SAT. ACT. GRE. GED. If these letters strike fear into your heart but you have a test coming up, don’t worry. Your library’s got you! Check out these FREE resources that can help you prepare for your exam.
Resource: LearningExpress Library – accessed through Inspire
Cost: Free to all Indiana residents!
What it includes:
- tutorials
- practice tests
- test prep ebooks and digital flashcards
- college essay writing help
LearningExpress Library covers the following tests: ACT, SAT, PSAT, TOEFL, GED, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, PCAT, many AP tests, and career tests like nursing exams, TEAS, etc. Materials are available 24/7 on demand and are self-paced (practice tests may be timed).
Get started: Visit https://inspire.in.gov/learn and find the resource you want to access. You may need to create an account so you can keep track of your progress.
Bonus: This database is provided to Indiana residents through the Indiana State Library, so you don’t need a library card to access it. Inspire also offers dozens of research databases for adults and students.
Resource: Gale Courses
Cost: Free with your library card!
What it includes:
- prep courses that start on a certain date and post lessons and assignments each week
Gale Courses might be helpful if you have a hard time with self-paced options and prefer to have a schedule and deadlines. Gale Courses has courses for SAT/ACT, GED, TEAS, GRE, and Praxis.
Get started: Visit https://education.gale.com/l-new91297/ to get started. You’ll create an account so you can track your progress in the classes. Test prep resources are under the Teaching and Education tab on the left side or you can search by keyword.
You can unlock all these great resources and more with your library card. So check them out, study hard, and good luck!
