If you plan to enroll in an undergraduate studies program or attend graduate school, law school, or business school, we can help you realize your academic goals. With test preparation classes for the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, Praxis® Core, SAT®, and ACT®, Northern Michigan University is Marquette's leading test prep solution. 

Standardized test scores on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, Praxis Core, SAT, or ACT are a major component of your college or graduate school application process. These tests can play a significant role in determining the future of your education. Standardized tests help determine your admission status and are often used in awarding merit-based scholarships, grants, fellowships, and assistantships. Let NMU's program help you prepare for these important tests!

Our test preparation classes were designed by a team of former standardized-test-item writers and test-preparation experts. Our experienced and professional instructors are highly trained and care about your success. Let us help you achieve your goals!  

All Test Prep Classes Include: 

  • Extensive classroom instruction
  • Experienced, dedicated instructors
  • Comprehensive preparation materials, including actual questions and practice tests from the test-makers
  • Thorough presentations and explanations
  • Convenient access to our team of experts
  • Flexible online schedule options
  • Access to online support resources

Graduate Programs: 

GMAT—Pursue your MBA!

Considering an MBA?  Let us help you get into the program of your choice. The GMAT® is the preferred test for many top-ranking full-time and part-time MBA programs. Our professional instructors will help you understand each section of the GMAT, dissect each item type, and develop a comprehensive plan for test day success. 


GRE—Advance your degree!

Seeking a graduate degree? The GRE® General Test measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills that are acquired through academic experience and are not related to any specific field of study.  The GRE is required for a large variety of master’s degree and doctoral degree programs.  Master’s in Education (ME), Social Work (MSW), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Business, and Public Administration programs often require or accept the GRE® General Test. 


LSAT—Go to law school! 

Pursuing a law degree? The LSAT® is a standardized test that is administered several times per year.  Our LSAT Test Prep Classes are precisely scheduled to help you prepare for your preferred test date. Take the mystery out of the LSAT and get the tools you need to succeed on test day! 

Praxis—Move toward a teaching career!

Trying to get into a teacher preparation or certification program? Prepare for the Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators tests.  Including the Mathematics test (5733), Reading (5713) and Writing (5723) tests with the only Praxis Prep classes in Marquette, MI and sponsored by Northern Michigan University.


Undergraduate Programs: 

SAT—Get ready for college! 

The SAT is a pre-college admissions test that is required by many colleges as part of a student’s application. It is also a factor in determining scholarship offers. The test measures verbal, quantitative, and reasoning skills that students learn in their high school, college-prep classes. Prepare for this important test with our SAT Prep Classes! 

SAT Blitz

The SAT Blitz is an intensive test prep program that provides students with the tools they need to prepare for and succeed on the SAT®. SAT Blitz classes, offered during the academic year, are strategically scheduled for the weeks leading up to the most popular SAT test dates. Classes are scheduled to allow time to practice new skills between sessions. Our multi-week course format allows abundant opportunities for learning and for interacting with our expert instructors. The SAT Blitz classes are offered on campus and live online.

SAT Summer Institute

The SAT Summer Institute is an intensive test prep program that provides students with the tools they need to prepare for and succeed on the SAT®. The condensed four-day format is a convenient way for students to develop essential test-taking tools. Students receive in-depth review of the test materials, insight into strategies for succeeding on standardized tests, a comprehensive study plan, and extended online support.

ACT—Improve your score! 

The ACT is a pre-college admissions test that is an important factor in determining admissions status and scholarship eligibility at many schools. It tests quantitative, verbal, and science reasoning skills. Maximize your confidence and your score with our ACT Prep Classes! 

ACT Blitz

The ACT Blitz is an intensive test prep program that provides students with the tools they need to prepare for and succeed on the ACT®. ACT Blitz classes, offered during the academic year, are strategically scheduled for the weeks leading up to the most popular ACT test dates. Classes are scheduled to allow time to practice new skills between sessions. Our multi-week course format allows abundant opportunities for learning and for interacting with our expert instructors. The ACT Blitz classes are offered on campus and live online.

ACT Summer Institute

The ACT Summer Institute is an intensive test prep program that provides students with the tools they need to prepare for and succeed on the ACT®. The condensed four-day format is a convenient way for students to develop essential test-taking tools. Students receive in-depth review of the exam materials, insight into strategies for succeeding on standardized tests, and a comprehensive study plan, and extended online support.