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GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a pre-requisite test which is supposed to be taken up by those students who wish to pursue higher education in United States.

Structure

Sections	Subject		No. of Ques.	Score	Time Limit
1	QUANTS		28	200 - 800	45 Minutes
2	VERBAL		30	200 - 800	30 Minutes
3	AWA	ISSUE	1 Topic out of 2	6 Points	45 Minutes
3	AWA	ARGUMENT	1 Topic out of 1	6 Points	30 Minutes

Topics that are tested

For the convenience of students, the syllabus can be classified into four modules.

MODULE	QUANTS	VERBAL
I	ARITHMETIC	ANTONYMS
II	ALGEBRA	ANALOGIES
III	GEOMETRY	SENTENCE COMPLETION
IV	DATA ANALYSIS	READING COMPREHENSION

AWA consists of some standard Issues and Arguments. There are 244 topics. Students are expected to prepare from these 244 only and give their AWA section.

Exam Cost
GRE Exam cost is $ 170. In order to reschedule the exam, it will cost $ 50. Cancellation of Exam date will result in a deduction of $ 85. Rescheduling or Cancellation should be done prior to 10 days of the Examination date.

No. of attempts

Student can take up GRE Exam 4 times a year with minimum of One Month gap between every two attempts.

Validity of Exams
GRE score is valid for 5 years from the date of Exam.
For more information visit www.ets.org

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a compulsory English test conducted for every student from non-English speaking country looking for overseas education in English speaking countries like, USA, UK, etc. It is a test conducted for assessing the fundamental abilities in English and is accepted by over 6000 colleges and universities in 110 countries. This is over 3 times the number of any other English-language proficiency test. The test is administered in 180 countries at more than 1275 test sites. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then is deleted from the official database. The maximum score for Internet based TOEFL (Computer Based TOEFL) is 120.
Difference between Internet and Paper based Tests:
TOEFL IBT measures reading, listening, speaking and writing skills and takes approximately 4½ hours. It is given on computer 30-40 times a year at test centers throughout the world.

TOEFL PBT measures listening, structure (grammar), reading and writing and takes approximately 3½ hours. It is given using paper and pencil 6 times a year at test centers where TOEFL IBT is not available.
Structure of TOEFL IBT:

Section	Description	Testing Time	Questions	Score Scale
Reading	3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long; 12-14 questions per passage.	60-100 minutes	36-70 questions	0-30
Listening	4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion; each 3-5 minutes long; 6 questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions each.	60-90 minutes	34-51 questions	0-30
Break		10 minutes
Speaking	2 tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic; 4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to.	20 minutes	6 tasks	0-4 points converted to 0-30 score scale
Writing	1 task to write based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic.	50 minutes	2 tasks	0-5 points converted to 0-30 score scale
Total Score				0-120

For more information visit www.ets.org

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 used as the language of communication. IELTS is required for entry to university in United States and other countries.

Who is it for?
IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. More than 700,000 people a year take the test.

What is the IELTS test like?
You can choose between the Academic or General Training versions of the test. All candidates do the same Listening and Speaking sections.
The test has four sections:

Listening - 4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes
Speaking - interview, 15 minutes
Reading - different for Academic or General Training - 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes
Writing - different for Academic or General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes

Score
Out of 9 for each section and an overall score out of 9.

9	Expert User
8	Very Good User
7	Good User
6	Competent User
5	Modest User
4	Limited User
3	Extremely Limited User
2	Intermittent User
1	Non User
0	Did not attempt the test

Level
Multi-level. You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 are possible. Universities often demand an IELTS score of 6 or 7. They may also demand a minimum score in each of the 4 sections.

Where do I take the test?
IELTS tests are administered at accredited Test Centers throughout the world - there are currently more than 300 Centers, in over 120 countries..

What is the computer-based test?
At some centers you can take the computer-based version of IELTS. This is only available for academic modules at some centers only.

