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GMAT

The Graduate Management Aptitude test (GMAT) is the admission test for applying in business schools. GMAC is the authority committee for conducting GMAT. Most of the universities/colleges in USA, Canada, and many other parts of the world use GMAT score for admission.. . The test format includes Analytical writing Assessment, Quantitative section and Verbal section. GMAC assists your performance in every section separately and also for the total test. So you should give equal importance to every section. The test score includes score from every section which are combined and the overall test result is taken out. Those people who are taking computer based test can see their score after finishing their exam.
Eligibility For GMAT
Anyone can appear for GMAT exam with no restriction of age or qualification. The only required eligibility for GMAT is that a person should be a graduate. The marks which are scored in GMAT are valid for 5 years. Generally, most of the universities accept GMAT score up to five years. However, it is advisable to give the scores which are not more than 2 years later.
GMAT Fees And Payment Mode
The worldwide GMAT fee is $250 US.

GRE

Overview

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is required to be taken by students seeking admission in any of the graduate schools in the United States plus other English-speaking countries The exam tests verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that do not concentrate on one particular field. The test is taken in subjects like maths, computers, biology, English, verbal and logical reasoning. Normally, GRE is taken as a computer- based exam but in some backward areas of world it is also taken on paper.

For admission into graduate schools the level of GRE scores varies from institutes to institutes. The emphasis of this score is from mere admission process up till the selection factor.

Eligibility For GMAT

There are two areas in which test are taken up GRE general test and GRE subject test.

GRE General Test - The GRE General Test checks the candidates’ skills in the following areas-

• Verbal Reasoning • Quantitative Reasoning • Analytical Writing

GRE Subject Tests - The following testing areas are available under this category:

• Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology • Chemistry • Biology • Literature in English • Computer Science • Mathematics • Physics • Psychology

General information of GRE test

Website	:	www.gre.org
Type of test	:	Computer Based Test, for a maximum score of 1600
Number of sections	:	3 (Quantitative, Analytical and verbal) - 3 hours 30 minutes
Duration	:	3 hours 30 minutes
Fee	:	US $ 140 (General Test), $ 150 (Subject Test)
Taxes will be added where applicable. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Score Reporting

To institutions	:	2-3 weeks
No. of tests	:	Throughout the year
Number of free score reports	:	4 to the universities and one to the applicant
Additional Score Report Fee	:	US $ 15 per report
Validity of Test Scores	:	5 Years
Decent Score Range	:	1100-1300

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Overview of IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test for English. The test checks the English language communication skills of students who do not have English as their mother tongue. The test checks listening, speaking, writing and reading skills of students.

The test ensures that the student would be able to complete the studies in an English Medium college. The IELTS test is administered by two committee British Council, IDP Education Australia; and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. The score of the test is globally recognized. IELTS is taken up several times in a year.

IELTS is taken up in two forms:

1. IELTS Academic – For those who are going to study.
2. IELTS General- For those who are going to work.

Test Pattern:

The test is available in two forms:

1. Paper Based IELTS (PBIELTS)
2. Computer Based IELTS (CBIELTS)

The test consists of four sections:

1. Listening
2. Reading (Academic / General)
3. Writing (Academic / General
4. Speaking

The test score is valid for not more than two years.

FORMAT OF EXAM:

TEST TOPIC	SECTION	QUESTIONS	TIME
Listening	4	40	30 minutes
Academic Reading	3	40	60 minutes
Academic Writing	Task 1	150 words	60 minutes
	Task 2	250 words
Speaking(interview)	3 sections	-	11 to 14 minutes
			Total:
			2 hrs , 45 minutes

WHO RECOGNIZES THE TEST?

IELTS is recognized by many universities including

• Australia • New Zealand • Canada • USA • UK

Especially in US it is recognized in some 1400 university including 7 out of 8 Ivy League schools also.

Fee: Rs 7900/- in favour of Ielts India Pvt. Ltd.

SAT Structure

Sections	Number	Timings	Type of Questions	Score
Verbal	3	2*(30 minutes) + 15 minutes	40 Critical Reading 19 Analogies 19 Sentence Completions	200 – 800
Math	3	2*(30 minutes) + 15 minutes	35 Regular Math 15 Quantitative Comparisons 10 Grid-Ins	200- 800
Experimental	1	30 minutes	Math or Verbal	No score
Total	7	3 hours	138 scored questions	400 - 1400

In all one is about to get:

• 1 essay topic • 49 writing questions • 67 critical reading questions • 54 math questions

The destiny of the individual is just depended on that 170 questions and that will be the turning point of life since that will be deciding which college one is about to get and get enrolled in. This is going to be one good and something new to student appearing for SAT and they know what exactly that feels to get oneself inside the dream school. So anyone interested should not wait for even single minute but should start preparing for it as early as possible.

TOEFL

Overview of TOEFL

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test for English proficiency. The Educational Testing Services (ETS) is the authority for designing and administrating the test within US and outside. The TOEFL test is taken up by people whose native language is not English.

The TOEFL test is taken to measure the applicant’s ability to read, write and speak English. The colleges and universities where official language for teaching is English, considers TOEFL as a boundary line to pick up students who will be able to cope up with the curriculum.

Test Pattern:

TOEFL Internet Based Test includes Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Validity of course is for two years.

The computer-based TOEFL test has four sections:

Listening section : ( 30 - 50 quetions, Duration: 40 - 60 min ) Listening section measures the ability of the test taker to understand spoken English.
Structure section : ( 20 - 25 questions, Duration: 15 - 20 min ) Structure section measures the ability of the test taker to recognize standard written English.
Reading section : ( 44 - 60 questions, Duration: 70 - 90 min ) Reading section measures the ability of the test taker to understand short passages that are similar to the formats used in the academic texts.
Writing section : ( 1 Essay, Duration: 30 min ) Writing section measures the ability of the test taker to write in English on the given topic.
A good score in TOEFL plays a key role in admission as well as in obtaining financial aid in the form of teaching assistantships. The higher the score, the brighter are one’s chances with most U.S and Canadian universities. Maximizing the score thus becomes the key.

General information reg TOEFL test

Website	:	www.toefl.org http://www.ets.org/toefl/index.html(Online Registration for test)
Type of test	:	Computer Based Test, for a max score of 300
Number of sections	:	4 (Listening, Reading, Structure & Writing)
Duration	:	3 hours 30 minutes
Fee	:	US $ 130 test (CBT) US $ 15 Additional score report request
Taxes will be added where applicable. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Score Reporting

To institutions	:	2-5 weeks
No. of tests	:	Throughout the year
Number of free score reports	:	4 to the universities and one to the applicant
Additional Score Report Fee	:	US $ 15 per report
Validity of Test Scores	:	2 Years
Decent Score Range	:	230-250