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4- Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Physics 1 (Algebra based)

Physics 2 (Algebra based)

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Physics C: Mechanics

5- English

English Language and Composition

English Literature and Composition

6- History and Social Sciences

Comparative Government and Politics

European History

Human Geography

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Psychology

United States Government and Politics

United States History

World History

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1- World Languages and  Culture

Chinese Language and Culture

French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture

Italian Language and Culture

Japanese Language and Culture

Latin

Spanish Language and Culture

Spanish Literature and Culture

2- Arts

2-D Arts and Design

3-D Arts and Design

Art History

Drawing

Music Therapy

3- Mathematics and Computer Science

Calculus AB

Calculus BC

Computer Science A

Computer Science Principles

Statistics

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1- It is held once a year in the month of MAY.
2- Program offers 34 courses and exams across mathematics, sciences, social sciences, arts and world language.
3- In India, 22 different AP exam courses are available for you to choose from.
4- Exams' duration can vary from 90 minutes to 200 minutes. It depends on the subject.
5- The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and a free response section.
6- It is in offline mode. The examination is offered in paper and pencil format.
7- AP Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Many U.S. colleges grant credit and/or advanced placement (that means they let you skip the equivalent course once you get to college) for scores of 3 and above.
7- Cost of AP exam per subject is Rs.9500/-.
8- Registration for the exam is done online through the collegeboard website.

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AP is a graduate level entrance examination. It is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students.
Indian students thinking of heading to the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore or other countries for undergraduate studies can benefit immensely from taking AP courses and exams.

BENEFITS OF TAKING AP

Universities around the world look favourably upon students who take AP courses and exams because performance in AP demonstrates a student’s commitment and ability to succeed at university-level studies.

AP Exams enable students to earn college credit or advanced placement before they even start college, which can enable them to graduate early (students can sometimes save as much as a year at college), save tuition, pursue a double major, move into upper-level courses sooner, gain time to travel abroad, or complete an internship.

Indian students also have the opportunity to earn the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID), by achieving a score of 3 or higher in 5 or more AP Exams.

Succeeding in AP Exams can also help students earn academic scholarships and awards from colleges and universities directly.  Students who have AP classes on their transcript impress financial aid officers—this often translates into a student receiving more free money to pay for college.

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Official SAT Prep Guide
https://www.collegeboard.org/

Official ACT Prep Guide
https://www.act.org/

OTHERS :
https://www.khanacademy.org/
https://magoosh.com/
https://www.prepscholar.com/
https://galvanizetestprep.com/

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IELTS is scored on a band range of 0-9. The Overall Band Score is the average of the four component scores.

TOEFL  iBT test is scored on a scale of 0 to 120 points. Each of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing) receives a scaled score from 0 to 30. The scaled scores from the four sections are added together to determine the total score.

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Are You Missing Out on Qualified Applicants?

English-language proficiency scores are a key element in your admissions process. If your TOEFL iBT ®, IELTS ® academic module and Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels score requirements are not aligned, you might be turning away well-qualified applicants or excluding them entirely because they do not apply.

To make it easier for you to compare scores and identify misalignment, we've developed these helpful, research-based tools.

Comparing TOEFL iBT ® Test and IELTS Academic Module Scores

Total Score Comparison Table

Based on the research reports that link TOEFL iBT scores to IELTS scores, ETS developed this comparison table to help you make informed admissions decisions.

Note: The asterisk indicates score comparison ranges with the highest degree of confidence, based on the analysis of 1,153 individuals who took both the TOEFL test and the IELTS academic module.

ETS does not endorse using these tables to calculate cut scores. Institutions wishing to set cut scores should study the 2 tests and work with test results to set cut scores that are appropriate to meet their specific needs.

Total Score Comparison Tool

Drag the slider to your Enter your TOEFL iBT Total Score (or enter it in the box below) to see the IELTS Overall Band Score.

Section Score Comparison Tables

TOEFL iBT section scores contain valuable information to help differentiate applicants. They give you even more insight into your applicant's abilities and can help you see whether a test taker demonstrated the skills that are most important to your program or institution.

Below are comparison tables for each of the 4 sections of the TOEFL iBT test and how they compare to the IELTS academic module.

Note: The asterisk indicates score comparison ranges with the highest degree of confidence, based on the analysis of 1,153 individuals who took both the TOEFL test and the IELTS academic module.

ETS does not endorse using these tables to calculate cut scores. Institutions wishing to set cut scores should study the 2 tests and work with test results to set cut scores that are appropriate to meet their specific needs.

Comparing TOEFL iBT Scores to the CEFR

The mapping of TOEFL iBT scores and CEFR levels is based on an initial standard-setting exercise with educators, and subsequent analyses of test scores to address feedback from universities and teachers of English about the levels of performance in an academic setting.

Comparison Table

Below are the TOEFL iBT scores mapped to their corresponding CEFR levels.

Research

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about comparing TOEFL scores.

See also:

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IELTS - It is accepted as evidence for English Proficiency in UK, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, CANADA & US.

TOEFL - It is accepted as evidence for English Profeciency in over 130 countries including US, UK, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, FRANCE, GERMANY & widely accepted in CANADA.

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DETAILS :
1- TOEFL is paper based and internet based i.e offline and online.
2- Assess in 4 areas : READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING.
3- Total assessment time of TOEFL is - 3 hours approx.
READING SECTION :

Consist of 30-40 questions

Duration - 54-72 minutes

LISTENING SECTION

Consist of 28-39 questions

Duration - 41-57 minutes

SPEAKING SECTION
Consist of 4 tasks : candidate has to speak into a microphone about familiar topics and discuss material you read about and listened to
Duration - 17 minutes
WRITING SECTION
Consist of 2 tasks : Read a passage, listen to a recording and then type your written response.
Duration - 50 minutes

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The TOEFL® test is a highly respected English-language proficiency test that can get you noticed by thousands of universities all over the world.

Gain confidence knowing the TOEFL® test can get you to more destinations around the world. The TOEFL test gives you an advantage at universities worldwide, including in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and Canada. It helps you stand out where it counts most-with admissions officers.

Accepted worldwide. TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 11,000 universities and other institutions in over 150 countries.

Preferred in the U.S. Nine out of 10 universities in the U.S. prefer the TOEFL test over other English-language tests.* U.S. universities receive more TOEFL scores than all other English-language tests combined.**
Learn more about the TOEFL test for the U.S.
* Source: Survey of 94 admissions officers at U.S. universities who accept both TOEFL and IELTS® scores and who expressed a preference.
**Source: Survey of 329 admissions officers at U.S. universities.

More popular in Canada. More than 80% of graduate programs in Canada prefer the TOEFL test over other English-language tests.* Canadian universities receive more TOEFL scores than all other English-language tests combined.**
Learn more about the TOEFL test for Canada
* Source: Survey of 44 graduate admissions officers at Canadian universities.
** Source: Survey of 107 admissions officers at Canadian universities.

Widely accepted in the U.K. More than 98% of universities in the U.K. accept TOEFL scores, including 100% of the elite Russell Group universities, providing a fair and unbiased alternative.
Learn more about the TOEFL test for the U.K.

When you choose the TOEFL® test, you're showing universities that you've got what it takes to succeed. Show admissions officers you have the English-language skills you need to stand out with confidence in an academic environment.

What is the TOEFL® Test?

The higher-standard TOEFL® test measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English as it's read, written, heard and spoken in the university classroom. It is designed to help you do well by preparing you to express yourself confidently in English in the university environment.

