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 SAT
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The SAT Reasoning Test, the college entrance exam, has added new components and dropped old ones. The exam now extends 3 hours and 45 minutes (that's 45 minutes longer than before) and is divided into three sections: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing. Each section is still scored on a scale of 200 to 800, with a perfect score now of 2400.
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ACT
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The ACT, the college entrance exam, is a multiple-choice test that covers four subject areas: Math, English, Reading, and Science. There is also an optional Writing section. The test runs about three and a half hours. Each of the four sections is scored on a scale of 1 to 36. The Writing section (essay) is scored on a scale of 2 to 12.
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SAT Subject Tests
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Colleges use the Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to help students determine course selection. Formerly known as SAT II Subject Tests, these exams measure a student's knowledge and skills, as well as their application, in various academic subjects. There are five categories of subject tests: Mathematics, English, Language, Science, and History and Social Studies.
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AP Exams
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With Advanced Placement Exams, you can earn college credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities. Strong scores on these exams can also give you a competive edge when applying to college. There are 37 courses and exams spanning 22 subject areas.
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SSAT
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The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), which runs two and a half hours, is an exam for entrance into private schools, grades five through twelve. It consists of two levels: a Lower Level (for students currently in grades five through seven) and an Upper Level (for students currently in grades eight through eleven). The SSAT consists of multiple-choice questions and a writing sample. The multiple-choice questions are divided into Math, Verbal, and Reading Comprehension sections.
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ISEE
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The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is a three-hour exam for entrance into private schools, grades five through twelve. It consists of three levels: a Lower Level (for students currently in grades four and five), a Middle Level (for students currently in grades six and seven), and an Upper Level (for students in grades eight to eleven). The ISEE consists of multiple-choice questions and a writing sample. The multiple-choice questions are divided into Math, Verbal, and Reading Comprehension sections.
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GMAT
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The Graduate Management Admission Test is a four-hour test for admission to business school. The test, offered only on computer, includes three sections: Math, Verbal, and Analytical Writing. The Math and Verbal sections are scored on a scale of 0 to 60, with the total score reported on a scale of 200 to 800. The Analytical Writing section is scored on a scale of 1 to 6, in half-point increments.
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GRE
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The Graduate Record Examination is a two-and-a-half-hour test for admission to graduate school. The exam includes three sections: Math, Verbal, and Analytical Writing. The Math and Verbal sections are scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The Analytical Writing section is scored on a scale of 0 to 6, in half-point increments.
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LSAT
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The Law School Admission Test is a three-and-a-half-hour test for admission to law school. The test includes three sections: Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning. It also includes a Writing section, which is not scored but is sent with your application to law schools. The test is scored on a scale of 120 to 180.
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