Test Prep Courses
To raise your confidence and test scores, outside preparations is essential. Test Prep courses are designed to help you achieve long-term career goals. Our program offers courses for the following exams:
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is the entrance test exam for admission to graduate schools. When you are applying to graduate schools check the requirements for application. While many colleges and universities require GREs as part of the application process, some do not. If the GRE is required, a preparation course is an excellent way to prepare for sitting for this type of standardized test. Boston College is pleased to offer preparation courses on the Chestnut Hill Campus. Our experienced and dedicated instructors will work with you to make your experience worthwhile and successful.
The required text for this course must be purchased in advance and brought to the first class session:
Official GRE Super Power Pack, Second Edition 2nd Edition ISBN: 9781260026399
| Course | Dates | Days & Times | Tuition & Fees |
| GRE01 | September 24 to October 22, 2017 | Sundays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [no class Columbus Day weekend] |
$649 |
| GRE02 | October 11 to November 15, 2017 | Wednesdays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $649 |
| GRE03 | October 30 to December 4, 2017 |
Mondays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $649 |
| GRE04 | January 17 to February 21, 2018 | Wednesdays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $649 |
| GRE05 | March 14 to April 25, 2018 | Wednesdays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM [no class Wednesday before Easter] | $649 |
| GRE06 | April 8 to 29, 2018 | Sundays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | $649 |
| GRE07 | May 23 to June 27, 2018 |
Wednesdays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $649 |
Register online and pay with credit card
Register by mail and pay with check
Students may retake this class within one year for only $35.
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is the entrance exam for graduate schools of business. The test, prepared by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), is used by many graduate schools of business and management as one criterion for acceptance. Boston College is pleased to offer preparation courses for the GMAT on the Chestnut Hill Campus. Our experienced and dedicated instructors will work with you to make your experience worthwhile and successful.
The required text for this course must be purchased in advance and brought to the first class session:
The Official Guide for GMAT Review 2017. ISBN: 9781119347620
| Course | Dates | Days & Times | Tuition & Fees |
| GMAT01 | September 26 to October 3, 2017 | Tuesdays 5:30–9:30 p.m. | $649 |
| GMAT03 | November 12 to December 10, 2017 |
Sundays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [no class Thanksgiving weekend] | $649 |
| GMAT04 | January 28 to February 18, 2018 | Sundays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | $649 |
| GMAT05 | March 20 to April 24, 2018 | Tuesdays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $649 |
| GMAT06 | May 22 to June 26, 2018 |
Tuesdays 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $649 |
Register online and pay with credit card
Register by mail and pay with check
Students may retake this class within one year for only $35.
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the entrance exam for law schools. The majority of law schools require applicants to take this exam. The LSAT score weighs heavily in the admission process as do other factors, such as GPA, your essay, and recommendations. A preparation course is an excellent way to prepare for sitting for this type of standardized test. Boston College is pleased to offer preparation courses on the Chestnut Hill Campus. Our experienced and dedicated instructors will work with you to make your experience worthwhile and successful.
Two books are required for this class. They must purchased in advance and brought to the first class session.
Kaplan LSAT Premier 2016-2017 with Real Practice Questions. ISBN: 9781625231307
10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests Volume V. ISBN: 9780986045516
| Course | Dates | Days & Times | Tuition & Fees |
| LSAT02 | September 28 to November 2, 2017 |
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
$649 |
| LSAT04 | March 15 to April 26, 2018 |
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM [no class Thursday before Easter] | $649 |
| LSAT05 | May 24 to June 28, 2018 | Thursdays 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
$649 |
Register online and pay with credit card
Register by mail and pay with check
Students may retake this class within one year for only $35.
Higher Score Guarantee
Students enrolled in the classes will have their online resources for one full year. Should students require additional preparation, they would be able to repeat a class either online or in one of Kaplan’s regular retail offerings at no additional cost. This includes both students who feel they are not ready to test after their course ends, and students who do test, but are not satisfied with their scores. The power of Kaplan’s guarantee is based on the international reach and frequency of Kaplan retail offerings that ensure students have the opportunity to continue their preparation regardless of any life changes that may occur.
Unmatched design = unmatched preparation
Kaplan's MCAT 2017 course is designed along the AAMC’s test blueprint, including its 10 foundational concepts, 31 content categories, and 4 scientific inquiry and reasoning skills. Each lesson is a collection of specific learning outcomes based on the exam design. Each question has been verified by Kaplan’s Learning Sciences team as matching the test blueprint. It's a level of comprehensiveness and precision that provides students with exceptional preparation for the new test.
The most efficient prep available
Kaplan’s 2017 course includes more than 100 hours of instruction. The course is remarkable because it includes core lessons on test strategies and the highest-yield MCAT content. Then, the rest of the instruction is completely targeted to the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. The course adapts to each student’s needs by prescribing interactive science review videos and customized live instruction through Kaplan’s MCAT Channel.
