdays, June 5 – July 179:00 AM - 1:00 PMDavie Campus#G060510D

Option 11Saturdays, June 5 – July 179:00 AM - 1:00 PMJupiter Campus#G060510J

Option 12Tues. & Thurs., June 29 – July 227:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G062910B

Option 13Saturdays, July 24 – August 289:00 AM - 1:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G072410B

Option 14Tues. & Thurs., July 27 – August 197:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#G072710B


This course provides a comprehensive review of the basic concepts of math thatwill be tested on the GRE. First the math principles are taught and practiced inclass; then math problems from actual GRE tests are solved. If you know that youhave forgotten these foundational math concepts, then this course is a must.

Required text: Practicing to Take the GRE (10th edition by ETS) ISBN# 0-88685-212-9 (available at the FAU bookstore). This is the same textbookrequired for the regular GRE prep course.

After completing the GRE MATH Fundamentals, you may register for a regularGRE course, which includes the verbal and math sections, for a fee of $149.

n LSATFAU Test Prep's 21-hours LSAT Classroom Course - $499

The LSAT is a half-day standardized test required for admission to all LSAC-member schools. It provides a standard measurement of acquired reading andverbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors inassessing applicants.

The test consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions. Four ofthe five sections contribute to the test taker’s score. These sections include onereading comprehension section, one analytical reasoning section and two logicalreasoning sections. The unscored section typically is used to pretest new testitems and to pre-equate new test forms. A 30-minute writing sample isadministered at the end of the test. The writing sample is not scored by LSAC,but copies are sent to all law schools to which you apply.

The FAU LSAT Preparation course is designed to help you prepare for the exam byfamiliarizing you with each subject area, giving important insights into the typesof questions and offering timed testing practice.

Visit www.lsat.org to obtain additional information regarding the LSAT test.

Test Dates:The test is administered four times a year at hundreds of locations around the world:

• February 6, 2010• June 7, 2010


FAU LSAT will help you with all aspects of the test:• LSAT essay writing• Practice exams• Analytical reasoning• Logical reasoning• Reading comprehension• Timing and strategy• Completing your law school application

Recommended text: The Next 10 Actual, LSAT PreTests™ISBN # 978-0-9-7930505-4 (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

Included in the course fees are:• Unlimited use of our Boca Raton computer lab with multiple GRE

software• The workbook—“Smart Test Prep – LSAT”• Classes conveniently on campus• All classes taught by attorneys with over 10 years of experience

teaching the LSAT

n ACCUPLACER (CPT) / GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (GK)

Did you know that over 80% of test takers fail the CPT or GKexam the first time?

The ACCUPLACER (CPT) is required for all non-exempt college students in Floridapublic colleges and universities. The CPT test is similar to the GENERALKNOWLEDGE (GK) exam for those wishing to receive Florida teachingcertification. Our instructors are experts in both tests. The CPT is an achievementtest that measures selected communication and mathematics skills adopted bythe State Board of Education. The CPT test consists of three subtests: Reading,Sentence Skills and Mathematics. FAU Test Prep has developed two structuredtest preparation courses that will help you with all aspects of the tests—CPT/GKMath and CPT/GK Verbal.

If you want a structured, non-threatening learning environment with experiencedinstructors, FAU Test Prep’s CPT/GK classroom course is for you!

For FAU students, there are no refunds without writtenverification from the FAU Testing Center that you are exemptfrom the CPT exam.

CPT/ GK MATHFAU Test Prep’s 12-hours CPT/GK Math Classroom Course - $149. Discount: $20 off if you register for both CPT/GK verbal & math sections.

CPT/GK Math will cover all aspects of the math portion of the test:• Arithmetic• Algebra• Geometry• Logic• Statistics• Probability

Recommended text: The Best Test Preparation for the CLAST, ISBN# 0-87891-933-3 (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

Option 1Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 19 – Feb. 117:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GF011910

Option 2Mon. & Wed. March 15 – April 12(no class on 3/29/10)7:00 -10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#GF031510

Option 1Tuesdays: 7:00 – 10:00 PM & Saturdays: 9:00 AM - NOON, Jan. 9 – Jan. 30Boca Raton Campus#L010910B

Option 2Tuesdays: 7:00 – 10:00 PM & Saturdays: 9:00 AM - NOON, Jan. 9 – Jan. 30Davie Campus#L010910D

Option 3Tuesdays: 7:00 – 10:00 PM & Saturdays: 9:00 AM - NOON, May 4 – May 25Boca Raton Campus#L050410B

Option 4Saturdays: 9:00 AM - NOON, April 10 – May 22Davie Campus#L041010D





n CPT/GK VERBALFAU Test Prep’s 12-hours CPT/GK Verbal Classroom Course - $149

Discount: $20 off if you register for both CPT/GK verbal & math sections.

