As an eligibility criteria for studying abroad, .there are various tests to be taken by the students. These tests act as a guide to the educator (universities where you apply). They provide an idea to the educators about the various facets of the student's personality like reasoning ability, analytical thought process, language, maturity, etc., and this qualifying test plays a major role in the admission decision-making process in the universities/Colleges/Institutions.
The important tests are:
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TOEFL : TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It's a test for English language proficiency developed by The College Board. Most colleges and Universities require international students whose native language is not English to take this test for admission.
For admission to any course in USA and Canada TOEFL is required. TOEFL is also accepted by few of countries like UK, Australian and New Zealand institutes /colleges/universities.
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GRE (GRADUATE RECORD EXAM):
The Graduate Record Examination is required for admission to graduate school. This computerized exam is offered year-round, but only during the first 3 weeks of every calendar month. This exam is commonly required of applicants to graduate schools in fields other than business, law, and medicine.
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For admission to any course in USA and Canada GRE is required (Other than MBA/management courses)
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Also accepted and required by some Canadian Universities.
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GMAT (GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST):
It stands for Graduate Management Admission Test. It's a computerized examination created and administered by the Educational Testing Service on behalf of the Graduate Management Admission Council. Virtually all good-quality business schools in the world require it for their full-time MBA programs; many require it for other business programs as well.
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Required for admission to MBA and other management programs in USA
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Also accepted and required by many UK, Canadian Australian and New Zealand institutes
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SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test):
The SATs are standardized tests, formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Tests and Scholastic Assessment Tests, frequently used by colleges and Universities in the U.S. to aid in the selection of incoming freshmen. The SAT is administered by the private, non-profit College Board, and is developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
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Required for admission to any bachelor level course in USA
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IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM):
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Required for admission and visa to Australia,UK,New Zealand
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Also accepted in Few of the Canadian and USA institutes in place of TOEFL
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ACT:( American College Testing Program, or American College Test):
Formerly the American College Testing Program, or American College Test and now officially the ACT, the ACT is a college-entrance examination that emerged in 1959 as a competitor to the College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test (now SAT). Many students who perform poorly on the SAT find they perform much better on the ACT due to differences in the way the questions are presented on the two tests.
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NCLEX :(National Council Licensure Examination):
NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination. A student must pass the NCLEX in order to become a licensed registered nurse in the U.S. Most nursing students take the exam within 3 months after finishing nursing school. This correlates to a May-July test "season."
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NAPLEX: (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination):
NAPLEX stands for North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination. The NAPLEX is developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) and is utilized by the boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of competence to practice pharmacy.
