HIGHER EDUCATION

SAT information

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SAT Registration

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SAT Registration

You can register for the test by mail or by fax. For this you need a copy of the registration bulletin available from the College Board. Your school will have copies if you are in a school with a College Board code. International students can usually get copies by mail or from the local American Library or US information center. The easiest way to register is online at www.collegeboard.com. But remember you need an internationally valid credit card. Also do not miss the deadline for the test. Make a note now of the test date and relevant deadlines.

SAT Format

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Format of the SAT

The new version of the SAT test (introduced in March 2005) is three hours and forty-five minutes in length. You will see the following sections on test day (but not necessarily in the order they are listed in here):

Section	# of questions	Time limit
Essay	1	25 minutes
Writing - Multiple Choice	Improving Sentences - 25 Identifying sentence errors - 18 Improving paragraphs - 6	one 25 min section one 10 min section
Critical Reading	Passage-based reading - 48 Sentence completion - 19	two 25 min sections one 20 min section
Math	Standard multiple choice - 44 Student-produced response - 10	two 25 min sections one 20 min section

The types of SAT test questions asked
Excluding an experimental question section, which will not count towards your SAT score, you will see 1 essay topic, 49 writing questions, 67 critical reading questions, and 54 math questions.

These 170 SAT test questions, like it or not, will play a large part in determining which colleges extend you an admissions offer. With proper preparation, this can be turned into an advantage for your college applications.

SAT Test

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SAT Test

The letters SAT stand for 'Scholastic Aptitude Test'. SAT is part of the entrance requirements for almost all American undergraduate colleges. Some require only SAT-I, which is a test of your verbal and math skills. Others, usually the higher-ranking colleges, require both SAT-I and SAT-II. SAT-II are subject tests; you usually take two or three of these: international students most frequently choose from Math (level I or II), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature, and French. You should always check the requirements of the colleges to which you want to apply.

Who administers the SAT?
The SAT is developed and administered by the US-based "College Entrance Examination Board". This implies that Collegeboard sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report.

When do I take the SAT test?
Ideally you should take SAT-I towards the end of grade XI or the beginning of grade XII. You need to complete your testing before you send your applications. Again, check the college deadlines. Plan well ahead in case you need to repeat the tests. If you try to take the tests too soon - just after grade X - you normally do not do so well. SAT-I scores improve with increasing maturity!

What is a good SAT score?
A good score is any score that gets you into the college of your choice! A SAT score is not an absolute value. It is a scaled score to indicate your performance in comparison with that of the other 2 million students who take this test every year. Your scores can go up and down according to how you feel on the day of the test or how well you have prepared. That said, on a total score of 2400 (800 critical reading, 800 math, 800 writing) a score of 1650-1800 is adequate for many colleges. A score of 1800-2100 is good, and a score above 2100 should ensure that you have no problems for admission.

IELTS information

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IELTS Registration

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IELTS Registration

Test Dates
For latest test dates, contact the nearest BRITISH COUNCIL office or visit www.ielts.org. The Listening, Reading and Writing Modules are conducted on the same day as the test date, but the Speaking Module is conducted on any date between the period starting from seven days before to seven days after the examination date for the other three modules. This is at the discretion of the test centre, subject to the availability of slots.

The test can be taken up to a maximum of four times in a year, as there must be a gap of at least 90 days between the two tests. The test is a PBT (Paper Based Test) but some selected centers offer CBT (Computer Based Test) on request of the candidate.

How to Apply
The IELTS application form can be procured free of cost from the British Council. This, along with the necessary documents (as prescribed in the application form), needs to be submitted to the nearest British Council. The two versions do not carry the same weight and are not interchangeable.

The application form should be submitted at least 5 weeks before the examination date (as chosen by the candidate) or as per the slot-availability at the test centre where the candidate is interested in taking up the test.

IELTS Scoring Pattern

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Scoring Pattern

The result will consist of a score in each of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) which is then arranged to give the Overall Band Score or final mark. Performance is rated in each skill on a scale of 9 to 1. The nine overall Bands are as follows:

9	Expert User	4	Limited User
8	Very Good User	3	Extremely limited user
7	Good User	2	Intermittent user
6	Competent User	1	Non user
5	Modest User	0	Did not attempt the test

Pass Mark
There is no fixed pass mark in IELTS. The acceptability of a score is totally at the discretion of the institute-applied or govt. body (immigration). However, as a general rule, scores below Band 5 are considered to be too low and above Band 6 are deemed to be adequate to good. Band 5 to 6 Band scores are borderline. An overall score of Band 6.5 is mostly accepted as a good score. The individual module's Band score is considered as per the requirement.

