Test Preparation

Standardized test prep resources let you know what to expect during the test and can improve your test scores.  

There are many options available to prepare and practice for standardized admissions tests ranging from study books to classes and from free to expensive. Selecting the option that fits your study needs – and budget – can be daunting.  

Below we have provided a list of commonly used test preparation resources to provide you with options. This list is not all-inclusive, and should not be perceived as an endorsement by the Graduate School. Review more information on the standardized admissions tests expectations for admission to UL Lafayette Graduate School here

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UL Lafayette Continuing Education 

The UL Lafayette Office of Professional and Continuing Education provides GRE prep through in-person classes.  

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GRE (via ETS) 

ETS, the company that administer the GRE test, provides GRE Prep through books and free Power Prep II software. 

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GMAT 

MBA.com provides official GMAT test prep through free software for registered users. 

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GRE for Dummies & GMAT for Dummies 

You can find these books for both GRE and GMAT preparation. 

Kaplan 

Kaplan provides GRE and GMAT prep through in-person and online classes and tutoring and self-guided preparation which you can access online or with their books. 

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Princeton Review 

The Princeton Review provides GRE and GMAT prep throug in-person and online classes and tutoring, self-guided preparation accessed online or with their books, and free online practice tests.  

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