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Connect with EducationUSA Links: Standardized TestsSSAT Secondary School Admission Test Is an aptitude test for students in grades 5-11. The test consists of verbal, quantitative (math) and reading comprehension sections plus a writing sample portion. Because academic programs and standards among elementary and presecondary schools differ so widely the test acts as a common denominator for schools in measuring a student’s academic capabilities. The SSAT provides predicted 12th grade SAT scores for those students taking the test in the 7th through 10th grades and will also provide valuable information regarding educational strengths and weaknesses. ACT (American College Testing Program) College Entrance Exam. The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Because this test contains a Science component it would suit those who may be leaning toward a science major. Information on SAT I, SAT II and PSAT/NMSQT This website is a preparation center for the SAT with Practice questions as well as Official Practice Tests. SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) The SAT is the most widely used admissions test among colleges and universities in the U.S. It tests students' knowledge of: reading, writing, and mathematics as well as critical thinking skills. SAT II Subject Tests The SAT Subject Tests measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas such as English, history, mathematics, science, and various foreign languages and your ability to apply that knowledge Many colleges use the SAT Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection. PSAT/NMSQT - The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is for U.S. students and is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills ETS develops, administers and scores tests — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® General and Subject Tests and The Praxis Series™ assessments. In addition to assessments, they conduct educational research, analysis and policy studies, and develop a variety of customized services and products for: Teacher certification English-language learning Elementary, secondary and post-secondary education GRE - The GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE® General Test in August 2011. See more about the new score scale on this website. The revised GRE General Test: Featuring the new test-taker friendly design and new questions, the revised test more closely reflects the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school and demonstrates that you are ready for graduate-level work. •Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts. •Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. •Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively Graduate Management Admissions Council - advocate and recource for graduate schools of business. Links to GMAT testing. GMAT exam is the only admissions test designed by business schools for business schools. LSAC Law School Admission Council - Provides admission-related services for legal education institutions and applicants. Offering the Law School Admission Test (LSAT); credential assembly services encompassing letters of recommendation, electronic applications, and domestic and international transcript processing for JD and graduate law degrees; the Candidate Referral Service (CRS); admission office systems and software; research and statistical reports; websites for law schools, applicants, prelaw advisors, testing and admission-related consultations with legal educators worldwide; and various publications, videos, and LSAT preparation tools. http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm MCAT - The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. Scores are reported in Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. Medical colleges consider MCAT exam scores as part of their admission process. Almost all U.S. medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT exam scores. Many schools do not accept MCAT exam scores that are more than three years old. http://www.usmle.org/index.html The USMLE - United States Medical License Examination - is sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. (FSMB), and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®). The USMLE assesses a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. Each of the three Steps of the USMLE complements the others; no Step can stand alone in the assessment of readiness for medical licensure. Because individual medical licensing authorities make decisions regarding use of USMLE results, physicians seeking licensure should contact the jurisdiction where they intend to apply for licensure to obtain complete information. Also, the FSMB can provide general information on medical licensure. Exam preparation. TOEFL iBT practice test with immediate feedback. Kaplan preparing students for academic success with our specially designed Exam and University Preparation courses and programs. |
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