For example, an Engineering Institute will emphasise on a good Band Score (6.5 or above) in Listening Module, as the institute's mode of teaching is lecture-oriented, whereas if a person is seeking a job in public - relations, then more weightage is given for a good Band Score (6.5 or more) in the Speaking Module.

In the Listening module and the Reading module, each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Then the overall score is converted into a Band score from 9 to 1. The other two modules (Writing and Speaking) are rated as per the effectiveness, language skills, communication ability, clarity, fluency and spontaneity of the candidate. The same in these two modules can be developed by referring to the assessments made in various books. The candidate must gauge and try to comply with the examiner's assessment method.

IELTS Format

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Format of the IELTS

The IELTS has four parts:
1. Listening Section - This consists of 4 parts with approximately 40 questions. Total time allotted to this section is 30 minutes, and another 10 minutes as transfer time (to transfer your answers to the answer sheet).

2. (Academic or General) Reading Section -This section will consist of 3 parts with approximately 40 questions. Total time allotted is 60 minutes.

3. (Academic or General) Writing Section -This section will consist of two writing tasks. Total time allotted is 60 minutes.

4. Speaking Section - Total time allotted to this section is 11 to 14 minutes.

The total duration of the test is 2 hours 45 minutes.

IELTS

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IELTS

The letters IELTS stand for 'International English Language Testing System'. IELTS is a test administered to evaluate the English language skills of non-English speaking candidates seeking to pursue education programmes or immigration to English speaking countries. The test is designed to assess the candidate's ability to understand spoken and written English in academic and social contexts and also use the language to communicate in the spoken and written forms.

IELTS scores are accepted by educational institutes, professional bodies, government undertakings and for immigration processing in Australia, New Zealand, U.K., Canada and certain American universities (like Princeton and Duke), where the IELTS scores are accepted in lieu of TOEFL scores.

The IELTS test has two versions:
1. The Academic Module - This module is intended for candidates seeking entry to a university or institution of higher education offering degree and diploma courses (i.e. those seeking undergraduate or postgraduate courses).

2. The General Training Module - This module is intended for students seeking entry to a secondary school or to vocational training courses. This module is also meant for candidates seeking immigration to an English speaking country.

The two versions do not carry the same weight and are not interchangeable.

All candidates are tested on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Whereas the speaking and listening sections are common for the Academic and General versions of the test, the Reading and Writing sections are different.

TOEFL information

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TOEFL Registration

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TOEFL Registration

• Online
• By Phone
• By Mail

Online
For the fastest and most convenient service, register online on ETS Website.
• A valid credit card is required (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, or Visa card), or an electronic check (e-check) if you have a bank account in the United States or its territories.
• Registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Early registration closes seven days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
• Late registration closes three days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
• Registrations received after the early registration deadline incur a late fee of US$25.

By Phone
• A valid credit card is required (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or Visa® card), or an electronic check (e-check) if you have a bank account in the United States or its territories.
• Early registration closes seven days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
• Late registration closes three days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
• Registrations received after the early registration deadline incur a late fee of US$25.

Testing Location	Phone
United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories	1-443-751-4862 or 1-800-GO-TOEFL (1-800-468-6335)
Outside the United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories	To Call your Regional Registration Center see the ETS provided list of Regional Registration Centers (PDF)

By Mail
Fill in the form, get the draft made (if you are not paying by credit card), You must send the documents at least THREE WEEKS before your choice of a test day. For details on mail option visit ETS Website.

TOEFL Eligibility and Fees

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Eligibility and Fees

Everyone is eligible for taking the TOEFL test - there are no restrictions based on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid for two years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to two years old.

Fees

Item	Fees
TOEFL Internet-Based Test (includes 1 examinee score record and 4 score reports sent to institutions designated when you register)	Varies by country. Select the country on ETS Website to see the fee.
Late registration fee	US$25
Rescheduling fee	US$40
Reinstatement of canceled iBT scores	US$20
Additional score report requests	US$17

Fees are subject to change without notice. Taxes will be added where applicable.

