Over 100,000 students go abroad every year for higher Education and its increasing annually. Nevertheless, securing a valid entry permit to any study destination is the almost goal but apart from all the immigration requirements a student has to prepare for some test to be eligible for getting a program into Colleges or Universities of choice… e.g. GRE, SAT, IELTS …
The process, method & how the tests are taking could be confusing. this are tips on 5 major international tests.

GMAT: GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST

This is intended to assess analytical writing and problem –solving abilities of the applicants with logical critical reasoning skills that are important in real – world business management success.

Purpose: For graduate management program e.g. MBA, MSc Finance etc. This is accepted by most Universities admitting applicants for management programs worldwide.

Validity of Tests scores: 5 years after the test year.

Note:

There is specific test score required for admission by all institution.
The test runs throughout the year.
There are tutorial centers and materials for adequate preparation.
Scores are checked online before score certificate is issued by the test board.

GRE: GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION

This test is mostly required by North American Universities (Canada &USA). The test could be used for admission or a selection criterion for jobs as well.
Purpose: This is required by applicants seeking admission into foreign institutions for master’s degree, postgraduate etc…
Validity of Tests scores: 5 years after the test year.

Note:

There is specific test score required for admission by all institution.
The test runs throughout the year.
There are tutorial centers and materials for adequate preparation.
Scores are checked online before score certificate is issued by the test board.

TOEFL: TEST OF ENGLISH FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE

This is a standardized test to judge one’s English abilities i.e. writing, reading, listening etc…
Purpose: Mostly required by non – English speaking applicants seeking foreign admission. Also, this can be used for residency permit or work visa.
Validity of Tests scores: 2 years after the test year.

Note:

There are various exam/ test dates throughout the year.
There are various tuition centers for preparatory classes
Test score required institution varies

IELTS: INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

This is a standardized test to measure the English language proficiency of interested individual.
Purpose: To study or work in an English speaking country. Countries like; Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, United Kingdom, etc. use IELTS for immigration application. IELTS is one of the only two secure English language test(SELT) by UK government.
Validity of Tests scores: 2 years after the test year.

Note:

There are various exam/ test dates throughout the year.
There are various tuition centers for preparatory classes
Test score required institution varies

SAT: SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST

This assesses students’ academic readiness for college or undergraduate enrollment. This is done by testing the abilities in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Purpose: Entrance exam used by most colleges and universities in the USA, Canada, as well as other countries to select student for undergraduate admission.
Validity of Tests scores: 2 years after the test year.

Note:

There are various exam/ test dates throughout the year.
There are various tuition centers for preparatory classes
Test score required institution varies

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