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GRE
GMAT
IELTS
PTE
TOEFL
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Test Preparation
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Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that requires significant effort and preparation. To secure admission to a prestigious foreign university, it’s essential to plan your studies well in advance and excel academically. Additionally, you must prepare for specific exams that are crucial for your admission process.
SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test
A general test of verbal and quantitative reasoning mostly required for admissions to undergraduate programs in U. S. colleges.
Exam pattern
| Reading and Writing (64 minutes) | 1st Module – 25 Operational questions and 2 pretest questions Time Allotted – 32 minutes | 2nd Module – 25 Operational questions and 2 pretest questions Time Allotted – 32 minutes Total Marks – 800 |
| Mathematics (70 minutes) | 1st Module – 20 Operational questions and 2 pretest questions Time Allotted – 35 minutes 2nd Module – 20 Operational questions and 2 pretest questions Time Allotted – 35 minutes Total Marks – 800 |
| Total Scores | SAT scores are out of 1600 |
| Total Time | 2 hours 14 mins (Digital) |
Other Details
| Registration | Online/Draft |
| Nature of Exam | Digital SAT |
| Links | https://www.collegeboard.org/ |
| SAT Test Fee | US $130.98 |
| Frequency of Tests | SAT General Test – August, October, November, December, March, May & June. |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Free Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your SAT test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice until 9 days after the test, the cost of which is built into the SAT test fee you pay |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | US $14 |
ACT - American College Testing
A Multiple-choice Test (ACT) is a computer based standardized entrance exam that is used to measure readiness of high school students to enter colleges and universities in the USA.
Exam pattern
| Mathematics Test (60 minutes) | 60 questions to measure mathematical skills |
| Reading test (35 minutes) | 40 questions to measure reading & comprehension abilities |
| Science test (35 minutes) | 40 questions on science based passages |
| English test (45 minutes) | 75 questions to measure English grammar, punctuation & sentence structuring |
| Writing test (40 minutes) | 1 prompt to measure writing skills |
| Total Scores | ACT scores are out of 36 |
| Total Time | ACT without Essay – 2 hours and 55 minutes ACT with Essay – 3 hours and 35 minutes |
Other Details
| Registration | Online |
| Nature of Exam | It is paper based test |
| Links | http://www.act.org/ |
| ACT Test Fee | ACT with Essay US $211.50 ACT without Essay US $186.50 |
| Frequency of Tests | SAT is conducted 07 times in a year in the months of September, October, December, February, April, June & July |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Free Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your ACT test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the ACT test fee you pay |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | US $ 19 |
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Prospective graduate or business school applicants can take GRE once in every 21 days for up to five times within any continuous 12-month period.
Exam pattern
| 1. Verbal Reasoning (41 minutes) | • Two sections with 27 questions each |
| 2. Quantitative Reasoning (47 minutes) | • Two sections with 27 questions each |
| 3. Analytical Writing Assessment (30 mins) | • One essays based on issue |
| Total Scores | GRE scores are out of 340 |
| Total Time | 1 hours, 58 minutes |
Other Details
| Registration | Online |
| Nature of Exam | Computer Based Adaptive Test |
| Links | http://www.ets.org/gre |
| GRE Test Fee | ₹ 22550 |
| Frequency of Tests | Once every 21 days, up to 5 times within a 12 month period from the date of your first test |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Free Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your GRE test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice (only available on the test date), the cost of which is built into the GRE test fee you pay |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | ₹ 2900 |
(GMAT) Graduate Management Admission Test
GMAT is administered by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and is used by over 2000 universities in over 100 countries and is tested over 600 centers world over.
Exam pattern
| 1. Verbal Reasoning (41 minutes) | • Two sections with 27 questions each |
| 2. Quantitative Reasoning (47 minutes) | • Two sections with 27 questions each |
| 3. Analytical Writing Assessment (30 mins) | • One essays based on issue |
| Total Scores | GRE scores are out of 340 |
| Total Time | 1 hours, 58 minutes |
Other Details
| Registration | Online |
| Nature of Exam | Computer Based Adaptive Test |
| Links | http://www.mba.com |
| GMAT Test Fee | US$275 |
| Frequency of Tests | 5 times within a 12-month period, but cannot apply more than once in any 16-day period |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Free Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your GMAT test scores to a maximum of five universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the GMAT test fee you pay. |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | US $35 |
(IELTS) International English Language Testing System
- The International English Language Testing System, is a test to assess the English language ability of candidates who intend to study or work in a foreign country. IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in a number of countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA.