Preferred Forms of Payment
Credit card (required for online registration) — American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or VISA® credit cards
Electronic check (e-check) — drawn on a U.S.-based bank

For more information visit ETS Website.

TOEFL Formats

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Formats of the TOEFL

Internet-based Test (iBT)
Since its introduction in late 2005, the Internet-based test (iBT) has progressively replaced both the computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) tests. The iBT has been introduced in phases, with the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy in 2005 and the rest of the world in 2006, with test centers added regularly. The demand for test seats remains very high even after almost a year after the introduction of the test, candidates have to wait for months since short-term test dates are fully booked. The four-hour test consists of four sections, each measuring mainly one of the basic language skills (although some tasks may require multiple skills) and focusing on language used in an academic, higher-education environment.

The TOEFL Internet-based test emphasizes integrated skills and measures all four language skills, including speaking. The content on the test is authentic, and the language is consistent with that used in everyday, real academic settings.

The test has four sections
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
• Reading measures the ability to understand academic reading matter.
• Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and universities.
• Speaking measures the ability to speak English.
• Writing measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate for college and university course work.

Detailed descriptions and samples are available at the official website.

Computer-based Test (CBT)
The computer-based test was abolished on September 30th 2006. It is divided into four sections, measuring language proficiency in listening, structure (grammar), reading and writing.
1. Listening Comprehension (45-70 minutes)
• Type of Questions: Conversations between two or more people in academic environments. Short conversations between students, and lectures may be possible conversations. Questions are basically of the who said what type.
2. Structure (grammar) (15-20 minutes)
• Type of Questions: Identify the erroneous word(s) in the sentence. Fill in the blanks using the appropriate word.
3. Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (70-90 minutes)
• Type of Question: Questions are posed about content, intent of the author, and ideas inferred from each of the 3-4 passages given.
4. Essay Writing (30 minutes)
• Type of Question: To write an essay on a given general topic, and take a position towards it.

The Listening and Structure sections are computer-adaptive, meaning that the difficulty level of each question depends on the correctness of previous responses.

Three sub scores are obtained, each of which is given on a 0-30 scale: Listening, Structure/Writing (combined), and Reading. These sub scores are averaged to obtain the final score, which is in a 0-300 scale. The Writing score is also reported separately, on a 0-6 scale.

Paper-based Test (PBT)
In areas where the iBT and CBT are not available, a paper-based test (PBT) is given. The PBT tests essentially the same skills as the CBT, albeit with some differences, noticeably the number of questions (which is higher in the PBT) and the score scales. The final PBT score ranges between 310 and 677, and is based on three sub scores: Listening (31-68), Structure (31-68) and Reading (31-67). Unlike the CBT, the score of the Writing section (referred to as the Test of Written English, TWE) is not part of the final score; instead, it is reported separately on a scale from 0 to 6.

TOEFL Test

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TOEFL Test

The letters TOEFL stand for 'Test Of English AS Foreign Language'. TOEFL is a Standardized test that evaluates the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English. More than 2400 education institutes in the United States and Canada require TOEFL scores from each applicant. The test is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of Instruction. The TOEFL tests the ability to understand North American English. A TOEFL score is valid for 2 years, and then is deleted from the official database. The TOEFL is administered worldwide by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test was first administered in 1964 and has since been taken by nearly 20 million students. The TOEFL test is offered in different formats depending on a test taker's location.

Why Take the TOEFL Test?
Most people take the TOEFL test as a prerequisite for admission into colleges and universities where English is used or required. In addition, many government, licensing, and certification agencies and exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL scores to evaluate the English proficiency of people for whom English is not their native language.

Who Should Take the TOEFL Test?
Nonnative English speakers at the 11th-grade level or above should take the TOEFL test to provide evidence of their English proficiency before beginning academic work. The test content is considered too difficult for students below 11th grade.

