What is REG REVIEW and what does it offer?

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REG REVIEW, Inc. is a provider of courses and study aids for the National (ASBOG®) FG and PG Geology Licensing Exams. According to its website, it has offered these services for more than 40 years and reports over 17,000 customers since 1985. It is relevant to you if you are preparing for the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology (FG) or Practice of Geology (PG) exams and are looking for structured instruction, printed study materials, or both.

What REG REVIEW offers

The site lists four main categories of services and materials:

  • Live webinars — REG REVIEW describes its courses as the only live courses available for ASBOG® exam study where you can ask questions and engage with instructors directly. The 12-hour course registration includes a full ASBOG® book set, recordings for revisiting the class, and a bonus full-length practice test.
  • Study manuals and flashcards — The study manuals cover geology textbooks, agency publications, and government regulations in a step-by-step format. Content is tailored to the exams and aimed at practicing geologists, with techniques illustrated by graphics, summarized in tables, and accompanied by additional reading lists. Flashcards present regulations, key terms, and definitions in a portable format.
  • Practice tests — The FG & PG Practice Tests Book contains 4 complete tests with original problems and fully worked answers.
  • Peer connection — The live webinars are also presented as a way to find a study buddy.

Reported pass rates

REG REVIEW states that students who take its FG and PG ASBOG® course report a pass rate 20 to 25% higher than the national pass rate. This is the company's own claim about its students rather than an independently verified figure, so treat it as a marketing statement when weighing your options.

Free resources

The site notes that its FAQ page has links to free resources. If you want to sample the style of the materials or check whether the approach fits your study habits before paying for a course or manual, that page is the place to start.

Who it is for

REG REVIEW is aimed at geologists preparing for the ASBOG® FG and PG licensing exams. If you are studying for those exams and want live instruction with direct instructor access, printed manuals and flashcards, and full-length practice tests in one package, REG REVIEW is a provider worth evaluating. If you only need free reference material, the FAQ page's free resource links may be enough on their own.