Exam pattern
| 1. Reading Section | 3 Sections, Time Allotted – 20 mins. for each section. |
| 2. Listening Section | 4 Section, Time Allotted – 30 mins. |
| 3. Speaking Section | Time Allotted – 11 to 15 mins |
| 4. Writing Section | 2 Sections, Time Allotted – 20 mins for 1 section and 40 mins for other section |
| Total Time | 2 hours, 45 minutes |
| Nature of Exam | Paper Based Test (PBT) & Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Scores | IELTS is out of 9.0 bands. |
Other Details
| Website | www.ieltsidpindia.com |
| Registration | Online |
| Test Fees | ₹ 17000 |
| Score Validity | 2 Years |
| Score Reporting | Applicants can report their IELTS score to maximum of 5 universities as per the STED RO list free of cost after receiving the IELTS result. |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | INR 250 per Institution via post INR 1500 via courier. |
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
This test is conducted by Pearson Education and students can appear for PTE academic any number of times to prove their English language proficiency.
Exam pattern
| Personal Introduction | An ungraded 1-minute session for the candidate to record a video sample of his/her academic profile. |
| Speaking & Writing Section (54 -67 minutes) | Seven different question types to test your speaking and writing skills |
| Reading Section (29 – 30 minutes) | Five different question types to test your ability to read academic English |
| Listening Section (30 – 43 minutes) | Eight different question types to test your listening skills using audio & video clips |
| Total Time | 2 hours |
Other Details
| Nature of Exam | Computer Based Test Edition (Online in a Test Centre)/ PTE Academic Online (Online at home) |
| Total Scores | PTE score is out of 90 points |
| Registration: | Online |
| Links | http://pearsonpte.com |
| Test Fee | ₹ 17,000 |
| Score Validity | 2 Years |
| Score Reporting | You can send your PTE Academic scores to as many institutions as you choose – there are no additional fees for extra score reports. |
(TOEFL) Test of English as a Foreign Language
iBT stands for Internet Based Test, the most common form of TOEFL conducted worldwide, and students can appear for TOEFL test any number of times not more than once in a 12-day period.
Exam pattern
| Listening Section (41 – 57 minutes) | 3 – 4 lectures, 6 questions per lecture 2 – 3 conversations, 5 questions per conversation |
| Reading Section (54 –72 minutes) | 3 – 4 reading passages, 700 words long 10 questions per passage |
| Writing Section (50 mins) | 2 tasks of writing essay responses based on reading and listening |
| Speaking – 17 mins | 1 independent and 3 integrated speaking tasks about a familiar topic and discussing material that you read & listened to |
| Total Scores | TOEFL scores are out of 120 points |
| Total Time | 2 hours |
Other Details
| Registration | Online |
| Nature of Exam | 1. Internet Based Test (iBT) 2. TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition 3. TOEFL Essentials |
| Links | https://www.ets.org/toefl |
| TOEFL Test Fee | ₹ 16900 (Avail an exclusive ₹ 2000 discount with KC!) |
| Frequency of Tests | Throughout the year (on weekends) |
| Score Validity | 2 Years |
| Free Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your TOEFL test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the TOEFL test fee you pay. |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | ₹ 1950 |
Duolingo English Test (DET)
DET fees is offered to candidates around the globe and can be conveniently taken from home. Test slots are available as early as 24-48 hours prior, depending on availability
Exam pattern
| Quick Setup – 5 mins | A quick check of your identification and system requirements |
| Adaptive Test – 45 mins | This comprises of all 4 language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking – which are evaluated based on a fixed algorithm. Test contents differ from candidate to candidate. |
| Video and Writing Sample – 10 mins | These are two ungraded sections which are shared with the score accepting organizations along with the candidate’s test scores. These are open-ended questions with a choice in each. |
| Total Time | 1 hour |
| Nature of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duolingo Test Fee | $65 |
Other Details
| Links | englishtest.duolingo.com |
| Score Validity | 2 Years |
| Score Reporting | Applicants can report their DET score to any number of score-accepting organizations. The score reporting is entirely free. |
Every Need Taken Care Of
At Credence, we realise that all these tests may be a little overwhelming for students who have no idea about all these requirements for studying abroad. But there is nothing to worry about, as we have the best mentors and teachers who will not only help you with preparing for these tests, but also with choosing and knowing the test that you have to appear in, completing the formalities regarding the test, and ultimately with getting the best scores in any test that you appear in.
Our mentors and teachers have the knowledge and the expertise of the paper pattern of these tests, as well as the know-how of how to deal with interviews and tricky sections of these tests like the Speaking tests in IELTS or TOEFL, where you not only need to be fluent in English, but also have to be audible and comprehensible. Our well-trained staff will guide you so you never feel under confident or overwhelmed by these tests. So leave it to us to prepare you for all these tests!