Who don't need to take the TOEFL Test?
• Nonnative speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from postsecondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g., the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand)
• Nonnative speakers who have successfully completed at least a two-year course of study in which English was the language of instruction
• Transfer students from institutions in the United States or Canada whose academic course work was favorably evaluated in relation to its demands and duration.
• Nonnative speakers who have taken the TOEFL test within the past two years
• Nonnative speakers who have successfully pursued academic work at schools where English was the language of instruction in an English-speaking country for a specified period, generally two years.

Who administers the TOEFL test?
The TOEFL test is developed and administered by the US-based "Educational Testing Service" (ETS). This implies that ETS sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. For the conduct of the test, ETS has appointed Testing Agencies in various countries, which act as franchisee for ETS.

GMAT information

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GMAT Registration

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GMAT Registration

The test taker must first select a GMAT test center location. Most test centers are in permanent locations and offer the Computer-Adaptive GMAT exam throughout the year. Some test centers are Mobile (temporary) and offer the Computer-Adaptive GMAT exam on a very limited schedule. In some countries, Supplementary test centers offer a paper-based version of the test once or twice a year.

Each test center operates on its own schedule and can accommodate varying numbers of test takers. Test takers can choose the most convenient location for them.

Once they have decided where to take the test, test takers then need to schedule a GMAT exam appointment using one of three methods—online, by phone, or by mail. They can find out what times are available at their chosen test center by using the Check Seat Availability feature on mba.com in the Take the GMAT section of the site.

If a test taker has a documented disability and requires special testing accommodations, he or she must follow the registration procedures as described in the Test Takers with Disabilities article in the GMAT section of mba.com

GMAT Scoring Pattern

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Scoring Pattern

The GMAT test results comprise four different scores : a total score (which is the combined verbal and quantitative scores), a separate Verbal score, a separate Quantitative score, and an Analytical Writing score. The total score is reported on a scale from 200 to 800. The Verbal and Quantitative Scores are reported on a scale of 0 to 60. For the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) score, the scale is from 0 to 6. Note that your AWA performance is not reflected in your total GMAT score (on 800). You get to know your total, verbal, and quantitative score immediately after taking the test. Official GMAT score reports, which include the AWA scores, are mailed approximately two weeks after you take the test and take another ten days or so to reach your address.

In addition to these scores, the score report also contains percents (%) below. These "% below" indicate the percentage of examinees who scored below you based on the scores of the entire GMAT testing population for the most recent three-year period. These percentages are important in considering how an applicant for admission to a particular management school compares with everyone in the specified period, with all other applicants to the same school, and with students already enrolled at the school.

Reporting the Scores
There is a provision of reporting your GMAT test scores to a maximum of five universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the GMAT test fee you pay. But the catch is : you have to select these five universities/business-schools which will receive copies of your score report before you begin to take the test. This implies that even before taking the GMAT, you need to do some homework on which universities you’re finally going to apply, based on the score that you expect to attain.

For reporting to each additional university, the charge is US $28, payable by an international credit card or a dollar denominated draft. You will incur taxes when you request Additional Score Reports (ASRs) in certain countries.

Eligibility and Fees

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Eligibility and Fees

Anyone and everyone is eligible for taking the GMAT - there are no restrictions based on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid for five years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to five years old. But it is always better if your scores are recent (not older than 2 years).

The fee to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is US$250 worldwide. You will incur taxes when you schedule an exam in certain countries.

Preferred Forms of Payment

• By credit card
* Credit card (Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, or JCB®)
* Debit card (Visa® or MasterCard® only)
• By cashier’s check (mailed forms only)
• By money order (mailed forms only)
• Personal check (mailed forms only)

Payments by check must be payable in U.S. dollars and drawn on banks located in the United States.

All payments must be made in full, include the correct numeric and written fee amount, have the appropriate signature(s), and be made payable to Pearson VUE-GMAT.

Postdated checks will not be accepted. The bank name and its location should be preprinted on the face of the check. Taxes must be included where applicable and the appointment date must be at least 10 calendar days after the check is received to allow time for the check to clear. Please keep in mind that it can take up to eight (8) weeks for letters to reach the U.S. from some countries.

By sending a personal check, you are authorizing Pearson VUE, at its discretion, to use the information on your check to make an electronic debit from your account for the amount of your check; no additional amount will be withdrawn at that time. You are also authorizing Pearson VUE to make an electronic debit from your account of an additional service fee of US$20 in the event your check is returned.

