The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a standardized test for 10th and 11th graders across the United States. The test acts as a precursor to the SAT, measuring students’ skills in reading, writing and math. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. The test has fewer questions and is considered easier than the SAT.

The PSAT sections are as follows:

The duration of the full test is approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. There is no essay section.

For more information, please visit the official site: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is a standardized admission test designed for students in grades 3 to 11 that are seeking to apply for private schools and institutions across the U.S. We offer programs for middle level (grades 5 to 7), and upper level (grades 8 to 11). It measures students’ reading comprehension, verbal, and quantitative skills. The content, order, and the number of questions depends on the level of the test taken.

The test consists of the following general sections:

• Math Section
• Reading Comprehension
• Verbal Section
• Writing Sample

For more information, please visit the official site: ssat.org

The GRE (Graduate Records Examinations) is a computer-based standardized test commonly used as an admission requirement for most Graduate Schools in the United States. The GRE measures verbal and quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills, assessing the learner’s general academic level, regardless of their field of specialization. 

The sections of the test are as follows:

• Analytical Writing (2 essays / 30 minutes each)
• Verbal Reasoning (2 sections / 30 minutes each)
• Quantitative Reasoning (2 sections / 35 minutes each)

The full duration of the test is approximately 3.5 hours.

For more information please visit the official site: www.ets.org/gre/

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized English language proficiency test that is recognized worldwide by universities, colleges, employers, and governments. The test exists in two different versions, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Choosing the right test depends on individual goals, for example an international student planning on attending an English-speaking university may consider writing the Academic test, whereas an individual applying for a professional position in an English-speaking country would consider writing the General Training test.

The IELTS Academic sections are as follows:

• Listening (30 minutes)
• Reading (60 minutes)
• Writing (60 minutes)
• Speaking (11-14 minutes)

For more information, please visit the official site: www.ielts.org

As of Feb. 1, 2024 the GMAT test will be transitioning to the new GMAT Focus Test.

The GMAT Focus (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer-based standardized test used in the U.S. as a criterion for admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. The GMAT Focus assesses quantitative, verbal, and data insights in English. 

The test consists of the following sections:

• Quantitive Reasoning (21 questions / 45 minutes)
• Verbal Reasoning (23 questions / 45 minutes)
• Data Insights (20 questions / 45 minutes) 

You can take the exam in any order that you want and can bookmark questions for review and change up to three answers per section. Also, you can choose to send the finalized score after seeing your results.
Performance insights will be included at no additional charge. 

The test is 2 hours, 15 minutes, with only 3 sections, 64 questions, and no writing assessment.

For more information, please visit the official site:
www.mba.com/exams/gmat-focus-edition

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an English language proficiency test, recognized globally by English-speaking institutions. It evaluates a student’s ability to both speak and understand English by examining their English ability in terms of reading, speaking, listening and writing. The TOEFL test is conducted in the form of an online test.

The TOEFL sections are as follows:

Test takers will see their official score release date upon completion of the test, in addition to receiving real-time notification of changes to their score status.

For more information, please visit the official site: www.ets.org/toefl/

The ACT (American College Testing) is the US college admissions test measuring what students learn in high school in order to determine their academic readiness for college. It is a 4-section standardized test designed to assess students’ educational development and capability to complete college-level work. Most colleges use ACT scores as a factor in their admission process. 

The ACT sections are as follows:

• English Test (75 questions/ 45 minutes)
• Math test with calculator (60 questions/ 60 minutes)
• Reading Test (40 questions/ 35 minutes)
• Science Test (40 questions/ 35 minutes)
• Essay (optional/ 40 minutes)

The full duration of the test is approximately 3 hours, plus another 40 minutes if the student decides to write the optional essay.

For more information, please visit the official site: www.act.org