Admissions and Placement Testing
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Updated: April 13, 2018Unlock Your Potential with the TOEFL® Test!
Studying abroad is an exciting way to explore the world up close, gain valuable life experience and achieve your academic goals! Learning and studying English abroad can open doors to a world of opportunities. Taking the TOEFL® test is the next step toward reaching them.
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Updated: December 06, 2017TOEFL iBT® Study Tips
By scoring well on the TOEFL iBT™ test, you can be eligible for admission to virtually any school in the United States.
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Updated: December 06, 2017TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The TOEFL® test is designed for students whose first language is not English and who need to meet English-language proficiency requirements for university applications and admissions.
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Updated: September 29, 2017More People Go More Places with IELTS
IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. More than 10,000 organisations in 140 countries accept IELTS, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
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Updated: August 05, 2017Stand out: Things you can do to excel on a university application
The very first thing that any applicant to a selective US college should realize is that it is a competitive process.
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Updated: August 01, 2017Four Misconceptions about the TOEFL
As international students prepare their applications and supporting materials for consideration by American universities, a great deal of attention is focused on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL is a standardized exam that focuses solely on the test-taker’s ability to listen to, read, speak, and write English in an academic environment.
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Updated: July 21, 2017IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, a test designed to assess the language ability of non-native speakers of English for admissions into higher education and other purposes. IELTS tests all four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
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Updated: June 30, 2017Apply directly to U.S. schools from StudyUSA.com!
StudyUSA.com is the fastest and easiest way to apply to U.S. programs.
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Updated: May 18, 2017Admissions Tests for International Students | Study in the USA
Whether you attend an English language program, community college, or university in the United States you may be required to take admission tests as part of your application. You will be required to take admission tests if you plan to complete a graduate or doctorate program. The tests below are the most common. Read on to learn more!
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Updated: March 09, 2017Writing Personal Statements for Graduate Admission
Applying for admission to a graduate program in the United States can be challenging. The process starts by choosing a specific graduate program and then finding out which colleges and universities offer this graduate program.
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Updated: November 13, 2016ACT vs SAT: Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Test
ACT vs SAT…an important choice and an epic battle that most high school students will have to take sides on.
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Updated: September 23, 2016When Should I Take the TOEFL Exam
Taking the TOEFL exam allows international students more opportunities to apply for a variety of programs in the USA. While many programs don’t require the TOEFL exam, most colleges and universities require the exam for admissions.
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Updated: April 25, 2016GMAT® (Graduate Management Admission Test®)
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) exam is a standardized test used around the world to gauge academic potential for graduate study in business and management. Look at our Graduate Programs
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Updated: February 20, 2016Applying to American Universities and Colleges: Your Three Month Plan!
Every year, we spend the month of September transitioning from the summer season to the fall. The days of September quickly disappear, making October, November and December important planning months for your applications.
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Updated: January 14, 2016Who should take The GRE® Tests
GRE® tests are taken by individuals applying to graduate and business schools around the world. Look at our Graduate Programs
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Updated: August 26, 2015Taking the SSAT
When you begin to apply to independent schools, you will find that many of the top American and Canadian schools will ask you to submit a report of your scores on the SSAT, an admission aptitude test used by more than 600 independent schools and given in 76 countries.
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Updated: April 21, 2015Pearsons: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test designed for international students wanting to study in an English-speaking environment. PTE Academic is recognized by institutions worldwide and is approved by the UK Border Agency for visa applications.
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Updated: April 21, 2015UExcel®, a credit-by-exam program
If you already have knowledge in several sciences and other fields, you may be able to test out of introductory U.S. university courses and enter university at a higher level with UExcel®, a credit-by-exam program developed by two recognized leaders in education.
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