If payment is not submitted in U.S. dollars, or otherwise does not comply with the above requirements or other standard banking practices, your registration or request for service will not be processed and your payment will be rejected and/or returned.

Format of the GMAT Test

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Format of the GMAT Test

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative section, and Verbal section.

Analytical Writing Assessment
The GMAT exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The analytical writing section requires you to write - or rather type - two short essays in 30 minutes each. The first is the Analysis of an Issue, in which you need to analyze the issue presented and explain your views on it. The second essay is Analysis of an Argument, in which a given argument has to be
critically analyzed and evaluated.

Quantitative Section
Following an optional ten-minute break, you begin the Quantitative Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 37 multiple-choice questions of two question types— Problem Solving (PS) and Data Sufficiency (DS). The two kinds do not have a definite break-up, usually there are around 20 PS and 17 DS questions. The section tests you on a level of Maths that is comparable to the level of Class 10 exams, with questions on Number Systems, Percentages, Fractions & Decimals, Algebra (including Quadratic Equations), Geometry (including Basic Coordinate Geometry), Ratio & Proportion, Area & Volume of 2-D and 3-D figures, and Probability. This list is not exhaustive; questions from beyond these topics may also be asked.

While the Problem Solving questions require you to solve a mathematical problem directly and choose the right answer, the Data Sufficiency is of a trickier variety. Each problem comprises a question followed by two statements, which may or may not lead to the answer to the given question. This is what you need to ascertain - whether the given statements can be used to answer the question or not, and if so, whether the statements can be used independently or in conjunction. Each of the five answer options present the five possibilities that arise in this case, and you have to apply the basic principles of mathematics with a strong dose of logic to get these right.

Verbal Section
After a second optional ten-minute break, you begin the Verbal Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 41 multiple choice questions of three question types—Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction. You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section. The three types are intermingled, with no fixed number for each type. The break-up of questions among SC, CR, and RC could be 14-14-13 or 15-13-13, or any such combination.

GMAT Exam Format and Length

Test Section	# of Questions	Timing
Analytical Writing Assessment
Analysis of an Issue	1 topic	30 Minutes
Analysis of an Argument	1 topic
Optional Rest Break		10 Minutes
Quantitative Section	37 questions	75 Minutes
Problem Solving
Data Sufficiency
Optional Rest Break		10 Minutes
Verbal Section	41 questions	75 Minutes
Reading Comprehension
Critical Reasoning
Sentence Correction

GMAT Test

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GMAT Test

The letters G M A T stand for 'Graduate Management Admission Test'. GMAT test is a required part of the admissions process for most MBA programs in the U.S., Canada and the rest of the world. GMAT is a multiple choice test that is administered in English. Until June 1997 GMAT was a standardized multiple choice test - meaning that all test takers were given the same questions. GMAT is now a Computer Adaptive Test where test takers will not receive the same questions. The multiple choice format has been retained.

What is a Computer-Adaptive GMAT Test?
In a computer-adaptive test, the computer screen displays one question at a time, which is chosen from a very large pool of questions categorized by content and difficulty. The first question is always of a medium difficulty, and each subsequent question is determined by your responses to all the previous questions. In other words, the CAT adjusts itself to your ability level - you’ll get few questions that are either too easy or too difficult for you.

Each question in the GMAT CAT has five answer options, and you are required to select one of these five as the correct answer by clicking on it. A subsequent question is displayed on the screen only after you have answered the previous question, so you cannot skip a question. You cannot also go back to a previously answered question to change your answer. Thus, if you guess a correct answer or answer a question incorrectly by mistake, your answers to subsequent questions will lead you back to questions that are at the appropriate level of difficulty for you.

Who administers the GMAT?
The GMAT test is developed and administered by the US-based Pearson VUE under the direction of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a non-profit organization of graduate business schools worldwide. This implies that Pearson VUE conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. For the conduct of the test, Pearson VUE has appointed testing centers in various countries.

When is the GMAT held?
All-round-the-year. Unlike other exams, you can choose your own date and time for taking the GMAT! The test is administered five-days-a-week (Monday through Friday), twice-a-day. September to December is the high season for GMAT, so in case you intend to take the test during this period, you need to register very early (say 90 days in advance) to get a date of your choice. Otherwise, registering at least 15 days in advance is mandatory. The GMAT test lasts roughly 4 hours, and most centers offer two slots : 9 A.M. and 2 P.M.