TOEFL® Test Format

The TOEFL iBT® test has four sections and is taken on a computer at secure, authorized test centers. The convenient structure allows you to take the test in about 3 hours, instead of over two days. Watch the Test Structure video.
See the many ways you can prepare for the TOEFL® test

Section

Time

No. of Questions

Overview

Reading

54-72 minutes

30-40 questions

Read passages, then respond to questions

Listening

41-57 minutes

28-39 questions

Listen to lectures or a classroom discussion, then respond to questions

BREAK

10 minutes

Speaking

17 minutes

4 tasks

Speak into a microphone about familiar topics and discuss material you read about and listened to

Writing

50 minutes

2 tasks

Read a passage, listen to a recording and then type your written response

Note: The TOEFL® Paper-delivered Test is offered in locations where testing via the Internet is not available.

The Fair and 100% Unbiased TOEFL® Test

When you take the TOEFL® test, the only thing that counts is your English-language ability, not where you test or who scores your test. You will speak into a microphone without a rater sitting in front of you. Unlike tests scored by local examiners, where face-to-face interviews can create biases about test takers' accents and appearance, the TOEFL test is the only major English proficiency test scored centrally using an unbiased system that combines AI technology with multiple test raters who do not know the test takers' identities.

About TOEFL® Test Scores

Score requirements are set by individual colleges and universities.

You'll receive a score from 0 to 30 for each section and a total score of 0 to 120 for the entire test.

Scores are valid for two years after your test date.

You can try for a better score as many times as you'd like-there are unlimited retakes. (You just can't take the test more than once in a 3-day period.) Here are 5 great tips for retaking the test.

MyBest™ scores combine your best scores for each section from all of your valid scores in the last 2 years, so you can show schools your best performance. Watch the MyBest scores video.

Getting and Sending Your Scores

At the end of your test, you will see your unofficial scores for the Reading and Listening sections, to help you make a well-informed decision about reporting your scores.

Your official scores for all 4 sections of the test will be ready in approximately 6 days, and you can view them easily online.

You can download a PDF copy of your score report from your account within 8 days after the test (not available for tests taken in Mainland China).

A paper score report will be mailed to you within 11 days after the test, if you select that option when you register.

Scores are sent free to up to four institutions that you select prior to test day.

All score reports automatically include MyBest scores.

TOEFL® Test Destinations, Dates and Fees

Registration is available five to six months before the test date. You can register online up to 2 days before a test date. However, we recommend you register early to reserve your seat. Plus, look for convenient afternoon sessions that have been added to select test dates. See test dates near you.

The test fee depends on the location where you will be taking the test. Find more information on fees by location.

Registering online or through the TOEFL® official app are the easiest methods. We can walk you through it here, or you can watch the How to Register for a TOEFL iBT® Test video.

Gain the confidence in knowing the TOEFL® test can get you to more destinations around the world.

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TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)

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TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)

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SPECIFICATIONS :
1- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL /ˈtoʊfəl/ TOH-fəl) is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities.
2- It is 2 formats Paper-based test(PBT) and iBT (Internet Based Test).
3- PBT is available in locations where internet is not available or connectivity is not good.
4- Duration of PBT is 4 hours and of iBT is 3 hours.
2- The test is held 50 times in a year in India.
3- The test taker can retake the exam any number of times.
4- The scores are valid for 2 years from the day of the examination.
5- The cost of TOEFL iBT is $160/- i.e. Rs.12000/- approx. and that of TOEFL PBT is $180/- i.e. Rs. 13500/- approx.

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This free service uses information from your ETS account to match you with universities and institutions around the world. You can receive information about programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities and more.

Even if you aren't ready to register for the test yet, you can still create your ETS account and sign up today!

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This free service uses information from your ETS account to match you with universities and institutions around the world. You can receive information about programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities and more. Even if you aren't ready to register for the test yet, you can still create your ETS account and sign up today!

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1- IELTS is paper based and computer based.
2- Assess in 4 areas: READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING.
3- Total assessment time of IELTS is - 2 hours 45 minutes.
READING SECTION :

Consist of 40 questions

Duration - 60 minutes

WRITING SECTION

Consist of 2 question- Student is required to write descriptive answers.

Duration - 60 minutes

SPEAKING SECTION

Consist of an oral interview .

Duration - 11-14minutes

LISTENING

Consist of active listening  to 4 recordings of native English speakers and then write answers to a series of questions.

Duration - 30 minutes

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Test format - Listening (30 minutes)

You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions.

Recording 1 - a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.

Recording 2 - a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.

Recording 3 - a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.

Recording 4 - a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.

Assessors will be looking for evidence of your ability to understand the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance and evidence of your ability to follow the development of ideas.

IELTS Listening description

Paper format: There are four parts with ten questions each. The questions are designed so that the answers appear in the order they are heard in the audio.

The first two parts deal with situations set in everyday social contexts. In Part 1, there is a conversation between two speakers (for example, a conversation about travel arrangements), and in Part 2, there is a monologue in (for example, a speech about local facilities). The final two parts deal with situations set in educational and training contexts. In Part 3, there is a conversation between two main speakers (for example, two university students in discussion, perhaps guided by a tutor), and in Part 4, there is a monologue on an academic subject.

The recordings are heard only once. They include a range of accents, including British, Australian, New Zealand, American and Canadian.

Timing: Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time).

No. of questions: 40

Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, sentence completion.

Answering: Test takers write their answers on the question paper as they listen and at the end of the test are given 10 minutes to transfer their answers to an answer sheet. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised.

Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark.

IELTS Listening in detail

A detailed look at the paper with links to related resources.

Task type 1 - Multiple choice

Task type and format: In multiple choice tasks, there is a question followed by three possible answers, or the beginning of a sentence followed by three possible ways to complete the sentence. Test takers are required to choose the one correct answer - A, B or C.

Sometimes, test takers are given a longer list of possible answers and told that they have to choose more than one. In this case, they should read the question carefully to check how many answers are required.

Task focus: Multiple choice questions are used to test a wide range of skills. The test taker may be required to have a detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the listening text.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 2 - Matching

Task type and format: Test takers are required to match a numbered list of items from the listening text to a set of options on the question paper. The set of options may be criteria of some kind.

Task focus: Matching assesses the skill of listening for detail and whether a test taker can understand information given in a conversation on an everyday topic, such as the different types of hotel or guest house accommodation. It also assesses the ability to follow a conversation between two people. It may also be used to assess test takers' ability to recognise relationships and connections between facts in the listening text.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 3 - Plan, map, diagram labelling

Task type and format: Test takers are required to complete labels on a plan (eg of a building), map (eg of part of a town) or diagram (e.g. of a piece of equipment). The answers are usually selected from a list on the question paper.

Task focus: This type of task assesses the ability to understand, for example, a description of a place, and to relate this to a visual representation. This may include being able to follow language expressing spatial relationships and directions (e.g. straight on/through the far door).

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 4 - Form, note, table, flow-chart, summary completion

Task type and format: Test takers are required to fill in the gaps in an outline of part or of all of the listening text. The outline will focus on the main ideas/facts in the text. It may be:

1. a form: often used to record factual details such as names
2. a set of notes: used to summarise any type of information using the layout to show how different items relate to one another
3. a table: used as a way of summarising information which relates to clear categories - e.g. place/time/price,
4. a flow-chart: used to summarise a process which has clear stages, with the direction of the process shown by arrows.

Test takers may have to select their answers from a list on the question paper or identify the missing words from the recording, keeping to the word limit stated in the instructions. Test takers do not have to change the words from the recording in any way.

