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Connect with EducationUSA Question Archive: Standardized TestsTotal: 16. Pages: 1 2
2008-06-19 [07:04:31] Answer: The following are explanations of some of the common tests: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR: Undergraduates seeking a first degree and graduate students seeking an advanced degree. PURPOSE: To evaluate an English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The test uses a multiple choice format to measure the ability to understand North American English. FORMAT: Two and one half hour multiple choice exam in four parts: listening comprehension; structure; reading comprehension writing and speaking (IBT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAT 1 (Scholastic Aptitude Test) GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR: undergraduates seeking admission as first year candidates for the bachelor's degree. PURPOSE: To determine whether a student is likely to succeed in the first year of university based on abilities acquired over a period of several years. FORMAT: Two and one half hour test measuring developed verbal and mathematical reasoning skills. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAT 2 (Achievement Test) GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR: undergraduates seeking admission as first year students to selective institutions. (One or more achievement test may be required). PURPOSE: To measure knowledge and the ability to apply knowledge in specific subject matter areas. FORMAT: One hour tests in 16 subjects such as chemistry, literature, Spanish, ets. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRE (Graduate record examination) GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR: Students seeking admission to a Master's or Doctorate level Program. PURPOSE: To assess academic knowledge and skills relevant to graduate study. FORMAT: Three and one half hour general exam measuring verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning. Three hour subject exams in 16 different fields may also be required. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
2008-03-30 [23:56:28] Answer: International students must meet the same academic requirements as U.S. students including SAT scores. You should always try to get the highest scores you can as entrance to a U.S. university is very competitive and higher scores will be to your benefit to gain entrance. The following is some general information on testing: Standardized Tests for United States University Undergraduate Admission
The first stage in the application process to an American university is to sit for a standardized test. These are usually among the prerequisites for admission, although a growing number of universities are either making these tests optional or scrapping them altogether. Look for a list of colleges and universities that no longer require admissions test scores at www.fairtest.org/optstate.html. Standardized tests are often taken in Year 11, which allows time to re-sit if the student is not satisfied with the results. The scores are forwarded to the universities of the student’s choice, either at the time of testing or subsequently when applications are filed. Students should consult the website of the universities in which they are interested to see what admission tests are required. 1. The SAT Reasoning Test The best-known of these admission tests is the SAT Reasoning Test. It consists of three sections: ·Critical reading: Reading comprehension and sentence-completion ·Mathematics: Basic geometry and algebra II ·Writing: Multiple choice questions, which test grammar and usage, and a short essay Most of the questions on the SAT are multiple-choice with five answer choices. The test takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. ·Each section is scored out of 800, for a total score of 2400. Most universities will accept the highest scores of each of the three sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, up to three sittings. 2. SAT Subject Tests The SAT Subject Tests (formerly known as SAT IIs) are one-hour multiple-choice tests. Students select from among 20 subjects in the areas of Math, Literature, History, Science and Foreign Languages. Generally up to 3 SAT Subject Tests may be required by the more selective universities and supplement the SAT Reasoning Test results. They may be required to meet specific entrance requirements. Check the website of your university of interest to determine specific test requirements. The SATs are administered six times a year. Please note that you cannot take the SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests on the same date. To Register for the SAT online Go to www.collegeboard.com 3. The American College Test (ACT) The ACT is an alternative to the SAT Reasoning Test, accepted by most universities. It was devised to measure students’ competence in completed coursework, while the SAT evaluates mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities. It consists of four subject tests: English, mathematics, reading, and science, plus an optional essay-writing test. The math component of the ACT includes trigonometry, a topic that is not included in the SAT Reasoning Test. Some universities require an ACT that includes the writing test. The test takes 3 hours and 25 minutes, including the optional writing test. Check the website of your university of interest to determine specific test requirements. To Register for the ACT online Go to www.act.org 4. TOEFL Test Students whose native language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test. It tests ability to read, listen, speak, and write in English. More information, as well as practice questions, is available at www.ets.org. 5. Preparing for the Tests Both the SAT and ACT registration websites have free practice tests and fee-based courses. In addition, students will find test-preparation books in bookstores as well as web-based test-prep resources. TOEFL test-prep questions are available at www.ets.org. Students should take at least one full-length practice test to familiarize themselves with the structure, format, and content of the tests and to develop the intellectual stamina to sit for such a lengthy test. 5. SAT Reasoning and ACT Tests Compared The SAT Reasoning Test and ACT differ in key ways. The following table lays out the differences. Many college admissions counselors recommend that if the student is not satisfied with the results of the SAT test after repeated sittings, s/he take the ACT. To find out comparisons of the SAT and the ACT please refere to the following:
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/testprep.asp?TPRPAGE=141
2008-03-21 [14:52:57] Answer: The following are some websites that you can search to find English language programs: http://www.ies-ed.com. International Education Service. Offers a free placement service to undergraduate, graduate and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs and a list of links to ESL, colleges and vocational schools. http://www.aaiep.org. The American Association of Intensive English Programs. This site consists of an index of AAIEP member programs. http://uciep.org. UCIEP - An independent Consortium of University and College administered Intensive English Programs in the USA homepage. It provides a search option for the UCIEP database and a list with links to websites to UCIEP's member programs.
2007-10-29 [18:38:01] Am I considered a foreign student when applying to the colleges and universities in the USA? Do I have to pass TOEFL? Answer: Yes you would be considered as an international student as far as your education is concerned and will probably have to take the TOEFL test. However, whether you are required to take the TOEFL would be up the the university in which you are accepted. If you have residence in the U.S. you will probably be considered as a resident if you attend university in the state you are a resident and will pay the instate tuition.
2007-09-21 [11:04:13] Answer: Every university has different admission requirements. Most will require the TOEFL if English is not your first language. However, it would be better if you do some research for schools that offer the program of study you are looking for then see what they require.
2007-03-11 [12:43:25] Answer: The following websites may help you find help studying for the GMAT: http://www.kaplan.com http://www.prepdoctor.com/index.html htttp://www.review.com |
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