Admissions and Placement Testing
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Updated: September 01, 2017MBA or Specialized Master’s Degree: Which One is Best for You?
Which option should you choose? Let's take a look at the pros and cons of each.
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Updated: August 25, 2017MBA Admissions: Tips for International Students
Do you have your sights set on a top-ranked business program in another country? You’re not alone.
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Updated: August 19, 2017The Smart Choice: The Benefits of Taking the GRE® General Test for Business School
If you’re weighing which test is best, this overview of the test’s unique features will help.
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Updated: August 11, 2017Your Business School Application: Four Things to Do Right Now
Checking these first tasks off your list can help put you on the path to success.
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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 04, 2017Prepping for the GRE® General Test When English is Not Your First Language
GRE® General Test Prep for English Language Learners
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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: July 18, 2017An Insider’s Guide to the GRE® General Test
Are you getting ready to take the test? This overview with tips and strategies is a good place to start.
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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: January 12, 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: January 12, 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: 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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