Which standardized test should I take for US university admission?

For undergraduate admission to US universities, you typically need the SAT or ACT. For graduate programs, you may need the GRE (general), GMAT (business school), MCAT (medical school), or LSAT (law school). Non-native English speakers also need TOEFL or IELTS.

What English test do I need for Canada immigration?

For Canadian immigration (Express Entry, PNP), you need either IELTS General Training or CELPIP General. Both tests are accepted by IRCC. For French, you can take TEF Canada or TCF Canada.

Which test is better for Australia PR - IELTS or PTE?

Both IELTS Academic and PTE Academic are accepted for Australian skilled visas. PTE offers faster results (2 days vs 13 days) and some find it easier for scoring 79+. Choose based on your strengths and testing preference.

Should I take GMAT or GRE for MBA?

Most top business schools accept both GMAT and GRE equally. GMAT is designed for business school and may have a slight preference at some programs. GRE is more versatile if you're considering non-business graduate programs too.

What is the Digital SAT and how is it different?

The Digital SAT replaced the paper SAT in 2024. It's shorter (2 hours 14 minutes), adaptive (adjusts difficulty based on performance), and results come faster. The format includes shorter reading passages and allows calculator for all math.

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