CPT/GK Verbal will cover all critical skills needed for the verbal portion of the test:• Reading• Sentence Skills

Recommended text: The Best Test Preparation for the CLAST, ISBN# 0-87891-933-3 (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)


CPT AND GK Test Dates:• Computer-based exams are administered Monday – Friday

n SAT PREPARATION- THE NEW SATPrepare for the new SAT exam.

The new SAT® I Scholastic Aptitude Test—Reasoning Test is just one of manyfactors that colleges use for admissions. The SAT® I Reasoning Test is a three-hour and 45-minute test that measures three sets of skills: writing, criticalreading and math.

FAU Test Prep has developed two structured test preparation classes that willhelp you with all three aspects of the tests encompassed within the SAT Mathand SAT Verbal sections.

Visit www.collegeboard.com to obtain additional information regarding the SATtest.SAT Test Dates / Registration Deadlines• January 23, 2010 / December 15, 2009• March 13, 2010 / February 4, 2010• May 1, 2010 / March 25, 2010• June 5, 2010 / April 29, 2010

If you register for both the math and the verbal portions, you will receive a $50discount.


n SAT MATHFAU Test Prep’s 15-hours Classroom Course - $299If you register for both the math and the verbal sections, youwill receive a $50 discount.

The SAT Math course will cover all sections of the math portion of the test:• Number and operations• Algebra and functions• Geometry• Statistics• Probability• Data analysis

Required text: The Official SAT Study Guide, ISBN# 978-0-87447-852-5 (2ndEdition) (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

Option 1Tues. & Thurs, Jan. 5 – Jan. 147:00 - 10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CM010510

Option 2Tues. & Thurs, Feb. 16 – Feb. 257:00 - 10:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CM021610

Option 3Tues. & Thurs, March 16 – March 256:00 - 9:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CM031610

Option 4Tues. & Thurs, April 6 – April 156:00 - 9:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CM040610

Option 5Fridays, June 11 – July 23:00 - 6:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CM061110

Option 6Wednesdays, July 14 – Aug. 46:00 - 9:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CM071410

Option 1Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 5 – Jan. 144:00 - 7:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CV010510

Option 2Fridays, March 19 – April 911:00 AM - 2:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CV031910

Option 3Tues. & Thurs., April 20 – April 296:00 - 9:00 PM Boca Raton Campus#CV042010

Option 4Mondays, June 28 – July 26 (no class on 7/5/10)6:00 - 9:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#CV062810

‘For more information, call 561.297.2573

or e-mail [email protected]

Option 1Wednesdays, Feb. 3 – March 35:00 - 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SM020310

Option 2Thursdays, March 18 – April 22(no class on 4/1/10)5:00 - 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SM031810

Option 3Thursdays, April 29 – May 275:00 - 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SM042910

Option 4Mon. & Weds., June 7 – June 21 9:00 AM - NOONBoca Raton Campus#SM060710

Option 5Mon. & Weds., June 28 – July 14(no class on 7/4/10)9:00 AM - NOONBoca Raton Campus#SM062810

Option 6Tues. & Thurs., July 20 – August 39:00 AM - NOONBoca Raton Campus#SM072010


n SAT VERBALFAU Test Prep’s 15-hours Classroom Course - $299If you register for both the math & verbal sections, you will receivea $50 discount.