Test takers should read the instructions very carefully as the number of words or numbers they should use to fill the gaps will vary. A word limit is given, for example, 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER'. Test takers are penalised for writing more than the stated number of words, and test takers should check this word limit carefully for each task. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words.

Task focus: This focuses on the main points which a listener would naturally record in this type of situation.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 5 - Sentence completion

Task type and format: Test takers are required to read a set of sentences summarising key information from all the listening text or from one part of it. They then fill a gap in each sentence using information from the listening text. A word limit is given, for example, 'NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER'.

Test takers are penalised for writing more than the stated number of words. (Test takers should check this word limit carefully for each task: the limit is either ONE, TWO or THREE words). Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words.

Task focus: Sentence completion focuses on the ability to identify the key information in a listening text. Test takers have to understand functional relationships such as cause and effect.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 6 - Short-answer questions

Task type and format: Test takers are required to read a question and then write a short answer using information from the listening text. A word limit is given, for example, 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER'. Test takers are penalised for writing more than the stated number of words. (Test takers should check this word limit carefully for each task.) Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Sometimes test takers are given a question which asks them to list two or three points.

Task focus: Sentence completion focuses on the ability to listen for concrete facts, such as places, prices or times, within the listening text.

No. of questions: Variable

IELTS Listening - how it's marked

The Listening test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure their reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analysed by Cambridge Assessment English.
Band score conversion
A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Listening test which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands.

One mark is awarded for each correct answer in the 40-item test. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised.

Test format - Reading (60 minutes)

The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose.

IELTS Academic test - this includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. They have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.

IELTS Academic Reading description

Paper format: Three reading passages with a variety of questions using a number of task types.

Timing: 60 minutes

No. of questions: 40

Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following; multiple choice, identifying information, identifying the writer's views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions.

Sources: Texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers, and have been written for a non-specialist audience. All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to test takers entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration. The passages may be written in a variety of styles, for example narrative, descriptive or discursive/argumentative. At least one text contains detailed logical argument. Texts may contain non-verbal materials such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. If texts contain technical terms a simple glossary is provided.

Answering: Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised.

Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark.

IELTS Academic Reading in detail

A detailed look at the paper with links to related resources.

Task type 1 - Multiple choice

Task type and format: Test takers are required to choose the best answer from four alternatives (A, B, C or D), or the best two answers from five alternatives (A, B, C, D or E), or the best three answers from seven alternatives (A, B, C, D, E, F or G). Test takers write the letter of the answer they have chosen on the answer sheet. The questions may involve completing a sentence, where they are given the first part of a sentence and then choose the best way to complete it from the options, or could involve complete questions; with the test takers choosing the option which best answers them.

The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the text before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text.

Task focus: Multiple choice tests a wide range of reading skills, including detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the text.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 2 - Identifying information

Task focus: Identifying information assesses the test takers' ability to recognise particular points of information conveyed in the text. It can thus be used with more factual texts.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 3 - Identifying writer's views/claims

Task focus: This type of task assesses the test takers' ability to recognise opinions or ideas, and so it is often used with discursive or argumentative texts.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 4 - Matching information

Task focus: Matching information assesses the test takers' ability to scan for specific information. Unlike task type 5, Matching headings, it is concerned with specific information rather than with the main idea.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 5 - Matching headings

Task type and format: Test takers are given a list of headings, usually identified with lower-case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc,). A heading will refer to the main idea of the paragraph or section of the text. Test takers must match the heading to the correct paragraphs or sections, which are marked alphabetically. Test takers write the appropriate Roman numerals in the boxes on their answer sheets. There will always be more headings than there are paragraphs or sections, so that some headings will not be used. It is also possible that some paragraphs or sections may not be included in the task. One or more paragraphs or sections may already be matched with a heading as an example for test takers. This task type is used with texts that contain paragraphs or sections with clearly defined themes.

Task focus: Matching headers tests the test takers' ability to recognise the main idea or theme in the paragraphs or sections of a text, and to distinguish main ideas from supporting ones.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 6 - Matching features

Task type and format: Test takers are required to match a set of statements or pieces of information to a list of options. The options are a group of features from the text, and are identified by letters. Test takers may, for example, be required to match different research findings to a list of researchers, or characteristics to age groups, events to historical periods, etc. It is possible that some options will not be used, and that others may be used more than once. The instructions will inform test takers if options may be used more than once.

Task focus: Matching features assesses the test takers' ability to recognise relationships and connections between facts in the text and their ability to recognise opinions and theories. It may be used both with factual information, as well as opinion-based discursive texts. Test takers need to be able to skim and scan the text in order to locate the required information and to read for detail.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 7 - Matching sentence endings

Task type and format: Test takers are given the first half of a sentence based on the text and asked to choose the best way to complete it from a list of possible options. They will have more options to choose from than there are questions. Test takers must write the letter they have chosen on the answer sheet. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text.

Task focus: Matching sentence endings assesses the test takers' ability to understand the main ideas within a sentence.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 8 - Sentence completion

Task type and format: Test takers complete sentences in a given number of words taken from the text. They must write their answers on the answer sheet. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text.

Task focus: Matching sentence endings assesses the test takers' ability to locate detail/specific information.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 9 - Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion

Task type and format: Test takers are given a summary of a section of the text, and are required to complete it with information drawn from the text. The summary will usually be of only one part of the passage rather than the whole. The given information may be in the form of: several connected sentences of text (referred to as a summary), several notes (referred to as notes), a table with some of its cells empty or partially empty (referred to as a table), a series of boxes or steps linked by arrows to show a sequence of events, with some of the boxes or steps empty or partially empty (referred to as a flow-chart).

The answers will not necessarily occur in the same order as in the text. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text.

There are two variations of this task type. Test takers may be asked either to select words from the text or to select from a list of answers.
Where words have to be selected from the passage, the instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark.

Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Where a list of answers is provided, they most frequently consist of a single word.

Because this task type often relates to precise factual information, it is often used with descriptive texts.

Task focus: Summarising assesses the test takers' ability to understand details and/or the main ideas of a section of text. In the variations involving a summary or notes, test takers need to be aware of the type of word(s) that will fit into a given gap (for example, whether a noun is needed, or a verb, etc.).

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 10 - Diagram label completion

Task type and format: Test takers are required to complete labels on a diagram, which relates to a description contained in the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The answers do not necessarily occur in order in the passage. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text.

The diagram may be of some type of machine, or of parts of a building or of any other element that can be represented pictorially. This task type is often used with texts describing processes or with descriptive texts.

Task focus: Diagram label completion assesses the test takers' ability to understand a detailed description, and to relate it to information presented in the form of a diagram.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 11 - Short-answer questions

Task type and format: Test takers answer questions, which usually relate to factual information about details in the text. This is most likely to be used with a text that contains a lot of factual information and detail.

Test takers must write their answers in words or numbers on the answer sheet. Test takers must write their answers using words from the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark.
Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text.

Task focus: Short answer questions assess the test takers' ability to locate and understand precise information in the text.

No. of questions: Variable

IELTS Academic Reading - how it's marked

The Academic Reading test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analysed by Cambridge Assessment English.

Band score conversion

A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Academic Reading test, which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands.

Test format - Reading (60 minutes)

The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose.

IELTS General Training test - this includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment.

IELTS General Training Reading description

Paper format: There are three sections. Section 1 may contain two or three short texts or several shorter texts. Section 2 comprises two texts. In Section 3, there is one long text.

