The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly the Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a not-for-profit organization in the United States. It was formerly developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service which still administers the exam. The test is intended to assess a student's readiness for college. It was first introduced in 1901, and its name and scoring have changed several times.
The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It tells students how well they use the skills and knowledge they have attained in and outside of the classroom- including how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The SAT is an important resource for colleges. It is also one of the best predictors of how well students will do in college. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800, with two writing sub scores for multiple-choice questions and the essay. It is administered six times a year by College Board.
Website: sat.collegeboard.org
SPOKEN ENGLISH
The program is taught through many activities and games, which help the students to apply the technical knowledge practically in day-to-day use of the language. This unique course is a certified course and a proof of your ability to Speak, Read, Talk and Write in English language.
Modules covered in SPOKEN ENGLISH
- Basic Grammar
- Fonetiques
- Conversation
- Public Speaking
- Personality Development
- Interview
- Etiquettes and Mannerism
- Performance & Role plays
- Presentation Skill and Writing Skill
IELTS
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. Over 6000 organizations and more than 1.5 million test takers around the world trust and recognize IELTS as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 800 Test Centres and locations in over 130 countries. IELTS is 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, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
Test Format : Candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice of Reading and Writing Modules-Academic or General Training. It is the responsibility of the candidate to tell the Administrator which version, Academic or General Training; Student needs to take at the time of registration for the exam date. The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user.
The first three modules Listening, Reading and Writing- are completed in one day. No break is given between the three modules. The speaking Module may be taken, at the discretion of the test Centrex, in a period of seven days before or after the other three modules.
Website: www.Ielts.org
TOEFL
The Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. It sometimes is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test.
A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then will no longer be officially reported since a candidate's language proficiency could have significantly changed since the date of the test. Colleges and universities usually consider only the most recent TOEFL score. The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide. The TOEFL test is the most widely respected English-language test in the world, recognized by more than 8,000 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries. Wherever you want to study, the TOEFL test can help you get there.
Policies governing the TOEFL program are formulated with advice from a 16-member board. Board members are affiliated with undergraduate and graduate schools, 2-year institutions and public or private agencies with an interest in international education. Other members are specialists in the field of English as a foreign or second language. The TOEFL Committee of Examiners is composed of 12 specialists in linguistics, language testing, teaching or research. Its main responsibility is to advice on TOEFL test content. The committee helps ensure the test is a valid measure of English language proficiency reflecting current trends and methodologies.
Website: www.ets.org/toefl
GRE
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States, in other English-speaking countries and for English-taught graduate and business programs world-wide. Created and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) in 1949, the exam aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.
The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based, computer adaptive exam administered by selected qualified testing centers; however, paper-based exams are offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available.
In the graduate school admissions process, the level of emphasis that is placed upon GRE scores varies widely between schools and between departments within schools. The importance of a GRE score can range from being a mere admission formality to an important selection factor.
GRE is bifurcated in two ways: General GRE and Subject GRE. General GRE test is a Computer Based Test (CBT), whereas Subject GRE is a paper based test. The test can be taken as often as they are offered.
GRE scores are correlated with the probability of Success in graduate school. The higher the score, the more likely are the chances of admission into the institutes. The scoring is out of 1600.
Website: www.ets.org/gre
GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer-adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies.
Business schools use the test as criteria for admission into graduate business administration programs (e.g. MBA, Master of Accountancy, etc.) principally in the United States, but also in other English-speaking countries. It is delivered via computer at various locations around the world. In those international locations where an extensive network of computers has not yet been established, the GMAT is offered either at temporary computer-based testing center on a limited schedule or as a paper-based test (given once or twice a year) at local testing centers.
The maximum score is out of 800. The GMAT exam consists three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section. The GMAT exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The AWA consists two separate writing tasks - students are allowed 30 minutes to complete each test.
Following it (with taking a break or without) the quantitative section is started. It consists of 37 multiple choice questions, which must be answered within 75 minutes. There are two types of questions: problem solving and data sufficiency. The quantitative section is scored from 0 to 60 points. Following it is the verbal section which consists of 41 multiple choice questions, which must be answered within 75 minutes. There are three types of questions: sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The verbal section is scored from 0 to 60 points.
Scores are valid for five years (at most institutions) from the date the test taker sits for the exam until the date of matriculation (i.e. acceptance, not until the date of application).
Website: www.mba.com/the-gmat.aspx