When can I take the test?
Arrange with your closest test centre. There are frequent dates, usually on Thursdays or Saturdays.

How much does it cost to take IELTS?
Fees are set by test centers. Expect to pay around £90 GBP or $140 USD. Depending on various English language requirements, individual universities, organizations and countries decide which IELTS band score is suitable for their applicants.

For more information visit http://www.ielts.org/

The Scholastic Aptitude Test is a mandatory test for students who wish to gain admission to Bachelor's programs in US. The SAT is classified into two tests:

The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly SAT I)
The SAT Subject Test (formerly SAT II)

Students planning to take admission to US Universities in the year 2006 will undertake the SAT tests with a new format.

The new SAT I will contain 3 sections: Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

The Writing section
The writing section will measure the test takers ability to organize and structure the essay, ability to express his/her opinion lucidly and language usage.

Time	Content	Item Types	Score
60 min	Grammar, usage, and word choice	Multiple choice questions (35 min) and student-written essay (25 min)	200-800

The Critical Reading Section (formerly known as 'Verbal' section)

The Critical Reading Section measures sentence completion and passage reading abilities of the test taker.

Time	Content	Item Types	Score
70 min (two 25 min sections and one 20 min section)	Critical reading and sentence-level reading	Reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading	200-800

The Mathematics Section

The mathematics section measures the number sense, computational skills, and basic math skills of the test taker.

Time	Content	Item Types	Score
70 min (two 25 min sections and one 20 min section)	Number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis	Five-choice multiple-choice questions and student-produced responses	200-800

Subject Tests

Subject Tests will measure the test takers knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge.
Students take the Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, history, mathematics, science, and language. There are 18 subjects in all.

General Information

Website	www.collegeboard.com
Type of test	Computer Based Test
Number of sections	3 (Writing, Critical Reading & Math)-for reasoning test
Test Duration:	3 hours 20 minutes
Test Fee	SAT Reasoning: $ 81.50 SAT Subject Language Tests with listening: $ 75 SAT Subject Tests (other): $ 65
No. of score reports	5 to the universities and one to the applicant
Additional Score Report Fee	US $ 9 per report
Decent SAT score (Reasoning)	600+ for every section

For more information visit http://www.collegeboard.com/
College Board SAT Program
Princeton, NJ 08541,
USA

Graduate Management Admission Test or the GMAT is a mandatory test to be taken by students desirous of getting admission to any Management program in US. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) examination consists of three main section, the Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative section, and Verbal section.

Test Section	# of Questions	Timing
Analytical Writing Assessment
Analysis of an Issue Analysis of an Argument	1 topic 1 topic	30 minutes 30 minutes
Optional Rest Break		5 minutes
Quantitative Section	37 Questions	75 minutes
Problem Solving Data Sufficiency
Optional Rest Break		5 minutes
Verbal Section	41 Questions	75 minutes
Reading Comprehension Critical Reasoning Sentence Correction

Test Preparation

A good score in GMAT plays a key role in admission as well as in obtaining financial aid in the form of tuition waivers (partial/full). The higher the score, the brighter are one's chances with U.S universities. Maximizing the score thus becomes the key.

General Information

Website	www.mba.com
Type of test	Computer Based Test, for a maximum score of 800
Number of sections	3
Duration	3 hours 30 minutes
Test Fee	US $ 225
D.D favoring	Pearson VUE - GMAT, payable at Minneapolis, U.S.A.
Duration	3 hours 30 minutes

Score Reporting

To institutions	3 weeks
No. of tests	Throughout the year
Number of free score reports	5 to the universities and one to the applicant
Additional Score Report Fee	US $ 28 per report
Validity of Test Scores	5 Years
Scores	200-800 (with 2/3rd students scoring between 400-600) 600 + is a decent score

Unofficial GMAT scores are available once the student completes his/her test. Official reports reach the students and the designated universities through mail in 2 weeks time.
For more information visit http://www.mba.com/