Timing: 60 minutes

No. of questions: 40

Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, identifying information, identifying writer's views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions.

Answering: Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised.

Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark.

IELTS General Training Reading in detail

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Task type 1 - Multiple choice

Task type and format: In this task type, test takers choose the best answer from four alternatives A, B, C or D, or the best two answers from five alternatives (A, B, C, D or E), or the best three answers from seven alternatives (A, B, C, D, E, F or G). They write the letter of the answer they have chosen on the answer sheet.

The questions may involve completing a sentence, in which the 'stem' gives the first part of a sentence and test takers choose the best way to complete it from the options, or could involve complete questions, choosing the option which best answers them. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the text before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text.

Task focus: This task type tests a wide range of reading skills including detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the text.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 2 - Identifying information

Task type and format: The test taker will be given a number of statements and asked: 'Do the following statements agree with the information in the text?' They then write 'true', 'false' or 'not given' in the boxes on their answer sheets. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the text before the answer to the second question and so on.

It is important to understand the difference between 'false' and 'not given'. 'False' means that the passage states the opposite of the statement in question; 'not given' means that the statement is neither confirmed nor contradicted by the information in the passage.

Any knowledge students bring with them from outside the passage should not play a part when deciding on their answers.

Task focus: This task type assesses the test takers' ability to recognise particular points of information conveyed in the text. It can thus be used with more factual texts.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 3 - Identifying writer's views/claims

Task type and format: The test taker will be given a number of statements and asked: 'Do the following statements agree with the views/claims of the writer?' They answer 'yes', 'no' or 'not given' in the boxes on their answer sheet. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the text before the answer to the second question, and so on.

It is important to understand the difference between 'no' and 'not given'. 'No' means that the views or claims of the writer explicitly disagree with the statement, i.e. the writer somewhere expresses the view or makes a claim which is opposite to the one given in the question; 'not given' means that the view or claim is neither confirmed nor contradicted. (Any knowledge students bring with them from outside the passage should not play a part when deciding on their answers.

Task focus: This task type assesses the test takers' ability to recognise opinions or ideas, and is thus often used with discursive or argumentative texts.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 4 - Matching information

Task type and format: Test takers locate specific information in the lettered paragraphs/sections of a text, and write the letters of the correct paragraphs/sections in the boxes on their answer sheet. They may be asked to find; specific details, an example, a reason, a description, a comparison, a summary, an explanation. They will not necessarily need to find information in every paragraph/section of the text, but there may be more than one piece of relevant information in a given paragraph/section. When this is the case, test takers will be told that they can use any letter more than once. The questions do not follow the same order as the information in the text. This task type can be used with any text as it may test a wide range of reading skills, from locating detail to recognising a summary or definition.

Task focus: This task type assesses the test takers' ability to scan for specific information. Unlike task type 5 (Matching headings), it is concerned with specific information rather than with the main idea.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 5 - Matching headings

Task type and format: Test takers are given a list of headings, usually identified with lower-case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.), referring to the main idea of the paragraph or section of the text. They must match the heading to the correct paragraphs or sections, which are marked alphabetically, and write the appropriate Roman numerals in the boxes on their answer sheets. There will always be more headings than there are paragraphs or sections, so some headings will not be used. It is also possible that some paragraphs or sections may not be included in the task. One or more paragraphs or sections may already be matched with a heading as an example. No heading may be used more than once. This task type is used with texts that contain paragraphs or sections with clearly defined themes.

Task focus: This task tests the ability to recognise the main idea or theme in the paragraphs or sections of a text, and to distinguish main ideas from supporting ones.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 6 - Matching features

Task type and format: Test takers match a set of statements or pieces of information to a list of options. These are a group of features from the text, and are identified by letters. Test takers may, for example, be required to match different characteristics to age groups or events to historical periods, etc. It is possible that some options will not be used, and that others may be used more than once. The instructions will advise whether options may be used more than once. The questions do not follow the same order as the information in the text.

Task focus: This task assesses the ability to recognise relationships and connections between facts in the text, and to recognise opinions and theories. It may be used both with texts dealing with factual information, description or narrative. Test takers need to be able to skim and scan the text in order to locate the required information and to read for detail.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 7 - Matching sentence endings

Task type and format: Test takers are given the first half of a sentence based on the text and choose the best way to complete it from a list of possible options. They will have more options to choose from than there are questions. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text.

Task focus: This task type assesses the test takers' ability to understand the main ideas.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 8 - Sentence completion

Task type and format: Test takers complete sentences in a given number of words taken from the text, writing their answers on the answer sheet. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers should be in the answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark.

Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on.

Task focus: This task type assesses the test takers' ability to locate detail/specific information.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 9 - Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion

Task type and format: Test takers are given a summary of a section of the text, and are required to complete it with information drawn from the text. Note that the summary will usually be of only one part of the passage rather than the whole. The given information may be in the form of; several connected sentences (referred to as a summary), several notes (referred to as notes), a table with some of its cells empty or partially empty (referred to as a table), a series of boxes or steps linked by arrows to show a sequence of events, with some of the boxes or steps empty or partially empty (referred to as a flow-chart). The answers will not necessarily occur in the same order as in the text. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text. There are two variations of this task type. Test takers may be asked either to select words from the text or to select from a list of answers. Where words have to be selected from the passage, the instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Where a list of answers is provided, they most frequently consist of a single word, There are always more words or phrases in the box than there are gaps to fill. Because this task type often relates to precise factual information, it is often used with descriptive texts.

Task focus: This task type assesses the test takers' ability to understand details and/or the main ideas of a section of the text. In the variations involving a summary or notes, they need to be aware of the type of word(s) that will fit into a given gap (for example, whether a noun is needed, or a verb, etc.).

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 10 - Diagram label completion

Task type and format: Test takers complete labels on a diagram which relates to a description contained in the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If they write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The answers do not necessarily occur in order in the passage.

However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text. The diagram may be of some type of machine, or of parts of a building or of any other element that can be represented pictorially. This task type is often used with texts describing processes or with descriptive texts.

Task focus: This task type assesses the ability to understand a detailed description, and to relate it to information presented in the form of a diagram.

No. of questions: Variable

Task type 11 - Short-answer questions

Task type and format: Test takers answer questions about factual details in the text. Test takers must write their answers in words or numbers on the answer sheet. Test takers must write their answers using words from the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage', 'ONE WORD ONLY' or 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'. If they write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the test before the answer to the second question, and so on.

Task focus: This task type assesses the ability to locate and understand precise information in the text.

No. of questions: Variable

IELTS General Training Reading - How it's marked

The General Training Reading test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure reliability. After being marked, all answer sheets, are further analysed by Cambridge Assessment English.

Band score conversion

A band score conversion table is produced for each version of the General Training Reading test which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands.

Test format - Academic Writing (60 minutes)

Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for, test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration. There are two tasks:

Task 1 - you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. You may be asked to describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object or event.

Task 2 - you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be in a formal style.

IELTS Academic Writing description

Paper format: There are two Writing tasks and BOTH must be completed.

Timing: 60 minutes

No. of questions: 2

Task types: In Task 1, test takers are asked to describe some visual information (graph/table/chart/diagram) in their own words. They need to write 150 words in about 20 minutes. In Task 2, they respond to a point of view or argument or problem. They need to write 250 words in about 40 minutes.

Answering: Answers must be given on the answer sheet and must be written in full. Notes or bullet points are not acceptable as answers. Test takers may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the examination room and will not be seen by the examiner.

