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We offer prep courses for the official TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT and USMLE standardized tests. These courses are always available, as well as our refresher courses for any program and private one-on-one sessions.

 

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What is the GRE?

The New Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in its newest RGT (Revised General Test) version is a standardized test that’s required by universities that offer graduate studies programs in a wide array of fields, ranging from humanities, to science.

The new GRE is one of the few tests that lets you skip questions and go back to them later, as lon as there’s enough time Leith in the clock. You’re also able to decide what score will be sent to your schools of Choice. If you didn’t score as high as you needed, you can always retake the test and send the higher score instead.

The new GRE RGT consistes of three sections:

Analytical Writing

There are two essays to be written. One tests the student’s abilities to make a case based on a given prompt, supporting his/her opinion with relevant evidence. The other will provide an argument that must be evaluated and countered accordingly. The score goes from 0 to 6 points in .5 increments.

Verbal Reasoning

This section tests the use of challenging vocabulary in a given context, as well as the ability to analyze, summarize, and evaluate reading passages on several topics.

The remaining questions require students to analyze relationships between concepts and either support or undermine the reasoning behind a set of arguments.

The score goes from 130 to 170 points.

Quantitative Reasoning

This section measures the test taker’s abilities to solve problems based on several Math concepts, such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data análisis, as well as averages, proportions, number properties, exponents, square roots and numerical reasoning problems. The score goes from 130 to 170 points.

At The Princeton Review Mexico we’ll help you master the strategies to tackle each section of the official test. With our effectively-proven techniques you’ll reinforce vital concepts in both the Verbal and Math sections of the GMAT. Also, you’ll access our powerful website, which contains additional tools and drills that will let you review the concepts learned along the course.

The CAT System

The GRE is also a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT), which means that the exam adapts to the test taker’s performance. Therefore, it’s vital that questions are answered correctly from the very beginning. If the test taker fails to do so, the engine will adapt the level of difficulty accordingly and it’ll be very difficult to recover the lost points by the end of the test.

At The Princeton Review Mexico we’ll help you master each section of the official test and to move fluently along it, despite of the dreaded CAT engine.

The test is available all year long on weekdays and/or Saturdays. To register, click here www.ets.org/gre

 

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What is the GMAT?

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized test that most universities consider as a requisite for acceptance in their graduate Studies programs in Business.

The GMAT serves to assess the level of knowledge in English language, analytical writing and math.

Due to the demand and high level of many of the applicants, we recommend preparing beforehand to obtain a score that guarantees your entrance to your business school of choice.

The GMAT is available all year and the score is valid for five years.

The GMAT consists of for sections:

Analytical Writing

The AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) section is 30 minutes long and the test taker is requires to demonstrate his/her abilities to communicate as soundly and effectively as possible by counterargumenting the contents of a given prompt. Grammar and spelling mistakes should be avoided as much as possible. The score goes from 0 to 6 points.

Integrated Reasoning

The student has 30 minutes to answer 12 multiple-choice questions that require him/her to analyze tables, interpret graphs, and solve two-part analysis problems. The score goes from 1 to 8 points.

Math

In the Math section, the test taker has 75 minutes to answer 37 questions. The score will help determine his/her level of knowledge in algebra, geometry, and arithmetic. The questions include the detection of problems, how they’re solved, as well as choosing the correct answer among a set of different options.

Verbal

In the Verbal section, the test taker has 75 minutes to answer 41 multiple-choice questions that include reading comprehension, sentence correction and critical reasoning.

The combined score  of both the Math and Verbal sections goes from 200 to 800 points in ten-point increments.

The CAT System

The GMAT is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT), which means that the exam adapts to the test taker’s performance. Therefore, it’s vital that questions are answered correctly from the very beginning. If the student fails to do so, the engine will adapt the level of difficulty accordingly and it’ll be very difficult to recover the lost points by the end of the test.

At The Princeton Review Mexico we’ll help you master the strategies to tackle each section of the official test. With our effectively-proven techniques you’ll reinforce vital concepts in both the Verbal and Math sections of the GMAT. Also, you’ll access our powerful website, which contains additional tools and drills that will let you review the concepts learned in class, as well as a set of diagnostic tests that will enable you to monitor your performance along the course.

