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General Information |
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Which
exam should I take?
Students desirous of studying abroad have to clear one
of the three examinations given below:
1.
SAT- for under graduate studies
2.GRE® - for Masters
3.GMATTM-
for MBA
Is the TOEFL compulsory?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or
TOEFL as it is more popularly referred as, is compulsory at all levels. more...
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Admissions |
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What
is the deadline to apply for admission?
There
are two sessions-Spring (January session) and Fall (August
session). Deadlines vary from college to college, although normally deadlines for fall start
in end November and carry on till end February. Deadlines
for spring start in June and carry on till December
What is meant by rolling admissions?
Some colleges don't have a deadline. Students can apply
all year round. more...
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Gmat |
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What
is the GMATTM?
GMATTM - the Graduate Management Aptitude Test, is required for
admission to US, Canadian, British and Australian colleges
for doing an MBA.
What qualification should one have to do a Masters?
One has to be a graduate in any stream. more...
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Gre |
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What
is the GRE®?
GRE® - the Graduation Record Examination. is required for
gaining admission to US,
Canadian and Australian countries for any masters or
PhD course (except MBA)
Who has to take GRE®?
Any student who wants to pursue a Masters (except
in management). more...
GRE® Question Type Change from November 2007 more...
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Sat |
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What is the full form of SAT?
The Scholastic Aptitude Test, technically called the SAT-I, comprises of a general test assessing critical reading, quantitative reasoning and writing skills. It is accepted for U.S. College Admissions. Most U.S. Universities ask for the SAT for admissions to their undergraduate programs. Many universities also require students to take SAT-II Tests. it has a validity of five years. The cost of taking the SAT-I Test is approximately $ 85.
What do we mean by SAT I & SAT II?
The
SAT I comprises of a paper-based general test,
assessing verbal, quantitative and writing skills. Most
US Universities require SAT Scores for admissions. SAT
I is a three-hour 45 minute Test, multiple choice
test. it has a validity of 5 years. SAT is scored out
of 2400: a separate score of 800 each for Mathematics,
Writing and Critical Reading.
Each
SAT II Subject Test is of one-hour duration, scored
out of 800. SAT II is only required by top colleges.
SAT II is conducted for the following subjects: Literature, American
History and Social Studies, World History, Math IC,
Math IIC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and different
languages like Chinese, German, French etc. Check with your college whether
they want it. more...
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Toefl |
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What
is the TOEFL?
The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It is also essential for Visa purposes. TOEFL Scores are valid for two years.
What are the total marks on the TOEFL?
The maximum score on the TOEFL is 120. The duration of the test is 4 hours. Different universities have different requirements. Most universities require a total score of more than 90. more...
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Ielts |
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What
is the IELTS?
IELTS is the International English Language Testing
System - it is a paper-based English proficiency test that is
a requisite for non-native students for studying
in countries where the medium of instruction is
English. IELTS is accepted
by universities in U.K., Australia, New Zealand and
Canada.
It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia.
One cannot be granted an Australian Student Visa without
an IELTS score, TOEFL is not accepted. All other study
destinations either require one to take the TOEFL or
IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by Universities
in USA - the TOEFL is required for studying there.
There are two Test modules / formats - Academic and
General.
What are the total marks (bands)?
There are nine band levels, from one (non-user) to nine
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