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Task 1

Task type and format: In Writing Task 1, test takers may be asked to describe facts or figures presented in one or more graphs, charts or tables on a related topic; or they may be given a diagram of a machine, a device or a process and asked to explain how it works. They should write in an academic or semi-formal/neutral styles and include the most important and the most relevant points in the diagram. Some minor points or details may be left out.

Test takers should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. They are asked to write at least 150 words and will be penalised if their answer is too short. While test takers will not be penalised for writing more than 150 words, they should remember that a longer Task 1 answer may mean that they have less time to spend on Task 2, which contributes twice as much to the Writing band score.

Test takers should also note that they will be penalised for irrelevance if the response is off-topic or is not written as full, connected text (e.g. using bullet points in any part of the response, or note form, etc.). They will be severely penalised for plagiarism (i.e. copying from another source).

Test takers must write their answers on the answer booklet.

Task focus: This task assesses the ability to identify the most important and relevant information and trends in a graph, chart, table or diagram, and to give a well-organised overview of it using language accurately in an academic style.

No. of questions: 1

Task 2

Task type and format: In Writing Task 2, test takers are given a topic to write about an academic or semi-formal/neutral style. Answers should be a discursive consideration of the relevant issues. Test takers should make sure that they read the task carefully and provide a full and relevant response. For example, if the topic is a particular aspect of computers, they should focus on this aspect in their response. They should not simply write about computers in general.

Test takers should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task. They are asked to write at least 250 words and will be penalised if their answer is too short. While test takers will not be penalised for writing more than 250 words, if they write a very long answer they may not have time for checking and correcting at the end and some ideas may not be directly relevant to the question.
Task 2 contributes twice as much to the final Writing band score as Task 1. Therefore, test takers who fail to attempt to answer this task will greatly reduce their chance of achieving a good band.

Test takers will be penalised for irrelevance if the response is off-topic or is not written as full, connected text (e.g. using bullet points in any part of the response, or note form, etc.). They will be severely penalised for plagiarism (i.e. copying from another source). Finally, test takers should make sure that they do not copy directly from the question paper because this will not be assessed.

They must write their answers on the answer booklet.

Task focus: This task assesses the ability to present a clear, relevant, well-organised argument, giving evidence or examples to support ideas and use language accurately.

No. of questions: 1

IELTS Academic Writing - How it's marked

Marking and assessment

Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.

Responses are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.

Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe written performance at the nine IELTS bands. These are available on the How IELTS is scored page. They apply to both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training versions and are based on the following criteria.
Task 1 responses are assessed on:

Task achievement

Coherence and cohesion

Lexical resource

Grammatical range and accuracy.

Task 2 responses are assessed on:

Task response

Coherence and cohesion

Lexical resource

Grammatical range and accuracy.

Performance descriptors
Task 1
Task achievement
This assesses how appropriately, accurately and relevantly the response fulfils the requirements set out in the task, using the minimum of 150 words. Academic Writing Task 1 is a writing task which has a defined input and a largely predictable output. It is basically an information-transfer task that relates narrowly to the factual content of an input diagram and not to speculative explanations that lie outside the given data.

Coherence and cohesion
This concerns overall clarity and fluency: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.

Lexical resource
This refers to the range of vocabulary used and its accuracy and appropriacy in terms of the specific task.

Grammatical range and accuracy
This refers to the range and accurate use of grammar as manifested in their sentence writing.
Task 2
Task response
In both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training versions, Task 2 requires test takers to formulate and develop a position in relation to a given prompt in the form of a question or statement. Ideas should be supported by evidence, and examples may be drawn from the test takers' own experience. Responses must be at least 250 words in length. Scripts under the required minimum word limit will be penalised.

Coherence and cohesion
This assesses the overall clarity and fluency of the message: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.

Lexical resource
This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary used and its accuracy and appropriacy in terms of the specific task.

Grammatical range and accuracy
This assesses the range and accurate use of grammar, as manifested in their test takers' writing at sentence level.

Test format - General Training Writing (60 minutes)

Topics are of general interest. There are two tasks:

Task 1 - you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information, or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.

Task 2 - you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be fairly personal in style.

IELTS General Training Writing description

Paper format: There are two Writing tasks to complete.

Timing: 60 minutes

No. of questions: 2

Task types: In Task 1, test takers are asked to respond to a situation, for example, by writing a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. In Task 2, test takers write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.

Answering: Answers must be written in full in the answer booklet. Notes or bullet points in whole or in part are not acceptable as answers. Test takers may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the test room and will not be seen by the examiner.

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Task 1

Task type and format: In Writing Task 1, test takers are presented with a situation and required to write a personal response in the form of an informal, semi-formal or formal letter of at least 150 words in the answer booklet provided. The situations they are asked to write about are common, everyday ones such as: writing to a college accommodation officer about problems with accommodation, writing to a new employer about time management problems they are having, writing to a local newspaper about a plan to develop a local airport, writing to a renting agency to sort out problems with the heating system in their house.

Test takers are told what kind of information (in the form of three bullet points) they must include in their response. They may be required to request or give information and/or explain a situation. To do this, they may need to do some of the following: ask for and/or provide general factual information, express needs, wants, likes or dislikes, express opinions or complaints, make requests or make suggestions/recommendations.

The style of writing that test takers use depends who they are asked to write to (i.e. the audience) and how well they are supposed to know them. They need to write in a style that is appropriate for their audience and that will help them to achieve their purpose for writing, e.g. writing to a friend (informal) or writing to a manager (semi-formal or formal). Test takers do not need to include any addresses at the head of their letters.

Test takers should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. They are asked to write at least 150 words and will be penalised if their answer is too short. While test takers will not be penalised for writing more than 150 words, they should remember that a longer Task 1 answer may mean that they have less time to spend on Task 2, which contributes twice as much to the Writing band score.

Test takers should also note that they will be penalised for irrelevance, if the response is off-topic or is not written as full, connected text (e.g. using bullet points in any part of the response, or note form, etc.). They will be severely penalised for plagiarism (i.e. copying from another source).

Task focus: This task assesses the ability to follow English letter-writing conventions (i.e. what order to put information in, what style to use, how to start and finish a letter), to use language accurately and appropriately and to organise and link information coherently and cohesively.

No. of questions: 1

Task 2

Task type and format: In Writing Task 2, test takers write a semi-formal/neutral discursive essay of at least 250 words in the answer book provided.

The task instructions give information about a point of view, argument or problem. They then tell test takers how to discuss this, which may involve providing general factual information, outlining and/or presenting a solution, justifying an opinion, evaluating evidence and ideas.

Topics are of general interest, - such as: whether children's leisure activities should be educational, why families are not so close as they used to be and how they could be brought closer, how environmental problems can be solved, who should pay for the care of old people, whether smoking should be banned in public places.

Test takers should make sure that they complete the task carefully and provide a full and relevant response. They should organise their ideas clearly and make sure to support their argument with relevant examples (including from their own experience where relevant) or evidence. For this task, test takers need to be able to communicate more abstract and complex ideas and use a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Task 2 contributes twice as much to the final Writing band score as Task 1. Therefore, test takers who fail to attempt to answer this task will greatly reduce their chance of achieving a good score.

Test takers are asked to write at least 250 words and will be penalised if their answer is too short. They should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task.

Test takers should also note that they will be penalised for irrelevance if the response is off-topic or is not written as full, connected text (e.g. using bullet points in any part of the response, or note form, etc.). They will be severely penalised for plagiarism (i.e. copying from another source).

