GMAT Prep - Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Prepare for the GMAT® with a GMAT Prep Class that is sponsored by Northern Michigan University.

Join the successful MBA students who have benefited from our GMAT Prep Class. We will help you improve your skills, confidence, and score, all of which increase your chance of admission into the MBA or other business program of your choice!

Receive 24 hours of expert classroom instruction on the Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing sections of the GMAT. This comprehensive course includes a review of the mathematical and verbal concepts tested on the GMAT and prepares you for the questions typically seen on this test. You will also strengthen the critical thinking skills tested in both the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections.

The GMAT Prep Class includes expert instruction, a proven format, all required course materials, access to diagnostic exams, and online support resources in one convenient, affordable package.

NMU GMAT Prep Classes Offer:

Expert Instructors: Our test prep instructors are highly trained professionals. Our experienced instructors know the GMAT and care about helping you achieve your goal.

Proven Strategies: NMU’s curriculum was developed by test-prep experts, who have years of experience writing exam questions and preparing students for success.

Superior Materials: The GMAT Prep Class includes a course workbook and the official textbook from GMAC containing previously released test questions.

Online Support: Our online support package for GMAT classes includes access to recordings of all class modules, an instructor-monitored question forum, and online office hours. Access to online resources continues through 120 days after your last day of class, so you will still have support for your independent practice after class is over.

Convenient Schedule Options: Live-online classes provide alternative schedules and the added benefit of taking the class from anywhere in the world.

Value: The course fee includes all course materials*, access to online resources, and instruction from a trained professional who cares about your success.

*Course materials will be shipped to the address provided when you register for our course. We recommend
registering at least five (5) business days in advance of the course start date to facilitate timely delivery of your
course materials package. Are you registering within the five (5) business days of the course start or after the course
start? Not a problem. Students will be emailed digital workbook handouts for the class sessions to facilitate
participation until their course materials are delivered.

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GMAT Prep Class Schedule

All classes are online at this time.

*Live-Online Strategy Workshop: Join us for an informative introduction to the GMAT. If you are considering an MBA or another master's
degree in business administration, economics, or accounting, successfully completing the GMAT exam will
play a critical role in your acceptance into the program of your choice. Come meet with our experienced
instructor to learn about the test and pick up a few strategies!

Live GMAT Intro Workshop: etctestprep.adobeconnect.com/gmatintro/

Pre-Recorded Workshops: In addition to our live-online workshops and to provide additional options to the increased numbers of students participating from home and in an online format, we have now published pre-recorded versions of our strategy workshops to our website. Closed captions are available for these videos, and they can be accessed at any time.

Pre-Recorded GMAT Strategy Workshop: etctestprep.com/gmat-sw

Why Should You Take the NMU GMAT Prep Class?

The NMU GMAT Prep Class is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other business-related advanced degree within the next five years. Our GMAT preparation curriculum is a program developed by experts. You’ll receive 24 hours of targeted instruction to help you fully prepare for the GMAT. In addition, the GMAT Prep Class course materials include GMAT practice tests, so you can practice the skills and strategies you are learning in class on real test questions. In the NMU GMAT Prep Class, you’ll master strategies to improve your GMAT score with the help of experienced GMAT instructors who care about your success.

Choose the Format That Works for You!

GMAT Prep Classes are offered live online, giving you the option to choose schedule that works best for you. Our virtual classroom provides you with the flexibility to attend class from any location, the opportunity to interact in real time with our expert instructors, and the ability to re-watch the recordings of your class sessions at your convenience through 120 days after the last scheduled class session.

System Requirements:

The live-online GMAT Prep Class is offered online using Adobe Connect, a free application. All you need to participate in live-online classes and online office hours are a high-speed internet connection and speakers or headphones.

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GMAT Prep Class Session Information

Quantitative Topics Include:

• Strategies for handling math questions in the challenging data sufficiency format
• Approaches to math questions presented in abstract form
• Tactics for translating difficult real-world word problems into algebraic expressions or equations
• Review of the mathematical concepts tested in each of the GMAT quantitative formats

Verbal Topics Include:

• Spotting correct idiomatic speech in sentence correction problems
• Understanding the key components of arguments in critical reasoning problems
• Answering reading comprehension questions quickly, without reading the entire passage

Integrated Reasoning Topics Include:

• Interpreting data from tables, graphs, text, and other sources
• Dealing with multiple questions about the same data
• Analyzing data from multiple columns for Two-Part Analysis questions

General Topics Include:

• Utilizing the process of elimination
• Mastering time management skills
• Minimizing test anxiety
• Identifying common distracters

GMAT Prep Class Syllabus

About Our Program

NMU’s Test Prep program is partnered with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. Each year, Educational Testing Consultants helps thousands of students at major colleges and universities across the United States prepare for standardized testing. Educational Testing Consultants provides a proven program with a record of success and highly trained, top-quality instructors. 

Hear What Others Have Had to Say:

"I am so glad I decided to sign up for this class! I feel so ready to take the GMAT. (My) professor was amazing and so nice and helpful."

"I didn't expect to get this much out of the class, I just thought it would be strategies, but I learned to look at problems in a new way."

"This is a great class. I learned a lot of information in a short period of time. (I’m) glad that (the University) offers this test prep program."

Request a Custom GMAT Prep Class or Presentation

NMU Test Prep also offers customized GMAT Prep programs for schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. If you are an academic advisor, program director, admissions department, or community leader and would like details about our custom programs or would like to request a presentation, please call our professional staff at (906) 227-2103 or email us at conteduc@nmu.edu.