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2011-02-10 [13:01:48] Answer: Following are some websites that may be helpful in practicing for the SAT: http://www.testprepreview.com http://winrow.wordpress.com http://www.princetonreview.com http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/official-sat-study-guide
2010-10-07 [14:02:39] Answer: Please go to the following website for information on the TOEFL: http://www.ets.org ETS develops, administers and scores tests — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, The TOEFL measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings. The exam is offered in one of three different formats depending on a test taker's location. The most current and wide-spread format of the exam is the Internet-based test (iBT); however, in several countries where iBT is not yet available, the Paper-Based Test (PBT) is still offered.
2010-07-15 [09:39:24] Answer: You can take the SAT in Ireland. For more informtion please go to the following website for information, schedules, practice exams and registration: www.collegeboard.com.
2010-07-12 [11:21:13] Answer: We also recommend that you contact an EducationUSA advising center in your area for more personalized help and detailed information on studying in the U.S. To find an EducationUSA Advising Center in your country please go to: www.educationusa.info/centers.php. Also please search our EducationUSA website which contains comprehensive useful information on study in the U.S.: www.educationusa.info.
Law The legal system in the United States, on the federal level and in almost all states, is based on the British system of common law. One state, Louisiana, has a system modeled on the French legal code. First Professional Degree The U.S. first professional degree, the juris doctor (J.D.), provides an education strongly focused on preparation for U.S. practice, with little opportunity for comparative or specialty study. For this reason, and because preparation in U.S. law will not easily transfer toward practice in other countries, the J.D. is usually inappropriate for foreign nationals. Although law schools offer individual courses that emphasize particular subject areas such as environmental law or taxation, there are no J.D. programs concentrating on any single specialty. J.D. degree programs involve three years of study, and are entered following four years of undergraduate study in any major. Competition for admission is intense for both U.S. and international students. Requirements generally include fluency in English, an excellent undergraduate academic record, and a satisfactory score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). (See http://www.lsac.org for LSAT registration information.) To practice in the United States, graduates must also pass the bar examination and other requirements of the state where they wish to work. Graduate Legal Education The master of comparative law (M.C.L.), also known as the master of comparative jurisprudence (M.C.J.), is a particularly appropriate degree program for international lawyers. Recognizing that legal systems in many countries differ from common law as practiced in the United States; these programs acquaint lawyers from other countries with U.S. legal institutions and relevant specialties of U.S. law. Another graduate option is the master of laws (L.L.M.), a degree offered in a variety of specialties or as a self-designed program, with appropriateness for the international practitioner varying from program to program. Programs in international law or international business law may also be of interest. Almost all master’s programs in law last one year and admit students only for the fall semester. Programs can be planned according to the interests of the student. During study, international lawyers have the opportunity to observe courts and government agencies in the United States. Entrance requirements include a first degree in law, a strong academic background, and letters of Reference, a statement of purpose and/or writing samples, and a high level of English proficiency as demonstrated by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose law degree was not in the English language. Most graduate law programs do not require standardized admissions tests. Doctoral programs in law also exist. They admit only a small number of promising applicants, usually from among those who have completed a master’s program at a U.S. law school and who plan to enter a career as a law school faculty member. Financial assistance may be more readily available to law students intending to continue towards a doctoral degree than to those seeking only a one-year master’s program. Short-term Legal Education Many U.S. law schools offer programs, particularly in the summer, either designed for or appropriate for international lawyers. These usually last between one week and two months. Professional associations and private training organizations offer similar programs. Your nearest U.S. educational information or advising center may be able to provide information on other options, such as tours to visit U.S. legal institutions. ✏ U.S. first professional degree programs in law (J.D.) are generally not appropriate for individuals planning to practice law outside the United States. However, a variety of other degree and short-term options specifically designed for international students exist at the graduate level. Useful Web Sites Law American Bar Association http://www.abanet.org Association of American Law Schools http://www.aals.org Law School Admission Council http://www.lsac.org National Conference of Bar Examiners http://www.ncbex.org The above information was taken from the free down load: S P E C I A L I Z E D P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D Y - C H A P T E R 9 IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES – GRADUATE STUDY How to apply to US Graduate Schools U.S. Graduate Schools are all independent, and each sets its own requirements for admission. Within each school individual programs may often have different requirements. These guidelines are written to assist you in your search for graduate education. It is advisable to start this process approximately one to one-and-a-half year(s) before you hope to begin studies. In the U.S. The American academic year begins late August or early September, and students should generally request admission for this (autumn or fall) term. Obtain information about institutions which offer the program you want to pursue. Use reference guides, such as Peterson's Guide and the Directory of Graduate Programs, to locate specific institutions which offer the program at the degree level (Master's or Doctorate) you are seeking. Write directly to the Graduate Admissions Offices of the institutions to obtain information and applications. Indicate the major academic area of interest