Task focus: This task assesses the ability to follow English discursive writing conventions (i.e. what order to put information in, what style to use, how to start and finish discursive writing, how to paragraph), to organise and link information coherently and cohesively and to use language accurately and appropriately.

No. of questions: 1

IELTS General Training Writing - How it's marked

Marking and assessment

Writing responses are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.

Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe written performance at the nine IELTS bands. They are available on the How IELTS is scored page. The descriptors apply to both the Academic and General Training versions and are based on the following criteria.
Task 1 responses are assessed on:

Task achievement

Coherence and cohesion

Lexical resource

Grammatical range and accuracy.

Task 2 responses are assessed on:

Task response

Coherence and cohesion

Lexical resource

Grammatical range and accuracy.

Performance descriptors
Task 1
Task achievement
This assesses how appropriately, accurately and relevantly the response fulfils the requirements set out in the task, using the minimum of 150 words. General Training Writing Task 1 is a writing task with a largely predictable output in that each task sets out the context and purpose of the letter and the functions the test taker should cover in order to achieve this purpose.

Coherence and cohesion
This assesses the overall clarity and fluency of the message: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.

Lexical resource
This refers to the range of vocabulary the test takers have used and the accuracy and appropriacy of use in terms of the specific task.

Grammatical range and accuracy
This refers to the range and accurate use of grammar, as manifested in the test takers' sentence writing.
Task 2
Task response
In both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training versions, Task 2 requires test takers to formulate and develop a position in relation to a question or statement. Ideas should be supported by evidence, and examples may be drawn from the test takers' own experience. Responses must be at least 250 words in length. Scripts under the required minimum word limit will be penalised.

The other three assessment criteria (Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy) are the same for Task 1 and Task 2.

Test format - Speaking (11-14 minutes)

The speaking section assesses your use of spoken English. Every test is recorded.

Part 1 - the examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between four and five minutes.

Part 2 - you will be given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic.

Part 3 - you will be asked further questions about the topic in Part 2. These will give you the opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts between four and five minutes.

IELTS Speaking description

Paper format: The Speaking test consists of an oral interview between the test takers' and an examiner. All Speaking tests are recorded.

Timing: 11-14 minutes

Task types: There are three parts to the test and each part fulfils a specific function in terms of interaction pattern, task input and test takers output.

IELTS Speaking in detail

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Part 1 - Introduction and interview

Task type and format: In this part, the examiner introduces him/herself and checks the test takers' identity. They then ask the test takers general questions on some familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests. To ensure consistency, questions are taken from a script. Part 1 lasts for 4-5 minutes.

Task focus: This part of the test focuses on the ability to communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences or situations by answering a range of questions.

No. of questions: Variable

Part 2 - Long turn

Task type and format: Part 2 is the individual long turn. The examiner gives the test takers a task card which asks the test takers to talk about a particular topic, includes points to cover in their talk and instructs the test takers to explain one aspect of the topic. Test takers are given one minute to prepare their talk, and are given a pencil and paper to make notes. The examiner asks the test takers to talk for 1 to 2 minutes, stops the test takers after 2 minutes, and asks one or two questions on the same topic.

Using the points on the task card effectively, and making notes during the preparation time, will help the test takers think of appropriate things to say, structure their talk, and keep talking for 2 minutes. Part 2 lasts 3-4 minutes, including the preparation time.

Task focus: This part of the test focuses on the ability to speak at length on a given topic (without further prompts from the examiner), using appropriate language and organising ideas coherently. It is likely that the test takers will need to draw on their own experience to complete the long turn.

No. of questions: Variable

Part 3 - Discussion

Task type and format: In Part 3, the examiner and the test takers discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2 in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth. Part 3 lasts 4-5 minutes.

Task focus: This part of the test focuses on the ability to express and justify opinions and to analyse, discuss and speculate about issues.

No. of questions: Variable

IELTS Speaking - How it's marked

Marking and assessment

Speaking performances are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.

Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe spoken performance at the nine IELTS bands. These are available on the How IELTS is scored page.

Fluency and coherence
This refers to the ability to talk with normal levels of continuity, rate and effort and to link ideas and language together to form coherent, connected speech. The key indicators of fluency are speech rate and speech continuity. The key indicators of coherence are logical sequencing of sentences, clear marking of stages in a discussion, narration or argument, and the use of cohesive devices (e.g. connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) within and between sentences.

Lexical resource
This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary used and the precision with which meanings and attitudes can be expressed. The key indicators are the variety of words used, the adequacy and appropriacy of the words used and the ability to circumlocute (get round a vocabulary gap by using other words) with or without noticeable hesitation.

Grammatical range and accuracy
This refers to the range and the accurate and appropriate use of the test takers' grammatical resource. The key indicators of grammatical range are the length and complexity of the spoken sentences, the appropriate use of subordinate clauses, and the range of sentence structures, especially to move elements around for information focus. The key indicators of grammatical accuracy are the number of grammatical errors in a given amount of speech and the communicative effect of error.

Pronunciation
This criterion refers to the ability to produce comprehensible speech to fulfil the Speaking test requirements. The key indicators will be the amount of strain caused to the listener, the amount of the speech which is unintelligible and the noticeability of L1 influence.

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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

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SPECIFICATIONS:
1- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication.
2- The test is in 2 formats :

IELTS ACADEMIC i.e required to be taken for higher education and professional requirements.

IELTS General Training i.e. the requirement for those who are looking at migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.

2- The test is held 48 times in a year in India i.e. 4 times a month.
3- The student is required to register for the exam 1 month prior to the date of examination.
4- The cost of IELTS examination in India is Rs.14000/- approx.
5- The score is valid for 2 years from the day of the examination.

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BMAT – Biomedical admissions test

ELAT – English literature admissions test

GAMSAT – Graduate medical school admissions test

HAT – History aptitude test

LNAT – National admissions test for law

PAT – Physics aptitude test

MAT – Mathematics admission test

MLAT – Modern languages admissions test

STEP – Sixth term examination paper

UKCAT – United kingdom clinical aptitude test

Modern and Medieval Languages Test

Thinking Skills Assessment

1- Pattern of these examination is both objective and subjective in nature.
2- Depending on the course the format of the paper can be both MCQ's and Essay type questions.
3- Duration of the entrance examination is different for each course. It usually ranges from 1 hour to 3 hours approximately.
4- Fees for all the entrance exam varies. Some course have an examination fee while others are free of cost.
5- Depending on the course the candidate has to check the requirements.

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UK Undergraduate College Admission Requirements

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UK Undergraduate College Admission Requirements

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The UK university entry requirements vary depending on the type of the course you’re applying for, the academic level, your nationality, and the University you’re applying for.
- Application to UK colleges is done through - ucas.com
- Students can apply upto 5 colleges  through UCAS.

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U.S. universities and colleges usually base their admissions decisions on a student's academic record and applicable test scores, such as TOEFL, the SAT or ACT.
-Application to US colleges is done through - commonapp.org

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Common App is a nonprofit organization of 1000+ colleges and universities that simplifies, informs, and supports your college application journey.

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SPECIFICATIONS :
The Admission Testing Service (ATS) provides admissions tests which are required as part of the application and selection process for a range of undergraduate programmes at top UK universities.
1- Required for admission to Oxford and Cambridge University specifically.
2- The specific courses that require an admission test are:

LAW

MEDICAL COURSES

MATHEMATIC COURSES

THINKING SKILLS ASSESSMENT

3- The last date for registration for the entrance examinations is 15th, October.
4- The deadline for registration of LNAT for admission to Oxford University is 5th, October.

