Kapiʻolani CC Library Spotlight

PrepSTEP: Get Help with Test Preparation, Career & College Success Skills

07/21/2020

Allyson Ota

General

If you are a Kapiʻolani CC student looking to build-up your core academic skills, score higher on tests, learn about and explore new careers, or gain skills to use in the workplace, check out PrepSTEP for Community Colleges. Within this resource you will find interactive tutorials, practice exams, flashcards, articles and eBooks.

Practice tests include:

Next-Generation ACCUPLACER
ATI TEAS
Nursing exams
Culinary Arts exams
EMT & Paramedic certification exams
Military Exams
and more

Targeted learning centers include:

College Success Skills
Core Math and Science Skills
Core English Skills
Career Preparation
Placement Test Preparation
Basic Computer Skills

The URL for PrepSTEP on our campus is: https://guides.library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/prepstep.

In order to make use of PrepSTEP's resources, you will be required to register for a free personal user account.

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Art (ART)

Culinary Arts (CULN)

Food Service & Hospitality Education (FSHE)

Philosophy (PHIL)

Religion (REL)

Theatre (THEA)

Exercise & Sport Science (ESS)

STEM

Information Technology (ITS)

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