to you. Write to the academic department of the university.Carefully print your name and address on all such inquiries. Stress field of specialization, professional background, reasons for choosing particular faculty and ask for information on financial aid possibilities. You do not need the name of the department chairman or a professor to obtain an application. Advise each office that you have contacted the other. Read thoroughly all materials received to determine whether the program you want is offered; whether you appear to meet the minimum academic requirement; if you require financial assistance, whether it is available for your proposed programs; and whether you can meet the application deadlines. Apply to more than one institution. U.S. institutions receive many applications and often cannot accommodate all qualified applicants. You may decide which institution to attend after you have received your admission offers. Complete the admission application carefully and legibly. Always give your name in exactly the same way on the application and in all correspondence. If some of your records are under a different name, be sure you indicate that on the application. Com plete all items on the application and submit all items requested. If an application fee is required, submit the appropriate amount in U.S. currency with your application. Most institutions will not process your application without the fee. Request official academic records both in the native language and in English translation. Official documents must bear the seal of the school and authorized signature. Photocopies are not usually acceptable unless they are officially attested as exact copies of the original. Records should be submitted for all post-secondary schools attended and should provide a list of courses taken, yearly examination results, and conferral of degrees. If your native language is not English, register as early as possible for an English proficiency exam such as TOEFL or IELTS and request that testing service forward your scores to the institutions to which you are applying. Register for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), or other tests if required by the program/institution to which you are applying. Request letters of recommendation as required by the program/institution. These letters should generally be written by professors with whom you have studied. Submit verification of scholarship or other financial support. Note the deadlines for application given in the institutional information you receive. Different institutions/programs have different deadlines. Allow time for mail delays, application consideration, and for obtaining passport and visa when you are ad mitted. Apply early. Stated application deadlines are generally the final date for receipt of applications and all supporting credentials. Additional time is required to process applications from international students. Allow 6-8 weeks after your application is submitted to an institution to receive their admission decision. Many schools and departments, however, send admission offers only in March and April. It is courteous to notify an institution if you will not be accepting their offer of admission. Send all requests, applications, and credentials airmail. Remember: A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or IAP-66) cannot be issued until you have been admitted, your level of English proficiency has been determined (and additional training arranged if necessary) and your funding has been established as a sufficient amount to meet the institution's expenses. A Certificate of Eligibility is valid only for study in the institution which issued it - and only for the dates of the course of study.
2010-06-23 [15:41:49] dentistry to American standards,and what to do to continue my postgraduate studies in USA. I have a multiple entry visa and valid for two years. I am 39 years old and practicing in my own clinic in my town in Syria. Answer: Step-By-Step To U.S. Licensure For International Dental Graduates Each state has its own requirements and application process. State licensure requirements are subject to change. It is very important to know the requirements in the state where you wish to become licensed prior to applying to an educational program to make sure it will meet the educational requirement. Likewise, it is important to verify which clinical licensing examinations are accepted by the state board before taking an exam. Contact the state boards of dentistry directly for this information. For contact information for the state boards of dentistry go to www.aadexam.org. Select “State Boards” and then “Administrators.” Some state board websites have online licensure applications. Following is a brief summary of the steps involved for internationally-trained dentists to become licensed. 1. Determine the state(s) where you wish to obtain a license and contact the state board(s) of dentistry to obtain specific licensure requirements and a sample application. 2. Take the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) Part I administered by the ADA Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE). The National Board Part I examination is a requirement for licensure, but it is also required for acceptance into an advanced standing/supplemental program. Some programs may also require Part II. As part of the application process for the NBDE, you will be required to have your credentials evaluated by the Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) to determine your eligibility for the examinations. Contact the ECE (1-414-289-3400; www.ece.org) or the ADA (www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/index.asp; 1-800-232-1694) for more information. 3. Apply to an accredited dental education program with advanced standing to earn a DDS or DMD degree, or to a supplemental or qualifying program that grants a certificate. Some schools offer an International Dentist Program (IDP), which is a separate program and different than advanced standing. Most IDPs also grant a DDS or DMD, but a few offer a certificate of completion, which may not be recognized by all licensing jurisdictions for the purposes of licensure. 4. Following the completion of the educational program, take the National Board Dental Examination Part II. 5. Take the appropriate clinical licensing examination administered by a state or regional clinical testing agency. Or, in New York licensure applicants must also complete a CODA-accredited postgraduate program that is at least one year in length; New York does not have a clinical examination requirement. 6. Request an application from the state board of dentistry where you wish to become licensed. Carefully review the application and identify and complete any additional requirements, such as completion of a course or test on local jurisprudence. 7. Apply for a license.
