Study Guides and Test Preparation

Databases

Learning Express Library

Offers step-by-step job search assistance—from researching occupations to viewing and applying to available jobs. You can create effective resumes and cover letters, track your job search, prepare for interviews, and more. This valuable online resource also features test preparation for licensing and certification exams as well as interactive skills improvement in areas like reading, writing, and math.

Most Popular Tests

Advanced Placement

GED (General Education Development)

We also have local GED resources. (En espanol)

Kaplan's GED

Barron's GED

TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)

Note: The new STAAR test is replacing TAKS for the 2011-12 school year. Until STAAR books are published, we will be listing the TAKS books for informational purposes. According to the TEA website, "the new tests will be significantly more rigorous than previous tests and will measure a child’s performance, as well as academic growth."

PSAT (Pre Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Kaplan's PSAT

Barron's PSAT

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Kaplan's SAT

Barron's SAT

ACT

Princeton Review's ACT

Kaplan's ACT

ASVAB (Armed Skills Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Peterson's ASVAB

Barron's ASVAB

THEA (Assessment of College Readiness in Texas)

Accuplacer

Similar to the THEA, used by TCC and other local colleges.

College Board Official Site

Practice Tests

TEXES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards)

GRE (graduate record exam)

Kaplan's GRE

Princeton Review's GRE

GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)

Princeton Review's GMAT

Other Important Tests

Civil Service (Post office, government, etc.)

Fire Fighter

Journeyman Electrician

Medical Assistant

Nursing

Pharmacy College

Pharmacy Tech

Police Officer