GRE information

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GRE Registration

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GRE Registration

The General Test is offered as a computer-based test in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available.

Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your preferred test date, and to receive your test preparation material in time to prepare for the test.

There are three ways you can register for the computer-based GRE.

Online Registration
You can register for GRE on the internet through ETS Web Site.

Registering by Phone
Call the test center directly or the Prometric Candidate Services Call Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Eastern Time (New York), (excluding holidays), at 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) or 1-443-751-4820.

A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you when you call.

Registering by Mail/Courier
Download and complete the Authorization Voucher Request Form from ETS Website.

Mail the appropriate payment and voucher request form to the address printed on the voucher, allowing up to 4 weeks for processing and mail delivery.

When you receive your voucher, call to schedule an appointment. An appointment to test must be made prior to the expiration date on the voucher.

Scoring Pattern

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Scoring Pattern

The GRE Test results comprise four different scores : a total score, and separate scores for Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing Assessment sections. The total score is reported out of 1600 and the sectional scores are out of 800. The Writing Assessment section is scored separately on 6.

In addition to these scores, the score report also contains percents (%) below. These "% below" indicate the percentage of examinees who scored below you based on the scores of the entire GRE testing population for the most recent three-year period. These percentages are important in considering how an applicant for admission to a particular management school compares with everyone in the specified period, with all other applicants to the same school, and with students already enrolled at the school.

Reporting the Score
ETS has the provision of reporting your GRE scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the fee you pay. You have to indicate the four universities where you wish a copy of your GRE score to be sent after you get to know your scores. For reporting to each additional university, the ETS charges you $13, payable by an international credit card or a dollar denominated draft.

Eligibility and Fees

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Eligibility and Fees

Everyone is eligible for taking the GRE Test - there are no
restrictions on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid for
five years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to five years old. But it is always better if your scores are recent (not older than 2 years).

Fees
Test fees for GRE will vary according to the country in which you take the test.

$130	U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico
$175	China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and Taiwan.
$160	All Other Locations
$ 40	Rescheduling Fee
$ 35	Standby Testing (paper-based test only)

Preferred Forms of Payment

Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and VISA

Money Order/Certified Check

U.S. Postal Money Order

International Money Order

UNESCO Coupons

Western Union Quick PaySM

• A check in U.S. dollars must be drawn on a bank in the U.S. or Canada. Checks payable in other currencies must be drawn on banks in the same countries as the currencies. By sending your check, you are authorizing ETS, at its discretion, to use the information on your check to make a one-time electronic debit from your account for the amount of your check; no additional amount will be added.

• All test fee payments must be made in full, have the correct numeric and written dollar amount, and be received at the RRC or ETS within 90 days of the date on the payment (e.g., check, money order).

Format of the GRE

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Format of the GRE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) consists of three distinct sections, the Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative section, and Verbal section.

Analytical Writing Assessment
The writing assessment section requires you to write - or type - two short essays. The first is the Analysis of an Issue task, in which you need to analyze the issue presented and explain your views on it. For the Issue task, you will be able to choose 1 of 2 essay topics selected by the computer from the pool of topics. You will get 45 minutes to write or type this essay.

The second essay is Analysis of an Argument, in which a given argument has to be critically analyzed and evaluated. The Argument task does not offer a choice of topics; the computer will present you with a single topic selected from the topic pool. You will get 30 minutes to write or type this essay.

For both the essays, the emphasis is on the "Analytical" part, and not on the "Writing" part. This implies that a concise essay with well-reasoned points written in simple English will be looked upon more favorably than an essay which falls short on the analytical aspects even though it is high on writing skills.

Quantitative Section
Following an optional ten-minute break, you begin the Quantitative Section of the GRE. This section tests you on a level of Maths that is comparable to Class 10 mathematics, with questions on Number Systems, Percentages, Fractions & Decimals, Algebra (including Quadratic Equations), Geometry (including Basic Coordinate Geometry), Ratio & Proportion, Area & Volume of 2-D and 3-D figures, and Probability. This list is not exhaustive; questions from beyond these topics may also be asked. The section has 28 questions to be completed in 45 minutes.