The SAT Verbal course will cover all aspects of the new verbal portion ofthe test:The Writing Section:

• Identifying sentence errors

• Improving sentences

• Improving paragraphs

• Essay

The Critical Reading Section:• Reading comprehension

• Sentence completion

• Paragraph-length critical reading

Required text: The Official SAT Study Guide, ISBN# 978-0-87447-852-5 (2ndEdition)/ (available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

FAU TESTING CENTERBoca Raton CampusThe testing center administers most of the tests in this book. Call561.297.3160 or visit www.fau.edu/testing for more information on the testdates and procedures.

n ACT PREPARATIONThe ACT is a timed test, and there are 215 questions on the ACT, usuallygetting more difficult as you progress through each section. The test ismade up of four individual tests, each of which is designed to measureacademic achievement in a major area: English, mathematics, reading andnatural sciences. The ACT also includes an optional writing test.

• The test is about three hours long. • English - 45 minutes, 75 questions• Math - 60 minutes, 60 questions• Reading - 35 minutes, 40 questions• Science - 35 minutes, 40 questions• Writing - 1 prompt, 30 minutes

FAU Test Prep has developed two structured test preparation classes thatwill help you with all three aspects of the tests—ACT Math & Science andACT Verbal which includes English and Reading.Visit www.actstudent.org to obtain additional informationregarding the ACT test.

ACT Test Dates / Registration Deadline• February 6, 2010 / January 5, 2010• April 10, 2010 / March 5, 2010• June 12, 2010 / May 7, 2010

FAU TESTING CENTERBoca Raton CampusThe testing center administers most of the tests in this book. Call561.297.3160 or visit www.fau.edu/testing for more information on the testdates and procedures.

n ACT MATH & SCIENCEIn the Mathematics Test, three subscores are based on six content areas:pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinategeometry, plane geometry and trigonometry. The content of the ScienceTest includes biology, chemistry, physics and the Earth/space sciences (forexample, geology, astronomy, and meteorology). Advanced knowledge inthese subjects is not required, but background knowledge acquired ingeneral, introductory science courses is needed to answer some of thequestions. The ACT Math & Science course will cover all sections of themath portion of the test.

FAU Test Prep’s 15-hours Classroom Course - $299If you register for both the math & science and the verbalsections, you will receive a $50 discount.Math

• Pre-Algebra• Elementary Algebra• Plane Geometry• Trigonometry



Option 1Mondays, Feb. 1 – March 1 5:00 - 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SV020110

Option 2Mondays, March 15 – April 19 (no class on 3/29/10)5:00 - 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SV031510

Option 3Tuesdays, April 27 – May 25 5:00 - 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SV042710

Option 4Tues. & Thurs., June 8 – June 22 9:00 AM - NOONBoca Raton Campus#SV060810

Option 5Mon. & Weds., July 19 – Aug. 2 1:00 - 4:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#SV071910

Option 1Mon. & Weds., Jan. 6 – Jan. 27 (no class on 1/18/10)5:00 – 7:30 PM Boca Raton Campus#AMS010610

Option 2Tuesdays, Feb. 16 – March 23 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Boca Raton Campus#AMS021610

Option 3Mondays, April 19 – May 245:00 – 7:30 p.m. Boca Raton Campus#AMS041910

Option 4Fridays, June 18 – July 231:00 – 3:30 p.m. Boca Raton Campus#AMS061810

Option 5Mons, Weds. & Fri., July 26 – Aug. 69:00 – 11:30 AM Boca Raton Campus#AMS072610


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Science• Data Representation• Research Summaries• Conflicting Viewpoints

Required text: The Real ACT Prep Guide, ISBN# 978-0-7689-2675-0(available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

n ACT VERBALFAU Test Prep’s 15-hours Classroom Course - $299If you register for both the Math & Science and the Verbal sections,you will receive a $50 discount.

The ACT Verbal course will including reading and writing portions of thetest:Usage/Mechanics

• Punctuation• Grammar and Usage• Sentence Structure

Rhetorical Skills• Strategy• Organization• Style

ReadingThe Reading Test is based on four types of reading selections: socialstudies, natural sciences, prose fiction and humanities.Specifically, questions will ask you to use referring and reasoning skills to:

• determine main ideas • locate and interpret significant details • understand sequences of events • make comparisons • comprehend cause-effect relationships • determine the meaning of context-dependent words, phrases and

statements • draw generalizations • analyze the author's or narrator's voice and method

WritingThe test consists of one writing prompt that will define an issue anddescribe two points of view on that issue. You are asked to respond to aquestion about your position on the issue described in the writing prompt.In doing so, you may adopt one or the other of the perspectives describedin the prompt, or you may present a different point of view on the issue.Your score will not be affected by the point of view you take on the issue.

