Keeping up with Standardized Tests

If you used a #2 pencil to fill in circles on standardized tests you'd be amazed on how much has changed. Nowadays, computers rule and security in testing centers puts the TSA to shame. For some exams you can even click a button and find out most of your scores before you leave the center!

Because the tests undergo significant changes every few years it's important to use an up-to-date test preparation book. Here are just a few of the recently revised 2012 prep books available in the library:

Cracking the New GRE (The Princeton Review)

Kaplan GMAT Premier

Cracking the SAT Math Subject Tests (The Princeton Review)

Kaplan AP Chemistry

Need Computer Tutoring--Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows?

Have you been struggling with how to use some of the software programs you have or even a Windows Operating System?
LearningExpressLibrary.com, an online resource offered by the Wellesley Free Library, has expanded their unique test and resume offerings to include interactive tutorials (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) for:

• Microsoft Word

• Powerpoint

• Access

• Outlook

• WordPerfect

• Windows

Sign in quickly to LearningExpressLibrary.com from our list of databases to explore these new courses. You only need your library card number to try it out from home. Once you have connected to the site, look for the Computer Skills Section.

While you are there, check out the courses and tests on job skills (resume writing and interviewing) as well as tests for college prep (ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP), Graduate School (MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT), jobs (Nursing, Civil Service, Law Enforcement, teaching), and even U.S. Citizenship. SH