Verbal Section
After a second optional ten-minute break, you begin the Verbal Section of the GRE exam. The verbal section in GRE Test requires a good vocabulary level, the basic skills of correct English coupled with reasoning and analysis. The 30 questions, to be attempted in 30 minutes, consist of four types : Antonyms, Analogies, Sentence Completion, and Reading Comprehension. The four types are intermingled, with no fixed number for each type.

GRE Exam Format and Length

Test Section	# of Questions	Timing
Analytical Writing Assessment
Analysis of an Issue	1 topic	45 Minutes
Analysis of an Argument	1 topic	30 Minutes
Optional Rest Break		10 Minutes
Quantitative Section	28 questions	45 Minutes
Optional Rest Break		10 Minutes
Verbal Section	30 questions	30 Minutes
Antonyms
Analogies
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Completion

GRE Test

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GRE Test

The letters GRE stand for 'Graduate Record Examination'. The GRE is a Standardized test that measures verbal, mathematical and analytical skills. It is intended to help the graduate schools (of all fields other than business) assess the potential of applicants for advanced study . Nearly 2300 universities in the US require GRE scores from each applicant. The GRE tests the fundamental skills - Reasoning and Comprehension included - and does not require any subject-specific theoretical study. (This is true only for the General GRE Test, and not the GRE Subject, which is required by certain universities. In this section, we mean the General GRE Test whenever we refer to the GRE Test). GRE is a Computer Adaptive Test where test takers will not receive the same questions.

What is a Computer-Adaptive GRE Test?
In a computer-adaptive test, the computer screen displays one question at a time, which is chosen from a very large pool of questions categorized by content and difficulty. The first question is always of a medium difficulty, and each subsequent question is determined by your responses to all the previous questions. In other words, the CAT adjusts itself to your ability level - you’ll get few questions that are either too easy or too difficult for you.

Each question in the GRE CAT has five answer options, and you are required to select one of these five as the correct answer by clicking on it. A subsequent question is displayed on the screen only after you have answered the previous question, so you cannot skip a question. You cannot also go back to a previously answered question to change your answer. Thus, if you guess a correct answer or answer a question incorrectly by mistake, your answers to subsequent questions will lead you back to questions that are at the appropriate level of difficulty for you.

Who administers the GRE?
The GRE Test is developed and administered by the US-based "Educational Testing Service" (ETS) under the direction of the Graduate Record Examination Board , a non-profit organization of graduate business schools worldwide. This implies that ETS sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. For the conduct of the test, ETS has appointed Testing Agencies in various countries, which act as franchisee for ETS. In India, this agency is the "Sylvan Testing Services Pvt Ltd" which administers the test at 9 centers in the country: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Trivandrum.

When is the GRE held?
All-round-the-year. You can choose your own date and time for taking the GRE Test. The test is administered in the above cities five-days-a-week (Monday through Friday), twice-a-day. September to December is the high season for GRE Test, so in case you intend to take the test during this period, you need to register very early (say 90 days in advance) to get a date of your choice. Otherwise, registering at least 15 days in advance is mandatory. The test lasts roughly three-and-a-half hours, and most centers offer two slots : 9 A.M. and 2 P.M.

List of all the Australian Universities and Colleges (public & private) by Name : A

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University Name

University State

Alpha Beta Colleges

New South Wales

Australian Catholic University

Multiple Campuses

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Multiple Campuses

Australian College of Natural Medicine

Multiple Campuses

Australian College of Theology

New South Wales

Australian Correspondence Schools

Queensland

Australian Defence Force Academy

ACT

Australian Film Television and Radio School

New South Wales

Australian Graduate School of Management

New South Wales

Australian Institute for Relationships Studies

Multiple Campuses

Australian Institute of Management

Multiple Campuses

Australian Institute of Music

New South Wales

Australian Institute of Police Management

New South Wales

Australian Institute of Public Safety

Victoria

Australian International Hotel School

ACT

Australian Lutheran College

South Australia

Australian Maritime College

Tasmania

Australian National University

ACT

Avondale College

New South Wales

Profile Test

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Profile test helps you discover career choices that match with your key personality traits. As you may appreciate, choosing a career that resonates with your personality can tremendously increase your chances of success. So, discover you personality and find matching careers & courses.