Cleveland State University
Division of Continuing Education
2121 Euclid Avenue CE 103
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Joseph E. Cole Center
3100 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH
Phone: 216.687.2144
Fax: 216.687.9399
conted@csuohio.edu
Web Content Contact
Dr. Barbara Hanniford
b.hanniford@csuohio.edu
216.687.2149
Web Technical Contact
Denyse Castle
g.d.castle@csuohio.edu
216.687.4685
Test Preparation
Our test preparation program offers courses for the GMAT, GRE, and LSAT. Instruction is based on classroom-tested study materials developed by The Fairfax Lectern of California. Class size is limited to ensure personal attention. Our instructors are fully qualified, carefully selected, and specially prepared to teach these intensive courses.
The fee is $449, including materials.
All classes meet for four consecutive
Saturdays, from
To read more about the topics covered by each exam and our prep courses, or view class schedules, click the appropriate link below:
GMAT Prep Class
Each class consists of four
consecutive meeting dates.
April/May 2008
- Saturday, April 19
- Saturday, April 26
- Saturday, May 3
- Saturday, May 10
Course No. PREP 406901 2801
GRE Prep Classes
Each class consists of four
consecutive meeting dates.
March/April 2008 (start date
changed due to snow storm and university closure.)
- Saturday, March 15
- Saturday, March 29
- Saturday, April 5
- Saturday, April 12
(No class on March 22)
Course No. PREP 407001 2801
LSAT Prep Classes
Each class consists of four
consecutive meeting dates.
In preparation for the Monday,
June 16, 2008 LSAT Test Date
- Saturday, May 10
- Saturday, May 17
- Saturday, May 31
- Saturday, June 7
Course No. PREP 403901 2801
PREPARING FOR THE LSAT
LSAT Exam Topics
- Reading Comprehension
This section examines basic reading comprehension abilities. Our instructor offers techniques in question spotting, sorting out alternatives, and marking a passage. Sample passages and questions in our materials help you determine appropriate pacing for this section.
- Analytical Reasoning
This section evaluates your ability to understand the structure of relationships and to draw conclusions about the structure. The instructor will use problem-solving aids such as imagery and diagrams to assist you with this.
- Logical Reasoning
This section tests your aptitude for understanding and criticizing a variety of arguments. Our course materials are designed to help you develop a critical eye, refining your ability to critically analyze and evaluate arguments.
- Writing Sample Exercises
This section requires you to do a writing sample exercise. Our course offers you an opportunity to have your writing samples expertly evaluated and personally critiqued by the instructor.
GMAT Exam Topics:
- Reading Comprehension
Questions based on difficult reading passages in social science, physical and biological sciences and the humanities comprise this section. Our instructor presents ideas on how to improve your comprehension and efficiency through a series of reading and thinking activities.
- Grammar/Sentence Correction
This writing section tests your ability to recognize basic conventions of standard written English. Our instructor teaches you how to quickly analyze sentences, examine their components and spot any errors. Materials include a skeletal outline of rules of grammar to use as a guide for review.
- Critical Reasoning
This section is designed to test the reasoning skills involved in making arguments, evaluating arguments, and formulating a plan of action. The instructor will help you understand these areas and review techniques of measurement.
- Math (Discrete Quantitative)
This section tests your ability to manipulate numbers and solve word problems using arithmetic, basic algebra and geometry. Our instructor helps you to review basic principles of math and various math formulas.
- Math (Data Sufficiency)
This section tests your ability to analyze a problem, recognize relevant information and determine if sufficient information is given. In-depth analysis will help you in understanding this section.
PREPARING FOR THE
GRE
GRE Exam Topics:
- Verbal Ability
• analogies
• antonyms
• sentence completion
• reading comprehension
These sections measure your ability to reason with words in solving problems. The instructor will help you increase your effective reasoning skills by showing you how to analyze meanings and relationships among words or groups of words and within larger reading passages. You learn helpful strategies for using grammatical clues, looking for logical sequences and dealing with longer reading passages.
- Analytical Writing Ability
• communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively through the elements of standard written English
• examine claims and accompanying evidence
• support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
• sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
This section consists of two analytical writing tasks: “Present Your Perspective on an Issue” and “Analyze an Argument.” Complementary in nature, the first requires one to construct a personal argument about an issue, and the second requires one to critique someone else’s argument by evaluating its claims. Holistic scoring emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and analytical writing skills rather than on grammar and mechanics.
- Quantitative Ability
• arithmetic
• algebra
• geometry
• quantitative comparisons
• discrete quantitative
• data interpretation
These sections are designed to measure basic skills in mathematics. Our instructor will review mathematical principles and assist you in developing your reasoning abilities using numerical concepts. You will learn techniques for solving word problems and for interpreting data in the form of charts and graphs.