Dear Anubhav ji,
Thanks for your query.
I agree that more students are interested in higher studies in abroad. Quality and facilities are some of the primary reasons for opting studying abroad. Also there are more career options (Research, Industry, Teaching etc.) after completing the higher studies from abroad.
Coming to the tests part:
Each test is prepared for specific course/program
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) The SAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test used by most U.S. colleges and universities for admissions and placement decisions. SAT scores can also be used to determine scholarship eligibility. The SAT is a test required of students applying to undergraduate/ bachelor’s programs in US primarily and other countries like Singapore, UK, etc.
The test is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and held nationally (in India) six times a year. The test is administered in India once every October, November, December, January, May and June.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination)The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a multiple-choice admission test for applicants to graduate schools. This is mandatory for students who want do get a Masters Degree in the US.
The test is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), under the sponsorship of the Graduate Record Examinations Board. The GRE is a computer-adaptive test (CAT).
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a multiple-choice test for applicants to business schools. This is mandatory for students who want to pursue a Masters degree in Business Administration in the US. The test is administered by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test (CAT).
TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) The TOEFL test is an English language proficiency test and is administered in more than 180 countries, making it the most accessible test in the world. Internet-based testing makes it possible to greatly expand the number of test centers and increase access. The TOEFL test is also the most accepted test in the world. More than 5,000 colleges, universities, and agencies in 80 countries accept TOEFL scores. So, for example, students can use the test to study in the U.K. and other European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Korea in addition to the U.S. and Canada
TOEFL is a mandatory test for students applying for any course to US, UK, Canada other European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. It is also required by the high commission of all these countries to issue Visa. It is administered by Educational Testing services ( ETS).
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.
IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. IELTS is specified as fulfilling English language requirements for entry to academic courses by the majority of institutions of Further and Higher Education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom and currently by over 380 universities and colleges in the USA. It is also used by a number of professional bodies and governments worldwide, including the Ministry of Defense and the General Medical Council in the UK, the Australian Medical Council and the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, the Medical Council of Ireland, the New Zealand Immigration Service, the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools in the USA and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
In addition it is used for screening and recruitment purposes in-country by universities, business schools and professional bodies in the private sector in a number of overseas countries, including Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Denmark, Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, Myanmar, Poland, Turkey and Vietnam.
For further details of these tests, please visit the following official sites;
GRE :
www.gre.org,
www.ets.orgGMAT :
www.gmac.com ;
www.mba.comSAT :
www.collegeboard.comIELTS :
www.ielts.orgTOEFL :
www.toefl.org ;
www.ets.orgComing to the preparation part:TOEFL / IELTS: Basic English skills required. The test measures speaking , Listening, reading and writing skills. Normally 1-2 months are required to prepare for these exams.
SAT: test is taken by 11th and 12th class students and required 3 -4 months preparation.
GRE: General Aptitude test, tests basic Quantitative ability (10th level) and Verbal Ability (Vocabulary, Grammar and Reading skills). Normally 3 months preparation is required for GRE exams. Emphasis should be on vocabulary building as verbal is the most critical part of GRE test.
GMAT: This is a bit difficult compare to GRE and measure mostly logical skills in form of Quantitative section and Verbal ability (Reading comprehension, Critical Reasoning and Grammar). GMAT is taken by working professionals, who are not in touch with studies, generally required 4 months preparation.
Self study is first step toward preparing these tests as most of the related material is available of internet. One should start with basic preparation and then should consult with students (who have already taken the tests) or test preparation institutes.
I hope the information would help to understand the basics of these tests.
Please mail me in case of further query and information.
thanks
Dinesh Singh
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