Our Program Teaches - Approach - "Because, Practice Without Approach Is Hazardous"

We teach you a complete approach for taking the GMAT. The skills that you will learn are transferable and applicable (in a general way to) any GMAT question you encounter.

The Seven Components Of A Sound Approach!

For each of the GMAT question types, we tackle the following seven components:

Component 1 - Background Skills - GMAT test takers are required to answer the questions in the order given. Furthermore, you will not receive a new question before having answered the existing question. This means that there ARE rules of "GMAT Math" that must be reviewed. The good news is, that with few exceptions, the level of math will not go beyond what is commonly taught in grade 10. (The GMAT is not a math test, but rather a test of multi-step problem solving skills.) It is obvious that certain rules of grammar are frequently tested. Test takers must recognize the proper application of these rules.

Solution: Although our courses are not designed to be a complete review of high school level math, we do review the relevant background skills in the context of each GMAT question type. For those who wish to begin reviewing their math prior to the course we recommend the book: GRE-GMAT Math Review by David Frieder.

Component 2 - GMAT Process - Your best performance on certain question types (of which data sufficiency is the best example) is dependent on your knowing and executing a very specific procedure.

Solution: We teach a very specific and precise procedure, from start to finish, for how to identify correct (or "best") answers.

Component 3 - Timing - Time is not your ally! All test takers have difficulty finishing the GMAT. Your GMAT score is a reflection of now you perform relative to other test takers under severe time constraints.

Solution: We improve your timing skills in the following ways:

- by teaching you to identify what GMAT questions are really asking (the skill of rephrasing) and how to get started quickly;

- by teaching you how to quickly identify what is wrong and quickly identify common traps.

Time is the currency of the GMAT.Component 4 - GMAT Technology - GMAT questions are the result of a sophisticated technology and a predictable design requirement. The technology includes a recognition that "wrong answer choices" are often "very rational answer choices." Test takers need to learn the predictable ways in which the GMAT designers attempt to attract you to answers (that are wrong but rational) and divert you from right answers (that are right but surrounded by clutter).

Solution: We teach you how GMAT makes wrong answers seem attractive and makes right answers seem unattractive. (Those who find Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension problematic should take careful note.)

Component 5 - Multiple Choice - GMAT technology and design are firmly rooted in the reality that the GMAT is multiple choice.

The basic rule of answer choice design is that:

GMAT will design its answer choices for the purpose of attracting you to answer choices that are wrong and repelling you from answer choices that are right!

Wrong Answer Choice Elimination

GMAT works hard to attract you to wrong answer choices that are either:

- very wrong and easy to eliminate; or

- wrong but rational, making them harder to eliminate.

We recommend that you make "wrong answer choice elimination" your first priority.

Right Answer Recognition

GMAT works hard to disguise the right answer among the remaining choices. The disguise appears in many forms. For example, in the quantitative section, the answer choices may be expressed in units that are different from the units in the question. In the verbal section, the right answer may be padded with irrelevant information making harder to identify the answer as being correct.

In Search Of The Best Answer - The Interaction Between Wrong Answer Elimination And Right Answer Recognition

Optimal GMAT performance results from the interaction between identifying what is clearly wrong (usually 2 or 3 choices) and recognizing which of the remaining choices is best.

Solution: We teach you how to eliminate wrong answers quickly and routinely. The effect of this will be that you will work much more quickly, achieve more right answers, and (in the worst case scenario) ensure that your best guess is on record. Our program is designed to make "multiple choice your friend!"

Component 6 - The Rules Of Engagement For The GMAT CAT - The Computer Adaptive GMAT (CAT) adds a new level of complexity to the GMAT experience. Many test takers underperform because they don't understand how the GMAT CAT has been designed to work.

Solution: Our course includes a thorough discussion of how the GMAT CAT operates, and how you can turn that format to your advantage.

Component 7 - The Effectiveness Of Home Study - It's NOT Practice That Makes Perfect, It's Perfect Practice That Makes Perfect!

GMAT preparation on your own is difficult. For most people it amounts to nothing more than practicing questions. But, practice without approach is often unproductive. By teaching you a complete process to the GMAT, you will practice specific skills. In this way our course will increase the value to you of home study!

Learning these seven components and integrating them into a complete approach will dramatically improve your GMAT score.

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Our Teachers - Professionals NOT Students

Many GMAT courses use students as teachers. In fact, when it comes to GMAT teachers, students have become the "industry standard." The prep.com GMAT program does not have a single "student" instructor. At present our least experienced teacher is a professional who has taught prep.com programs for 6 years.