You can register for the official GMAT at  www.mba.com

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What is the TOEFL?

The TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test) is a popular exam that’s used by over 9000 schools, universities, and other academic institutions that offer programs in English available to foreign students

The TOEFL iBT evaluates the test taker’s capabilities to listen, speak, read, and write in English at college level. At some point in the test, all of the abilities are integrated into different tasks that combine reading, listening and writing, as well as reading, listening, and speaking.

Each of the sections of the test is worth 30 points, giving a maximum final score of 120 points.

TPR Mexico offers you the most updated course in the market, which will help you master the strategies needed to tackle each section of the official test. With our proven techniques you’ll reinforce vital concepts in the 4 areas of the TOEFL iBT.

Also, you’ll be able to access our powerful website, which contains lots of additional tools and drills that will let practice the concepts learned along the course, helping you evaluate your performance before taking the actual exam.

90% of our TOEFL iBT students are accepted to their first and/or second school of choice!

If you wish to register and learn more, just click here www.ets.org/toefl

 

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What is the SAT?

The SAT, formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, is an exam that’s required by US universities to determine if students are accepted or not and, in some cases, whether they can apply for an academic scholarship as well.

The SAT was created by The College Board with the purpose of providing common criteria to compare applicants. Nevertheless, the relevance of the score obtained on the SAT varies from college to college.

The SAT evaluates 3 sections: Math, Reading Comprehension and Writing. The Writing section requires the applicant to develop an essay that will be graded and taken in account towards the final score.

The SAT takes around 3 hors and 45 minutes to complete, and each section is graded using a scale that goes from 200 to 800 points, the latter being considered a full score.

The Princeton Review Mexico offers you a fun and thorough course with the most updated strategies and materials in the market. At the same time, we’ll help you master every concept of the official test, while reinforcing vital knowledge for both the Math and Verbal sections. Also, you’ll obtain access to our exclusive website, where you’ll fin additional tools and drills for reviewing all you learned in class, as well as diagnostic tests that’ll help you and your tutors to monitor your performance along the course and guarantee the best possible results.

In Mexico, the SAT is offered 7 times a year. You can learn more and register at www.collegeboard.org

 

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What is the USMLE Step 1?

USMLE stands for United States Medical Licensing Examination, and is a standardized test that evaluates the abilities of a physician  in the application of knowledge, Concepts and i vital principles dealing with health and illness. This knowledge and corresponding abilities constitute the foundation for the efficient and safe care of patients.

The USMLE is sponsored by the FSMB (Federation of State Medical Boards) and the  NBME (National Board of Medical Examiners). All physicians who intend to be accepted in a residency program in the United States, or study a medical specialty or subspecialty, are required to take the Step 1 version of the test if they eventually want to obtain their license for practicing medcine in the US.

The USMLE consists on three phases that complement each other and covers the Basic science curriculum of the first two years of medical school.

The test is based on the Basic principles of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Micro Immunology, Pharmacology, and Psychology. It’s also computer-based and consists of 350 questions, divided in 7 sections, 50 questions each.

The test taker has 8 hours to answer all the questions, and that includes a 60 minute break. Once a section is completed, there’s no way to go back to it.

At The Princeton Review Mexico we’ll help you master the strategies to tackle each section of the USMLE Step 1. With our effectively-proven techniques you’ll reinforce vital concepts in every section of the test.

Also, you’ll access our powerful website, which contains additional tools and multimedia lessons, plus drills that’ll let you review the concepts learned in class, such as clinical vignettes, diagrams, and slides on pathology and anatomy, including more than 40 specific drills per subject, all of which will be available 24/7.

Likewise, you’ll be able to keep on practicing with several diagnostic tests, with the same level of difficulty as the actual exam, enabling you to monitor your performance along the course.

The TPR tutors for the USMLE Step 1, are all English-speaking physicians that have passed the test with a competitive score and have been trained and certified  by us in the United States.

The USMLE Step 1 is available the second Tuesday of every month. You can learn more and register at www.ecfmg.org

 

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