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If you apply for a course that requires an admissions test, you'll need to check the registration deadline for the test, when you will sit it, and what it includes, as well as the deadline for your UCAS application.

Many courses that require you to sit a test have a 15 October deadline, but your course may be different, so it's important you check key dates and deadlines. To see if your course requires you to sit an admissions test, check the course description in the search tool.

Most admissions tests happen between August and November the year before you're due to start your studies - some even earlier, before you've sent your UCAS application!

Remember to check the date of your admissions test - some take place before the UCAS application deadline.

Course-related admissions tests
Law Mathematics Medical courses Thinking Skills Assessment
University admissions tests

University of Cambridge

If you're considering a course at the University of Cambridge, you will need to check whether you need to sit an admissions test.

It may be that you have to sit an assessment before your interview, or at the interview stage of the application process. To do this, you'll need to register separately to your UCAS application - the deadlines for these vary, so make sure you check the university's website.

The deadlines for registrations are as follows:

In addition to your UCAS application, you will also need to complete a Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ).

Applicants from outside of the EU are also required to complete a Cambridge Online Preliminary Application (COPA).

The University of Cambridge runs the following assessments as part of their application process:

Full details of the tests you will need to sit as part of your application can be found in the course description in our search tool.

University of Oxford

If you're thinking of applying to the University of Oxford, there's a very high chance you will need to sit an admissions test. The majority of courses require them, but check the course description in our search tool to be sure.

You will need to register separately to your UCAS application to sit the exam. The deadlines for registrations are as follows:

1 October at 17:00 (UK time):
BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) - please note, the University of Oxford will only accept results from BMAT October for A100 Medicine and BC98 Biomedical Sciences. Candidates for A101 Graduate Medicine may choose either the September or October sitting of the BMAT, but test-takers must not take the test twice in one application round.

5 October at 18:00 (UK time):

15 October at 18:00 (UK time):

Full details of the tests you will need to sit as part of your application can be found in the course description in our search tool.

Other course providers' admissions tests

Click the providers below to find out which of their courses have an associated admissions test.

Birmingham Metropolitan College (Formerly Matthew Boulton College)

University of Bolton

Dental technology

Nursing (adult) Bolton NHS Trust

Nursing (adult) Central Manchester Foundation Trust

Nursing (adult) Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Bournemouth University

Computer animation arts

Computer visualisation and animation

Scriptwriting for film and television

Software development for animation, games and effects

Buckinghamshire New University

Nursing (adult)

Nursing (children's)

Nursing (mental health)

Operating department practice

Social work

Social work (postgraduate entry)

University of Greenwich

Midwifery

Nursing (children's nursing)

Nursing (adult nursing)

Nursing (mental health nursing)

Nursing (learning disabilities nursing)

Paramedic science

The University of Kent

Journalism

Politics and international relations (Bidiplome)

Social work

King's College London (University of London)

Midwifery practice and registration as a midwife

Midwifery studies with registration as a midwife

Nursing studies with registration as a nurse (children's nursing)

Nursing studies with registration - children's nursing (graduate entry)

Nursing studies with registration as a nurse (adult nursing)

Nursing studies with registration - adult (graduate entry)

Nursing studies with registration as a nurse (mental health nursing)

Nursing studies with registration (mental health)

University of Oxford

Pearson College

Business and Enterprise (Top-Up)

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) Business Management with Finance

BA (Hons) Business Management with Global Industries

BA (Hons) Business Management with Law

BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing

The University of Salford

Social policy

Social work studies

Social work studies (postgraduate entry)

South & City College Birmingham

Advanced practice in early years education

HND in biological sciences for industry

Computing and systems development

Sport and exercise science

University of the West of Scotland

Adult nursing

Adult nursing with registration

Education

Mental health nursing

Mental health nursing with registration

Midwifery

Social work

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ACT assigns higher importance to curriculum-based learning . It is a computer based examination.
1- ACT comprises of four sections:

English

Mathematics

Reading

Science

2- The total score range for each section is from 1-36.
3- The composite score (or final score) is the average of the 4 scores from different sections.
4- Duration of the ACT exam with the essay is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
5- Duration without the essay is 3 hours.
6- The test comprises of 215 MCQ's in total.
7- There is no negative marking.

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ACT general information on the eligibility, pattern, exam dates, test centers in India, exam fee (test price) and the best free ACT preparation material.

If you have a dream to land abroad after your board exams, you need to step up and ace some other tests too! ACT is a standardized test for undergraduates to prove their mettle in front of admission committees of the foreign lands.

What is ACT?

The full form of ACT is American College Testing.

The ACT is a standardized test that is administered by the non-profit ACT to ascertain the college readiness of a high school student. (Read more about the college admissions process in USA.)

It was introduced as a competitor to the SAT in 1959, and the two tests closely mirror each other in their objective (serving as a reliable indicator of college preparedness for high school students) and the framework adopted to achieve that objective. Since the last 5 years, both ACT and SAT are accepted by almost all major universities for undergraduate admissions in the US.

ACT Eligibility

Though ACT does not specifically list any prerequisites for the exam, it is generally taken by 13+-year-old high school students. There are no age or grade restrictions to appear for the exam. However, you will need an International credit/debit card to register for the exam and a valid International passport to serve as a valid identification proof.

ACT Exam Dates

International test dates for ACT can be found on their website, which they update every year. International students have 5 test dates allotted in total, and 3 of them fall in the September to December season. In general, you need to register for the test at least 1 month prior to the test date. If you want to be on the safer side, it is advisable to appear for it 1 st in April/June to have a time-window for improvement in the usually rushed fall season. That would allow for plenty of time to learn from your mistakes and formulate a plan for capitalizing on the strengths, in case you decide to sit for the exam for the 2 nd time in the fall season (around September).

ACT Fees

ACT with no writing component costs $46, whereas ACT with a writing component costs $62.50. However, there is an additional international testing fee of $57.50. As most Indian students opt for the writing component as well, the total fees is $120, which is ~INR 7700 based on the current exchange rate. There are also the usual fees for sending score reports to additional schools (you are eligible to send the score reports to 4 schools for free).

Current ACT Fees is published on their website.

ACT Exam Pattern

ACT assigns higher importance to curriculum-based learning inside school instead of just raw aptitude, as compared to the SAT. It tests you on areas related to English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. The endurance of the individual is tested along with the knowledge, as the test stretches for around 3 hours in total. You can add 40 minutes to the total time if you have opted for a writing essay too. The test comprises of 215 multiple choice questions. No negative marking is there, so intelligent guessing is recommended.

Here is a general overview of the ACT pattern:

Section

Number of Questions & Time Limit

Content/Skills Covered

Question Types

Here is a guide to give you a general idea about the common types of ACT questions that can be asked.

What's a good score on ACT?

Like all admissions abroad, the final call depends on the overall profile of the applicant rather than a single metric of performance like the ACT. Hence, definition of a 'good score' is subjective and dependent on the schools which fall on your radar. ACT comprises of four sections- English, Mathematics, Reading and Science; and every section receives a score from 1-36. The composite score (or final score) is the average of the 4 scores from different sections and ranges from 1-36 too.

Below is a table by Magoosh showing the 25 th and 75 th percentile scores (meaning 25% of admitted students had lower scores and 25% had higher scores) for Top 10 ranked schools:

However, just like most standardized tests, it is used primarily as a filtering mechanism. If you have a score that is out-of-line considering your target school, it is likely going to be difficult for you to convince them to accept you (unless you are close to finding a cure for cancer or thereabouts). The average ACT composite score hovers around 21.

