Admissions and Placement Testing
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Updated: March 06, 2020
Essay Topics to Avoid in Your College Application
Writing college essays for your college application should be taken seriously. It’s tough to say what is more important in an application essay — style or content — so it is best to assume that they are equally important and try to be as extraordinary as possible in both areas. When it comes to content, here are some topics you should definitely try to avoid.
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Updated: October 14, 2019
In Pursuit of Seamless College Transfers
In a recent Inside Higher Ed article, Steven Mintz, executive director of the University of Texas System's Institute for Transformational Learning, spoke to four major barriers of innovation in higher education. One of the highest roadblocks he cited was the failure of universities to streamline the college transfer process.
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Updated: January 26, 2024
Now it’s even easier to register for the TOEFL® test.
If you’ve been thinking about registering for the TOEFL® test with the goal to study abroad, we’ve got great news for you. The TOEFL test registration process has been greatly improved, making it easier for you to sign up, access test prep, check test dates and locations prior to registering, and so much more.
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Updated: February 26, 2020
New Scored Practice Test now available
A third Scored Practice Test is now available as a standalone purchase or as great value in the new Platinum preparation package. The addition of this test provides you with another chance to familiarize yourself with PTE Academic and gives you an indication of how you will perform.
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Updated: January 29, 2024
What to expect from the better TOEFL® test.
When you’re looking to study abroad, there are many exciting choices to be made, starting with which English-language test can best help you prepare. The TOEFL® test gives you an advantage at universities worldwide, including in the U.S., Australia and Canada.
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Updated: September 10, 2019
8 Tips for Better Application Essays
Summer days can be the “dog days” of the college application process. This is especially true for rising high school seniors who have identified the schools they will apply to and are struggling to get their arms around their essay assignments!
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Updated: January 29, 2024
Unlock 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 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: September 29, 2017
More 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, 2017
Stand 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: January 29, 2024
Four Misconceptions about the TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that measures the English proficiency of non-native speakers. Many students who plan to study abroad or pursue a career that requires English language skills are required to take the TOEFL. Despite its importance, there are several misconceptions about the test that may mislead test-takers. In this blog post, we will debunk four common misconceptions about the TOEFL.
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Updated: May 18, 2017
Admissions 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: January 29, 2024
When Should I Take the TOEFL Exam
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized test that measures your ability to understand and use English in academic settings. It is a requirement for non-native English speakers who want to study at universities or colleges in English-speaking countries. If you're considering taking the TOEFL, you may be wondering when the best time to take the exam is. In this blog post, we'll discuss some factors to consider when deciding when to take the TOEFL
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Updated: November 13, 2016
ACT 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: March 09, 2017
Writing 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: August 26, 2015
Taking 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: January 14, 2016
Who 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: April 21, 2015
UExcel®, 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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Updated: February 26, 2020
Pearson: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
PTE Academic is the most accurate, unbiased and secure English test for international study. Powered by our state-of-the-art AI, PTE Academic gives test takers the fastest and most flexible way of proving their English language proficiency for university admissions.
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Updated: July 11, 2019
IELTS (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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