The Writing Section:

• Identifying sentence errors• Improving sentences• Improving paragraphs• Essay

Required text: The Real ACT Prep Guide, ISBN# 978-0-7689-2675-0(available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

n CLA - CERTIFIED LEGAL ASSISTANT

FAU Test Prep’s 21-hoursCLA Classroom Course - $249

This seven-week course is offered prior to NALA’s CLA examination testingdates.The course tracks NALA’s CLA Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CLAExam Preparation and provides a comprehensive overview of each generaland substantive law area tested by the CLA Examination. The course alsoexamines effective test-taking skills applicable to the CLA Examination.Focus is placed on weekly writing assignments that provide practice inmemorandum drafting—a skill that figures prominently in the Judgmentand Analytical Ability portion of the CLA Examination. The courseculminates in administration of a mock examination for those wishing toexperience realistic CLA Examination test-taking conditions.

Visit www.nala.org/cert.htm to get more information and to register for theexam.Test Dates / Registration Deadlines• March 9-20, 2010 / January 15, 2010• July 23-24, 2010 / May 15, 2010

Required text: CLA Review Manual, Second Edition, ISBN# 0-314-20621-3(available at the FAU bookstore or any local bookstore)

Option 1Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 12 – Jan. 265:00 – 8:00 PM Boca Raton Campus#AV011210

Option 2Thursdays, Feb. 25 – March 255:00 – 8:00 PMBoca Raton Campus#AV022510

Option 3Wednesdays, April 28 – May 265:00 – 8:00 PM Boca Raton Campus#AV042810

Option 4Fridays, June 18 – July 169:00 AM – NOON Boca Raton Campus#AV061810

Option 5Tues. & Thurs., July 27 – Aug. 101:00 – 4:00 PM Boca Raton Campus#AV072710

Option 1Saturdays, Jan. 30 – March 13 9:00 AM - NOONBoca Raton Campus#CLA013010

Option 2Saturdays, May 22 – July 10 9:00 AM - NOONBoca Raton Campus#CLA052210

COURSE START DATE END DATE DAY START TIME END TIME CAMPUS COST HOURS COURSE #

GMAT 1/12/2010 2/11/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $599.00 30 GM011210BGMAT 1/23/2010 2/27/2010 S 9:00 AM 2:00 PM DAVIE $599.00 30 GM012310DGMAT 1/23/2010 2/27/2010 S 9:00 AM 2:00 PM JUPITER $599.00 30 GM012310JGMAT 2/15/2010 3/24/2010 M, W 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $599.00 30 GM021510BGMAT 3/20/2010 4/24/2010 S 9:00 AM 2:00 PM JUPITER $599.00 30 GM032010JGMAT 4/13/2010 5/13/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $599.00 30 GM041310BGMAT 6/7/2010 7/12/2010 M, W 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $599.00 30 GM060710BGMAT 6/5/2010 7/17/2010 S 9:00 AM 2:00 PM DAVIE $599.00 30 GM060510DGMAT 6/5/2010 7/17/2010 S 9:00 AM 2:00 PM JUPITER $599.00 30 GM060510JGMAT 7/24/2010 8/28/2010 S 9:00 AM 2:00 PM BOCA RATON $599.00 30 GM072410B

GRE 1/19/2010 2/11/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G011910BGRE 1/23/2010 2/27/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G012310BGRE 1/23/2010 2/27/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM JUPITER $499.00 24 G012310JGRE 2/16/2010 3/18/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G021610BGRE 3/6/2010 4/17/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G030610BGRE 3/6/2010 4/17/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM DAVIE $499.00 24 G030610DGRE 3/20/2010 4/24/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM JUPITER $499.00 24 G032010JGRE 4/21/2010 5/17/2010 M, W 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G042110BGRE 5/25/2010 6/17/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G052510BGRE 6/5/2010 7/17/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM DAVIE $499.00 24 G060510DGRE 6/5/2010 7/17/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM JUPITER $499.00 24 G060510JGRE 6/29/2010 7/22/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G062910BGRE 7/24/2010 8/28/2010 S 9:00 AM 1:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G072410BGRE 7/27/2010 8/19/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 G072710B