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Your Course Materials - 4 Items Including REAL GMAT Questions Not Available To The Public

Course participants will receive the following as part of their course fee:

1. Richardson - Prep.com - Course Manual

This consists of approximately 300 pages of practice questions covering all GMAT question types. The course manual also includes a comprehensive "GMAT Math" Review Workbook and a comprehensive "GMAT Grammar" Review.

2. Richardson - Prep.com - Course Workbook

This consists of approximately 60 pages of topical teaching exercises. For the most part these will be used as the basis for in-class instruction.

3. GMAT CD Rom

In addition to providing additional sample questions, our GMAT CD will help you make the transition from a traditional "paper and pencil" based test to a computer based test.

4. Real GMAT Questions Available Only To You - An Official GMAT Guide no longer available!

Practice with real GMAT questions is essential. The GMAT test designers have access to a bank of questions going back for many years. The ONLY source of real GMAT questions is GMAT. GMAT questions are available only in the GMATPrep software and in the Official Guide For GMAT Review. (A limited number of questions are available on the mba.com site.) The "Official Guide" changes every few years. As part of your course fee we will give you an edition of the Official Guide that is no longer available to the public. This gives you access to real GMAT questions that your competitors do not have!

5. GMATPrep software is produced by GMAT and is FREE for downlead from the mba.com site. Although it does not come from us we consider it to be mandatory for anybody preparing for the GMAT.

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Our GMAT Program - Runs on Weekends When You Are Alert And NOT Evenings When You Are Tired

For more than 25 years we have run every conceivable type of GMAT program. We learned very quickly that evening classes are far less helpful than weekend classes. To put it simply: GMAT preparation is very hard work and after a day of very hard work, few people have much energy left for the evenings. Classes on weekends are more effective!

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A "Guarantee?" - FREE Repeat Policy - Valid For 6 Months

It is impossible to guarantee GMAT scores. But, we will guarantee that:

You may repeat your course one time free of charge, in any of the six months following the month in which you took our course. The FREE repeat option applies without consideration of whether or not you took the GMAT. The only condition is that: you must reregister by emailing: mailto:gmatprepregister@gmail.com at least three days prior to the start of the course you desire specifying the dates that you first took the course.

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Toronto GMAT PREP - Two And One Weekend Formats, GMAT Math Course, GMAT Verbal Course Fees, Location And Hours

"If Everybody Were The Same We Would Offer Only One Kind Of GMAT Course!"

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Format 1: Mastering The GMAT - Two Weekend Intensive GMAT Training - $622.60 + GST = $660 CDN - All books included!

This program generally consists of 4 days of instruction running on the Saturday and Sunday of two consecutive weekends. Homework exercises are assigned at the end of each weekend. Approximately half of the time is spent on the quantitative and half of the time is spent on the verbal.

Upcoming - Toronto GMAT Course Dates:

S. 1 November 10, 11, 17, 18 - Practice GMAT - November 22

S. 2 January 12, 13, 19, 20 - Practice GMAT - January 24

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Hours and content of the Mastering The GMAT Course are as follows:

Day 1 - November 10, January 12, etc. - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Focus: GMAT math tools, Data Sufficiency, introduction to Problem Solving

Day 2 - November 11, January 13 etc. - 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Focus: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Introduction to reading comprehension and sentence structures

Day 3 - November 17, January 19, etc. - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Focus: Geometry, probability, counting methods, "GMAT Grammar" workshop

Day 4 - November 18, January 20, etc. - 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Focus: Advanced Critical Thinking, Reading comprehsion and AWA

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Format 2: One Weekend Basic GMAT Training - $424.50 + GST = $450 CDN - All books included!

Upcoming Course Dates:

S. 1 November 10, 11 - Practice GMAT - November 22

S. 2 January 12, 13 - Practice GMAT - January 24

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Hours and content of the one weekend course are as follows:

Day 1 - November 10, January 12, etc. - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Focus: GMAT math tools, Data Sufficiency, introduction to Problem Solving

Day 2 - November 11, January 13, etc. - 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Focus: Problem Solving, Crtical Thinking, GMAT Grammar Rules and Reading Comprehension

Format 3: GMAT Math - Two Weekend Intensive GMAT Math Training - $424.50 + GST = $450 CDN - All books included!

