MAIN EXAMINATIONS FOR STUDY ABROAD by Tulika Chatterjee https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x Details & Specifications en-us 2020-07-11 08:32:09 UTC 2021-09-17 08:33:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5fa.png SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST (SAT) tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664198918 SPECIFICATIONS :
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

]]> 2020-07-28 14:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664198918 PATTERN OF SAT EXAMINATION tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664209630 DETAILS:
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.
]]> 2020-07-28 15:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664209630 AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664222702 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]]> 2020-07-28 15:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664222702 PATTERN OF ACT EXAMINATION tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664233999 DETAILS:
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.

]]> 2020-07-28 15:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664233999 ADMISSION TESTING SERVICE (ATS) tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664248960 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.
]]> 2020-07-28 16:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664248960 USA Undergraduate College Admission Requirements. tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664250755 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]]> 2020-07-28 16:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664250755 UK Undergraduate College Admission Requirements tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664268759 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.]]> 2020-07-28 16:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664268759 Entrance exams for UK University’s tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664291660
  • 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.
    ]]>     2020-07-28 17:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664291660     International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664312550 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.
    ]]>     2020-07-28 17:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/664312550     IELTS ACADEMIC TEST FORMAT tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665032230 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

    ]]>     2020-07-29 14:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665032230     TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL) tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665047374 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.    ]]>     2020-07-29 14:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665047374     TOEFL TEST FORMAT tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665076172 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
    ]]>     2020-07-29 15:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665076172     COUNTRIES ACCEPTING IELTS & TOEFL tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665102979 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.    ]]>     2020-07-29 15:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665102979     IELTS & TOEFL SCORING COMPARISON tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665107773 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.    ]]>     2020-07-29 16:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665107773     RESOURCES FOR PREPARATION tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665889055 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/]]>     2020-07-30 14:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/665889055     ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666436953 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.
    ]]>     2020-07-31 06:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666436953     AP EXAM DETAILS tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666443681 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.    ]]>     2020-07-31 06:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666443681     SUBJECTS OFFERED BY AP tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666446425 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
    ]]>     2020-07-31 07:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666446425     CONTINUED tulika_1991 https://padlet.com/tulika_1991/2sf4eyuosqjshg1x/wish/666447516 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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