GRE MATH FUND 1/19/2010 2/11/2010 T, TH 7:00 P.M 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 GF011910GRE MATH FUND 3/15/2010 4/12/2010 M, W 7:00 P.M 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $499.00 24 GF031510

LSAT 1/9/2010 1/30/2010 T, S 7 PM, 9 AM 10 PM, NOON BOCA RATON $499.00 21 L010910BLSAT 1/9/2010 1/30/2010 T, S 7 PM, 9 AM 10 PM, NOON DAVIE $499.00 21 L010910DLSAT 5/4/2010 5/25/2010 T, S 7 PM, 9AM 10 PM, NOON BOCA RATON $499.00 21 L050410BLSAT 4/10/2010 5/22/2010 S 9:00 AM NOON DAVIE $499.00 21 L041010D

CPT/GK MATH 1/5/2010 1/14/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CM010510CPT/GK MATH 2/16/2010 2/25/2010 T, TH 7:00 PM 10:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CM021610CPT/GK MATH 3/16/2010 3/25/2010 T, TH 6:00 PM 9:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CM031610CPT/GK MATH 4/6/2010 4/15/2010 T, TH 6:00 PM 9:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CM040610CPT/GK MATH 6/11/2010 7/2/2010 F 3:00 PM 6:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CM061110CPT/GK MATH 7/14/2010 8/4/2010 W 6:00 PM 9:00PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CM071410

CPT/GK VERBAL 1/5/2010 1/14/2010 T, TH 4:00 PM 7:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CV010510CPT/GK VERBAL 3/19/2010 4/9/2010 F 11:00 AM 2:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CV031910CPT/GK VERBAL 4/20/2010 4/29/2010 T, TH 6:00 PM 9:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CV042010CPT/GK VERBAL 6/28/2010 7/26/2010 M 6:00 PM 9:00 PM BOCA RATON $149.00 12 CV062810

SAT MATH 2/3/2010 3/3/2010 W 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SM020310SAT MATH 3/18/2010 4/22/2010 TH 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SM031810SAT MATH 4/29/2010 5/27/2010 TH 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SM042910SAT MATH 6/7/2010 6/21/2010 M, W 9:00 AM 12:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SM060710SAT MATH 6/28/2010 7/14/2010 M, W 9:00 AM 12:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SM062810SAT MATH 7/20/2010 8/3/2010 T,TH 9:00 AM 12:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SM072010

SAT VERBAL 2/1/2010 3/1/2010 M 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SV020110SAT VERBAL 3/15/2010 4/19/2010 M 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SV031510SAT VERBAL 4/27/2010 5/25/2010 T 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SV042710SAT VERBAL 6/8/2010 6/22/2010 T,TH 9:00 AM 12:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SV060810SAT VERBAL 7/19/2010 8/2/2010 M,W 1:00 PM 4:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 SV071910

ACT MATH & SCI 1/6/2010 1/27/2010 M, W 5:00 PM 7:30 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AMS010610ACT MATH & SCI 2/16/2010 3/23/2010 T 5:00 PM 7:30 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AMS021610ACT MATH & SCI 4/19/2010 5/24/2010 M 5:00 PM 7:30 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AMS041910ACT MATH & SCI 6/18/2010 7/23/2010 F 1:00 PM 3:30 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AMS061810ACT MATH & SCI 7/26/2010 8/6/2010 MWF 9:00 AM 11:30 AM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AMS072610

ACT VERBAL 1/12/2010 1/26/2010 T, TH 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AV011210ACT VERBAL 2/25/2010 3/25/2010 TH 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AV022510ACT VERBAL 4/28/2010 5/26/2010 W 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AV042810ACT VERBAL 6/18/2010 7/16/2010 F 9:00 AM NOON BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AV061810ACT VERBAL 7/27/2010 8/10/2010 T, TH 1:00 PM 4:00 PM BOCA RATON $299.00 15 AV072710

CLA REVIEW 1/30/2010 3/13/2010 S 9:00 AM NOON BOCA RATON $249.00 21 CLA013010CLA REVIEW 5/22/2010 7/10/2010 S 9:00 AM NOON BOCA RATON $249.00 21 CLA052210

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