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Connect with EducationUSA Question Archive: Standardized TestsQuestion: Hello I am an English teacher and I have opened my own language center recently. I would like to have some professional development as well as my speaking fluency Answer: I am not quite sure what you are asking but the following are some websites that you can search to find English language programs: http://www.ies-ed.com. International Eduation 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. Question: I'm planning to take the SAT soon and I was wondering whether the usual range of acceptance tends to be valid also for internationals. Or do international students usually get accepted with lower scores? 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 Question: I would like information on taking the TOEFL test. Answer: Please go to the following website for all informaion on the TOEFL test. http://www.ets.org ETS administers and scores tests — including the TOEFL Question: What is the purpose of SAT, GRE, GMAT? 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.
Question: Please tell me what MCAT and GMAT Test are? 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.
Question: Is the LSAT available in my country? If so, where can I take it. Answer: Yes. Please visit the neasrest LSAT center in your city. you can find it at:lasat@.com. Question: What tests do I have to take for admission into an MBA course? Can you suggest some top schools for MBA? 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. Full-Tuition Fellowships from Top B-Schools by Alison Damast http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/sep2008/bs2008094_035405.htm One of the management education world's greatest secrets is the wide variety of full-tuition fellowship programs at business schools. There are more than you might think—University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, for example, offers 61 full-tuition fellowships—and it is well worth taking the time to look into them during the application process. It could save you a cool $150,000, the average price for a two-year education at a top business school. We've rounded up some of the top schools' full-tuition fellowship programs, along with how to apply for them. School: California Berkeley (Haas) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Haas Merit Scholarship; Haas Achievement Award; Maxwell Fellowship; White Fellowship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 14 How to apply: Automatic for Haas Merit Scholarships and White Fellowships; Haas Achievement Award requires optional essay as part of the application; the Maxwell Fellowship has a separate application. Special requirements: Students must remain in good academic standing. School: Carnegie Mellon (Tepper) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Dean's Scholarship; Consortium Fellowship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: Not available How to apply: Dean's Scholarship automatic consideration; Consortium application School: U. of Chicago Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: The Dennis W. and Jane B. Carlton Fellowship; The Distinguished Fellows Program; The Wallman Fellowship; The David W. Fox Fellowship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 11 How to apply: Most admitted applicants are automatically considered at the time of the application, but many have additional interviews that are required as part of the final selection process. Special requirements: All of the fellowships have a mentoring component, whether corporate or alumni. The Distiniguished Fellows are mentored by a professor. School: Columbia Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Feldberg Fellowship; Kopf Fellowship; Project Charity Trust; Alexander Bodini Real Estate Fellowship; Margaret B. Greenawalt Scholarship Fund; Mario Gabelli Fellowship; Goldman Sachs Foundation; Heilbrunn Fellowship; Various Corporate Fellowships Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: About 25 School: Cornell (Johnson) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Park Leadership Fellows Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: Up to 25 How to apply: Separate application Special requirements: Participate in leadership curriculum, attend Park Speaker events, and complete a service project. School: Duke (Fuqua) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Keller Scholarship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: About 25 How to apply: All admitted applicants considered School: Harvard Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: HBS Fellowship Program Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 25 How to apply: Complete and submit financial aid application upon admission to Harvard Business School. Special requirements: Scholarships are awarded based on financial need. School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Dean's Fellowships Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded: 10-12 How to apply: Automatically considered by the Admissions Committee Special requirements: Maintain minimum GPA requirement during the four semesters. School: University of Michigan (Ross) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Ross Fellowships; Consortium Fellowships Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded: Approx. 45 How to apply: All applicants automatically considered for the Ross Fellowship; all applicants who through the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) are automatically considered for the Consortium Fellowship. Special requirements: None School: New York University (Stern) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Consortium Fellowships and Dean's Scholarships Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 42 How to apply: Automatically considered School: Pennsylvania (Wharton) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Howard E. Mitchell Fellowship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 10 How to apply: Selection for the fellowships are made by a fellowship committee based on personal background, academic and extracurricular achievements, leadership, community involvement, strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and their response to the essay question. Admitted student who fits the criteria for the fellowship must complete a separate financial aid application. Special requirements: The Office of External Affairs requires a one-page résumé and a one-page biography. This information is shared with the companies that financially support the Howard E. Mitchell Fellowship program. Also, the 10 recipients will be a part of a large network and leadership program with other Mitchell Fellows and alumni. School: Stanford Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Charles P. Bonini Partnership for Diversity Fellowship; Mohammed bin Rashid Fellows Program; Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship, all outside merit-based fellowships. The school also offers fellowships through their financial aid office based solely on financial need. Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: Not available How to apply: All have a separate application process and requirements. Special requirements: The Bonini fellowship requires an internship. School: U. of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Carolyn and Harold Anderson MBA Premier Fellowship; Bank of America MBA Fellowship; The Thomas M. Belk MBA Fellowship; Thomas W. Hudson, Jr. MBA Fellowship; Richard H. Jenrette Fellowship; Jay Edward Klompmaker MBA Fellowship; Peter G.C. Mallinson MBA Fellowship; The Michaux Family MBA Premier Fellowship for Real Estate Students; Tiger Fellowship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 9 How to apply: Automatically considered Special requirements: Maintain academic eligibility School: UCLA (Anderson) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Dean's Fellowships Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: Not available How to apply: Either at time of decision or separate application Special requirements: Maintain academic eligibility School: Virgina (Darden) Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: Darden Jefferson Fellowship; Batten Entrepreneurial Scholarship; Batten Innovation Scholarship; Batten Media Scholarship; Batten Technology Scholarship; Class of 1957 Charles Abbott Scholarship; Darden Foundation Trustee Scholarship; Darden School Foundation Consortium Fellowship; Darden School Foundation Scholarship; IRC International Scholarship; Robert E. Lamb II Scholarship; Robert E. Lamb II Dean's Scholarship; Landmark Communications Scholarship; Pendleton Scholarship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 61 How to apply: All admitted applicants considered, excepted for the Batten Media Scholarship, which requires a separate application. Students who are considered for the Jefferson Fellowship must come to the school for an interview. Special requirements: The only fellowship with a requirement is the Jefferson Fellowship, which requires students to do a research paper. School: Yale Name of full-tuition scholarship/fellowship: The Laura Cha (Shi Mei Lun) Scholarship; Gordon and Betty Moore Fellowship; Consortium Fellowship Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded to 2008 entering class: 11 How to apply: All applicants considered for merit scholarships; Consortium application Special requirements: Gordon and Betty Moore Fellowship: After graduation, grantees agree to work for at least three years in environmental or conservation organizations in the Andes-Amazon region. Some of the above business fellowships were for 2008 but you may check to see if these are still being offered. Question: I am a O levels student and I wish to apply for my further studies in USA. What Exams do I have to take? Answer: I will give you some general information on Exams you may need to take for admission to study in a University in the U.S. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACT (American College Testing Program) GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR: Undergraduates seeking admission as first year students. PURPOSE: To measure general educational development. FORMAT: Three hour test measuring English, mathematics, science and reading. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) GENERALLY RECOMMENDED FOR: Transfer students or students with advanced secondary level coursework. PURPOSE: To award college credit by assessing college-level knowledge obtained through formal study, outside coursework, personal reading, and independent study. FORMAT: 90 minute general exam exams or 90 minute subject exams. Question: Can I take the GMAT Test in Cameroon? Answer: Test Center Information Test Center: MICROLOG Address: Ancien Sonel Mimboman Rue 1.343 Yaoundé, 237 Cameroon Map MapQuest directions are sometimes inaccurate. Be sure to read the test center directions below. Telephone: [237] 2235276 Directions: Bâtiment Ancien Sonel Mimboman, rue 1.343 Uses of testing in the admission: general information 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. Question: Are there any tests to be given for an international transfer student the transfer is in mid year of Bachelor's degree? Answer: If you are asking about transferring to a university in the U.S. you must contact the individual university to see what their policy may be about transferring mid year and what they require. Transferring From Outside the U.S. Education System Students transfer every year from other countries into U.S. degree programs and successfully go on to complete their degrees. However, the structure of degrees in other countries rarely matches the structure of U.S. degrees, making the transfer process more complicated. For example, if in your country you study only one subject for your degree, the courses you have taken will not match up with the varied subjects a U.S. undergraduate student takes to meet his or her general education requirements. The types of institutions in other countries also vary from those in the United States, as do other details. The transfer institution needs to consider a number of factors when granting credit for the courses you have taken at a non-U.S. institution. Pat Parker, assistant director of admissions for international students at Iowa State University, identifies three factors that U.S. universities usually consider: Is your university or college recognized by the ministry of education in your country? U.S. colleges are looking for institutions that are recognized by a ministry of education; however, if some other authority approves your college, it may still be acceptable. Decisions vary from college to college and often depend on what the situation would be for a similar college in the United States. How similar is the nature or character of the courses you have taken to those offered at the transfer institution? U.S. schools usually assess similarity by looking at information from course descriptions, syllabi, or catalogs. If your institution is not well known in the United States, the college may have to do a more detailed evaluation with you when you arrive, and only then decide whether and how to grant transfer credit. How applicable are your courses toward the degree, and in particular the major, that you wish to pursue? This will often involve evaluation of the courses by both the admissions office and the academic department to which you wish to be admitted. They will look at whether courses can be accepted for transfer credit first, and then at whether they can count toward the requirements for a specific major. Again this decision may not take place until after you have arrived, and the decision may vary from college to college. Applying courses toward a particular major is most difficult for professional programs such as engineering, architecture, or journalism, where course requirements are carefully structured and often dictated by accrediting bodies for the profession. In addition, to make the transfer process run as smoothly as possible, you are advised to: Make sure all academic records provided are official and bear the original stamp or seal of the issuing institution. Submit course descriptions in English for all post-secondary courses taken. They should also include: · summaries or outlines of the major topics covered in each course (If an outline is not available, write a summary yourself and have it certified by the school as accurate.); · the number of units or hours required in lecture and laboratory for each course on a weekly basis; · the length of the term or academic year, and, if it is not given elsewhere, the year in which you took the course. Prepare a list of textbooks used in each course as this will help in any decisions that are made after you arrive at the campus about whether to grant credit for particular courses. Provide information on the total number of courses, credits, or units required for the diploma or degree program from which you are transferring. Students who transfer into a U.S. institution may also be able to receive credit for their secondary school work if it is considered to be comparable to introductory college-level work in the United States. Ask each college about this. (Information was taken from http://www.educationusa.state.gov) |
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