The UTPA Prep course is complete preparation for the GRE that goes beyond great classroom instruction and includes realistic practice exams, personalized score analysis, detailed individualized score reports, adaptable course materials, and personalized assignments. This is an excellent preparation course for current undergraduate students that are considering graduate school or for anyone that is looking at improving their GRE Test scores and securing graduate school admission. Office of Continuing Education has teamed up with Knowsys Test Prep to offer this highly effective preparation course.

Testimonials from previous participants

• "Great professor really helped me understand the material. I couldn't see how anyone could do well on the GRE without this course. " A.E.
• "Worth every single penny, a good investment. " J.V.

The strength of our program is our adaptable curriculum with its dual emphasis on strategy and content. We offer well-rounded and complete preparation courses that provide a unique combination of vital test-taking strategies, time-saving tips and shortcuts, and thorough content review.

Instructors:

Bobbie Myatt

Ms. Myatt is a certified  Knowsys Instructor for GRE and SAT prep courses offered through the Office of Continuing Education. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations, and a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from UT-Pan American. Bobbie serves as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Office of Graduate Studies at the UTPA Graduate School. She coordinates training workshops for the graduate students to improve their writing skills as well as social development skills to use in the workplace environment. She plans, prepares and presents the workshops monthly and provides all students an opportunity to obtain one-on-one skill building sessions throughout the academic year. She has more than 20 years of professional management experience in sales and marketing, both direct and indirect.

Ivan Silva

Mr. Silva is a certified Knowsys Instructor for GRE and SAT test prep courses offered through the Office of Continuing Education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations, and a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from UT-Pan American. At the present time Ivan serves as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Graduate Studies at the UTPA Graduate School and also serves as Creative Director and Communication Consultant at Iconic Deity D.H. Iván provides services to businesses in the South Texas region in social media strategy, online communication, creative brand design and functional user interface design. Ivan holds over ten years of experience of working and professional experience in management, sales and marketing.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who is considering graduate school or is taking the GRE Test in the near future.

Program Schedule:

Location:

The classes will be held at the UTPA McAllen Teaching Site located at 1800 S. Main Street, Suite 1100 in McAllen, Texas.

Registration Fee: $500

The course fee includes GRE workbook, study guide, 2 practice test with individualized score reports, online resources, and 30 hours of classroom instruction.

The registration for this course is on a first come first served basis and  closes a week before the start date.