This program generally consists of 3 days of instruction running on the Saturday and Sunday of consecutive weekends. Homework exercises are assigned at the end of the first weekend. This is the math component of our "Mastering The GMAT" course and is offered for those who wish training in only the math.

Upcoming - Toronto GMAT Course Dates:

S. 1 November 10, 11, 17 - Practice GMAT - November 22

S. 2 January 12, 13, 19 - Practice GMAT - January 24

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Hours and content of the GMAT Math Course are as follows:

Day 1 - November 10, January 12, etc. - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Focus: GMAT Math Tools, Problem Solving/Data Sufficiency

Day 2 - November 11, January 13, etc. - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Focus: Problem Solving/Data Sufficiency

Day 3 - November 17, January 19, etc. - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Focus: Problem Solving/Data Sufficiency

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Format 4: GMAT Verbal - Two Weekend Intensive GMAT Verbal Training - $450 (Canadian) - GST and All Materials Included!

This program generally consists of 3 days of instruction running over two weekends. Homework exercises are assigned at the end of each weekend. This course covers only the verbal sections of the GMAT (Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction and AWA. It is designed for those who want instruction on only the verbal part of the GMAT.

Upcoming - Toronto GMAT Course Dates:

S. 1 January 13, 19, 20 - Practice GMAT - January 24

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Hours and content are as follows:

Day 1 - January 13, etc. - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Focus: Critical Thinking, Introduction to Reading Comprehension

Day 2 - January 19, etc. - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Focus: Grammar Workshop

Day 3 - January 20, etc. - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Focus: Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, AWA

Optional Practice GMAT testing session - January 24.

They will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. These sessions will duplicate the conditions of the test center and provide the discipline to do a practice GMAT from beginning to end. Alternatively, you may duplicate the conditions on your own by using one of the two free tests included with the GMATPrep software available free at www.mba.com.

Course Location: University of Toronto Downtown - St. Michael's College or Victoria College - If you would like directions email: directions@prep.com and let our autoresponder do its work.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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The Difference Between The One And Two Weekend Course Formats

The one weekend course is the first weekend of the two weekend course. The second weekend is devoted to additional quantitative topics and verbal (particularly in the area of grammar in the verbal and geometry and counting methods in the quantitative). In addition, the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) is covered in the two weekend course. Furthermore, the second weekend operates as valuable reinforcement for topics covered in the first weekend. We recognize that some of you have time for only one weekend. During the one weekend program we will cover all the topics that are absolutely essential.

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Course Fees INCLUDE GST And Materials But Are NOT Tax Deductible

Our course fees INCLUDE GST and materials. There are no extra charges. The registration fee for test prep courses is neither tax deductible nor a tax credit (regardless of provider).

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About Fee Receipts - Available Only At The Course

Since the course fees are not tax deductible, receipts are provided only upon request. We recognize the some of you may need receipts for reimbursement. Receipts are available at the course. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for receipts prior to the start of any course.

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Course Registration - Prepayment NOT Required - But Space Guaranteed

We will guarantee those who pre-register, a space in our course without requiring prepayment of any kind. In order to register simply email gmatprepregister@prep.com specifying:

1. Your name, address and telephone number.

2. The course dates you want and whether you want our: Two Weekend Mastering The GMAT PREP, One Weekend Intensive GMAT PREP, GMAT Math PREP or GMAT Verbal PREP.

3. Please tell us where you learned about our course.

You will receive a return email which will confirm your registration (you may print it out), specifying the exact times and location and give you directions to the course. Your course fee may be paid the morning of the course and you may use any form of payment except interac.

Those who wish to pay the course fee prior to the start of the course may do so with VISA or Mastercard by faxing the above information (with card number and expiry date) to 416-410-4628.

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Pre-Course PREP - Get Started With Our GMAT Report and GMATPrep Software From GMAT

You are not required to do any preparation prior to the start of the course. Nevertheless, if you wish to begin now, here are 3 things you should consider:

1. The GMATPrep software - is produced by GMAT and is essential for any test taker. You may download it for free HERE

2. Want to learn more about the "Computer Adaptive" nature of the GMAT? Read our "GMAT Report" on this website HERE

3. The mba.com site has some basic information about GMAT preparation. Have a look at it. The location is:HERE

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Contact Us - learn@prep.com - 416-410-PREP

If you have questions not covered here you may address them to: learn@prep.com or you may telephone us at (416) 410-PREP.

You may write us at:

www.prep.com
Box 19602, Manulife P.O.
55 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Canada
M4W 3T9

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