Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. VCU was established in 1838.

VCU’s GRE Test Prep program

VCU’s Test Prep program is a partner with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation.

All VCU Test Prep courses include:

Multiple practice test taking opportunities
Actual questions from previous exams Extensive classroom instruction
Comprehensive preparation materials
Flexible face-to-face and online schedule options
Experienced, expert instructors
Thorough presentations and explanations
Extended access to our experts beyond the classroom experience

VCU Test Prep is to help you learn about the GRE® revised General Test and gives you the skills and tools you need to maximize your potential.

Their comprehensive program covers each of the three main sections of the GRE® revised General Test:

Analytical writing
Verbal reasoning
Quantitative reasoning

They will walk you through each section and prepare you for all of the question types you are likely to encounter on the GRE®.

The VCU GRE® Prep class is ideal for those seeking an advanced degree in a wide range of fields within the next five years.

Session information

Quantitative test topics include:

Picking numbers, both for quantitative comparison and for multiple-choice problems
Tips for breaking complex word problems into small, manageable parts
Tips for turning geometry diagrams into solvable equations

Verbal test topics include:

Solving problems when you don’t know the vocabulary
Answering reading comprehension questions quickly, without reading the entire passage
Using comparison and contrast clues to solve sentence completion problems

General topics include:

Solving “multiple right answer” questions
Using the process of elimination
Mastering time management skills
Minimizing test anxiety
Identifying common distractors

Additionally, strategies for the analytical writing section are outlined, and sample prompts with accompanying essays are discussed.

Contact address

Virginia Commonwealth University
University
821 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284, United States