It might be a good idea to decide on a target score after taking a diagnostic test.

ACT Preparation Resources

Preparing for the ACT is a methodical process and depends on your grasp of high-school fundamentals. The amount of preparation is highly variable and depends on the target score, but 80-100 hours of dedicated preparation suffices for a majority of individuals. The official document from ACT contains the strategies for the preparation of the test.

Official ACT Prep Guide is an excellent starting point for the preparation and might be the only resource you'll ever need for landing a scoring in your target range. Magoosh is another excellent resource for preparation. It contains a wealth of information and will help you in formulating a study schedule as well. Here is another link to an article that lists the important ACT prep websites you can benefit from.

ACT Online Course

Here's a top-rated and highly-affordable online ACT online course to check out.

ACT Test Centers in India

Here is a link to locate ACT test centers in India. It is a good idea to do some preliminary research about testing centers, as the setting of the test might play a role in your disposition (and hence performance). Moreover, it is advisable to book the best slot/center combination as early as possible.

ACT Test Samples

Official Practice Test by ACT is a handy resource if you are just starting with your preparation. It includes a full-length practice test (including a writing test) and also lists down strategies to cope during exam preparation and test day tips. Kaplan and Princeton Review also provide free sample practice tests. Here is a link to the resource that has a collection of free full-length ACT practice tests.

Here is a list of best books for ACT recommended by Magoosh, if you want to go above and beyond the free resources.

Continue reading:
- ACT syllabus and general pattern
- ACT preparation
- Best ACT Books
- ACT or SAT: Which is better?

Learn more about these other entrance exams: Read about these other exams: GMAT, GRE, SAT, LSAT, MCAT, IELTS, TOEFL

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SPECIFICATIONS:
1- The test is required only by colleges in US and CANADA.
2- Held 6 times a year in India.
3- In the months of FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, JULY, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER.
4- ACT exam fees with the writing component is $120/- i.e. Rs.9000/- approx.
5- ACT exam fees without the writing component is $103/- i.e Rs. 7700/- approx. depending on the current exchange rate.
6- The mode of payment is online.
7- Registration for the exam is done online through- act.org

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SAT assess the skills of the individual. It is pencil-paper test.
1- SAT MAIN exam comprises of 3 sections:

Maths

Evidence based Reading

Writing

Optional Essay

4-  Total of 1600 points is divided in 2 sections.
5- English : 800 points and Maths : 800 points.
6- Duration of the SAT exam is 3 hours.
7- Both the English sections are MCQ'S.
8- Math is divided into two sets of questions – one to be attempted without using calculator and one with calculator.
9- Most of the Mathematics questions are MCQs; some questions are grid-ins i.e. students must solve and fill in the answer on the bubble sheet.
10- There is no negative marking.

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SAT is a pencil-paper based test that assesses a candidate's skills and knowledge of the education received in high school. The exam consists of two major section - Evidence based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and Math. They are further divided into two sections each.

Questions asked in the are from the curriculum of high schools. Both sections, EBRW and Math, are scored on a range of 200-800. The test also has section of Essay of 50 minutes. Even though optional, it is required by a number of colleges using SAT. The score range for Essay section is 2 to 8.

Both sections of EBRW questions are multiple choice questions

Math is divided into two sets of questions - one to be attempted without using calculator and one with calculator

Most of the Mathematics questions are MCQs; some questions are grid-ins i.e. students must solve and fill in the answer on the bubble sheet

The exam is 3 hours long. SAT with Essay is 3 hours and 50 minutes long.

There is a time limit 100 minutes to attempt EBRW and 80 minutes for Math.

SAT Exam Pattern Highlights

SAT Exam Pattern Break-up

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Reading Test

52 multiple choice questions in 5 passages to be attempted in 65 minutes

One literary passage from American or International work of fiction like short stories or novels

One passage or a pair of passages from U.S. founding documents or Great Global Conversation on topics like freedom, justice and human dignity

A selection of passages on economics, psychology, sociology, etc.

Two passages from work of science

Students are required to read the passage and answer the question by telling a story or making an argument or explaining a study or experiment

Questions of this section are divided into three categories:

Information and Ideas - Questions focusing on the main idea of the passage, directly or indirectly

Rhetoric - Questions asking about the meaning , style or tone conveyed by the author

Synthesis - Questions asking to draw conclusions and make connections between two passages or between passages and informational graphs like tables, graphs, and charts, accompany some passages

Writing and Language Test

44 multiple choice questions in 4 passages to be attempted in 35 minutes

Requires students to revise and edit passages

Topics explored are career, science, humanities, history and social science

Passage writing modes are narrative, argumentative and informative/explanatory

At least one passage on each of the above writing modes is present

Questions asked are from the following two categories:

Expression of Idea - Improve the structure, organization and how the idea is being articulated in the passage as well as the overall effectiveness of language

Standard English Conventions - Reorganize and fix errors in sentence structure, grammar, usage and punctuation

SAT Mathematics

Comprised of two sub parts - math with calculator and math without calculator

58 questions to be attempted in 80 minutes

80% questions are multiple choice while 20% are grid ins

Math with calculator has 30 multiple choice questions and 8 grid in questions

Grid in questions require students to enter the derived answers in the grids provided in the bubble sheet as shown below:

Math without calculator has 15 multiple choice questions and 5 grid in questions

A set of formula and references are provided at the beginning of the test

The section is given specific attention for students going for science, technology, engineering or math

Questions are framed in real life settings on topics from science, social science, and career contexts.

Math sections comprise of questions categories into three different areas of math:

Heart of Algebra - create, manipulate and solve algebraic equations like linear equations and systems

Problem Solving and Data Analysis - interpret graphs and table and solve problems in real world situations using ratios, percentages and proportional reasoning

Passport to Advance Math - Work on, manipulate and solve complex mathematics equations and function

Majorly comprised of questions from the above topics, the sections also have questions from additional topics in math which includes -

Area and Volume

Coordinate Geometry

Basic Trigonometry

SAT Essay

Essay is optional but is required by most colleges to get a deeper insight into a student's personality and his/her thought process

You must pay charges additional to basic SAT registration fee to take the Essay section

Students are required to write an essay on the topic given based on a passage within 50 minutes

Students must consider and explain how the author evidence, reasoning and styling elements to make the passage convincing in their essays

Three separate scores on a range of 2-8 is given

The essay sections helps students assess their skills in -

Reading - how well a student could comprehend the passage

Analysis - how well a student analyzed the author's argument in the passage

Writing - how well a student could structure his/her response

The passage for essay in every SAT may vary, however, all the passages consist of the following points:

Written for a broad audience

Argue a point

Express subtle views on complex subjects

Use logical reasoning and evidence to support claims

Examine ideas, debates, or trends in the arts and sciences, or civic, cultural, or political life

Always taken from published works

How to Prepare for SAT?

To prepare for SAT, students can buy online study material from College Board during registration

Khan Academy is among the most renowned organization to help students in SAT preparation

Take practice tests provided by Khan Academy.Click here for a free practice test

Download the Daily Practice App to make practice part of your daily routine

Analyze your practice tests regularly and work on the feedback received on the test

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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1- Required for US college applications specifically.
2- Held 4 times in a year in India.
3- In the months of MARCH, MAY, OCTOBER & DECEMBER.
4- SAT Exam fees $106/- i.e. Rs.8000/- approx. depending on the current exchange rate.
5- The mode of payment is online.
6-Registration for the exam is done online through - collegeboard.org

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