Practice & assessment
Kaplan’s MCAT 2017 course combines practice questions addressing students’ individual strengths and weaknesses with full-length test simulations that prepare students for the actual exam experience. The course includes 8 full-length tests and thousands of practice items, each psychometrically validated and fully aligned with the new test blueprint.
SESSION SCHEDULE
- CARS: Intro to the MCAT and CARS Passages
- Chem/Phys: Science Passages and Science Knowledge Questions
- Bio/Biochem: Attacking MCAT Science Questions
- Psych/Soc: Basic Science Research and Data
- CARS: Basic CARS Question Types
- Chem/Phys: Scientific Reasoning on the MCAT
- Bio/Biochem: Section Triage and Answer Choice Analysis
- Psych/Soc: Human Subjects Research
- CARS: Advanced CARS Strategy
- Chem/Phys: Strategic Guessing
- Bio/Biochem: Advanced Experimental Design
- Psych/Soc: The Home Stretch
Full Length MCAT Exam
| Course | Dates | Days & Times | Tuition & Fees |
| MCAT01 |
Jan 22 – Feb 28, 2018 | Mon and Wed - Class Full |
$1350 |
| MCAT02 | Jan 23 – March 1, 2018 | Tues and Thurs - Class Full | $1350 |
Register online and pay with credit card
Register by mail and pay with check
All students receive the following MCAT resources:
- Over 150 hours of total instruction, customizable to meet individual student needs
- 12 instructor-led core sessions with recorded make-ups
- A total of 8,000+ MCAT 2015 practice items, including 11 full-length practice tests, each psychometrically evaluated and fully aligned with the new test blueprint
- Kaplan Exclusive - The MCAT Channel - providing students unlimited access to hours of supplemental live, online instruction nearly every day of the week taught by Kaplan’s highest-rated faculty
- A complete MCAT library: Kaplan's best-selling 7-book Subject Review, Lesson Book and High-Yield Problem Solving Guide - created in partnership with Scientific American (also available as eBooks)*
- MCAT Qbank - let's students design their own practice quizzes from more than 1,000 MCAT-style questions and track progress as they go
An intensive, comprehensive course that reviews NCLEX exam questions. Content focuses on adult health, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric nursing. This course will assess your strengths and help you develop your study plan. Classes are recorded, so you can review them throughout the spring as you prepare for the exam.
Most students join the review course again after graduation, June 11-15, for only $35—a great final review and confidence builder before the big day.
| Course | Dates | Days & Times | Tuition & Fees |
| NS11401 | January 8 to 12, 2018 | Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. –3:30 p.m. |
$350 + Fee* |
| NS11402 | June 11 to 15, 2018 | Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. –3:30 p.m. |
$350 + Fee* |
Register online and pay with credit card
Group rate for five or more students.
Register by mail and pay with check
*If you register for the January course, you can add the June course for just $35
An intensive, comprehensive review NCLEX med-surg content, which comprises 60% of the exam.
| Course | Dates | Days & Times | Tuition & Fees |
| NS11403 | July 9 and 13, 2018 | Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. –3:30 p.m. |
$140 + $35 registration fee |
Register online and pay with credit card
Register by mail and pay with check
*If you register for the January course, you can add the June course for just $35
COURSE MATERIALS
Each course is taught using past exam questions. This format allows students to familiarize themselves with question types that will appear when the exam is taken at a later date. Simulated materials are also used to teach question and strategy types. Our course materials are obtained from ETS, GMAC, and LSAC as well as Cambridge Educational Services.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
Students who request additional assistance can either attend office hours or schedule an appointment with their instructor.
CLASSROOM LOCATION
Classes will be held on Middle Campus at Boston College.
AFFORDABLE TUITION
- GMAT, GRE, and LSAT: $649
- MCAT: $1350
- NCLEX: $350
- Special group rates available
Once enrolled in a BC test prep course, you are able to sit in the course again without paying tuition but only a registration fee. This offer valid for one year from start date of your course.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT POLICY
Registrations will be processed upon receipt of payment. Payment is due in full (tuition and fees) in order to be enrolled in any course.
- Register for a course at least four weeks prior to the scheduled start date and qualify for the $35 early bird transaction fee.
- A regular transaction fee of $75 will apply to courses starting within four weeks of registration.
Important: By registering for any of the course offerings, you assume responsibility for all related tuition, registration fees, lab fees, and book fees. You also agree to our refund and cancellation policy.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Requests for cancellations and refunds are accepted in only in writing (email: sonce@bc.edu) at least four weeks prior to the start of the course. A refund is provided (less a $75 administrative fee per course). No refunds will be made for cancellations requested within four weeks of the start date of the course or for no-shows.