2010-04-13 [03:21:04] Answer: The SAT I is normally required for undergraduates seeking admission as first year candidates for the bachelor's degree. Since you already hold a diploma you man not need to take it but that decision will be made by the university to which you apply.
2009-12-04 [04:27:37] Answer: Score reports for the computer based General tests are released to you and the institutions you designate, approximately 10-15 days after taking the test. The scores for paper based General and Subject tests are released approximately four to six weeks after taking the test. If you take the test more than one time in a five year period previous scores will be reported along with your latest ones to the institutions you designate. You may choose to have only the scores from either the General Test or the Subject Test reported but you may not choose to have only those scores from a specific test date reported.
2009-09-16 [12:40:31] Answer: If you only plan on applying to those universities that do not require the SAT then there is no need to take that exam. However, it is always good to apply to a minimum of 5 universities that may offer the course of study you are looking for. If you only apply to schools that do not require the SAT you may limit yourself too much and may not find the courses you really want.
2009-01-16 [21:55:59] Answer: The following information is for universities in the U.S. GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TESTS Most graduate departments require scores on at least one academic admissions test, either a general aptitude test such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test or a demonstration of proficiency in your field (GRE Subject Test), or sometimes both. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required almost wihtout exception for applicants to business schools. The Miller Analogy Tests (MAT) may also be required in fields like education and psychology. These tests are in addition to an English language proficiency examination such as TOEFL or IELTS. They are sometimes referred to as standardized tests because all applicants are required to take the same tests (including U.S. applicants), allowing admissions officers to compare candidates by test score. Professional schools such as schools of law, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine have special examinations. Usually, the faculty of each department within a university determines the requirements for various admissions tests, as well as the weight given to the results. Consequently, there is no general rule to follow with respect to test requirements. To find out if you need to take one or more of these tests consult university catalog and Web sites. RECAP of STANDARDISED TESTS FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION *To apply for U.S. graduate degree program, you must have completed or be near to completing, a first academic or professional degree, and you must have earned good grades. *If English is not your first language, you need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). In certain cases, another English language proficiency test may be acceptable. *If you are applying for a teaching assistantship, some graduate departmaents may require you to take the Test of Spoken Englisn (TSE). *Many U.S. graduate degree programs require applicants to submit scores from a standardized admissions test, most commonly the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test for academic programs, and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for business programs. Some academic programs also require applicants to take a GRE Subject Test and/or the GRE Writing Assessment. Standardized Admissions Test Websites http://www.ets.org http://www.toefl.org http://www.gre.org http://www.gmat.org Source: If You Want to Study in the United States - Graduate Study - Book To find out if you need to take one or more of these tests consult university catalog and Web sites.
2008-08-22 [12:26:51] Answer: GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR:Students seeking admission to a Graduate Management Program, including a Master's in Business Administration. PURPOSE:To measure verbal and mathematical abilities that are developed over a long period of time and that are associated with success in the first year of study in graduate schools of management. FORMAT: Three and one half of hour test of general verbal and quantitative skills plus analytical writing section to measure the ability to communicate complex ideas through writing. MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) Computer-based standardized examination for prospective medical students in the United States and Canada. It is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, written analysis, and writing skills in addition to knowledge of scientific concepts and principles.
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