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English proficiency tests like IELTS, PTE, and CAE assess non-native speakers' ability to use and understand English in an academic setting, crucial for studying abroad.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a widely recognized English proficiency test that evaluates an individual’s ability to use and understand English in an academic setting. It's essential for non-native speakers aiming to study in English-speaking countries.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
TOEFL |
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Purpose |
English language proficiency for non-native speakers. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Open to all. No specific eligibility criteria. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $185 (Varies by country) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Over 50 dates per year, availability varies by location. |
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Accepted By |
Universities in English-speaking countries and programs. |
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Exam Format |
Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections. |
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Duration |
About 3 hours. |
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Score Range |
0 to 120. |
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Preparation Tips |
Practice with sample papers, improve your vocabulary and familiarize yourself with the test format. |
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Measures English language proficiency for non-native English speakers for academic, immigration, and professional purposes globally.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
IELTS |
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Purpose |
Assessing English proficiency for study, migration, or work. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Open to all. No specific eligibility criteria. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $245 (Varies by country) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Available on 48 fixed dates a year; up to 4 times a month. |
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Accepted By |
Over 10,000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, and immigration authorities. |
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Exam Format |
Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking sections. |
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Duration |
2 hours and 45 minutes. |
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Score Range |
0 to 9 band scale. |
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Preparation Tips |
Engage in English conversations, take practice tests, and focus on each section individually. |
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic): Computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
PTE Academic |
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Purpose |
Assessing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for non-native English speakers. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Open to all non-native English speakers. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $160-$220 (Varies by country) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Available throughout the year on pre-scheduled dates. |
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Accepted By |
Universities, colleges, and governments worldwide. |
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Exam Format |
Computer-based tests with three main parts: speaking and writing (together), listening, and reading. |
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Duration |
Approximately 2 hours. |
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Score Range |
10-90 for each section. |
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Preparation Tips |
Practice using online PTE mock tests, improve academic vocabulary, and develop listening skills. |
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): High-level qualification demonstrating mastery in English for demanding academic and professional situations.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
CAE (C1 Advanced) |
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Purpose |
Certifying advanced English language proficiency for university and professional use. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Suitable for learners who have reached a high level of English proficiency. |
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Application Fee |
Varies by the test center. |
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Frequency in a Year |
Available on fixed dates, several times a year. |
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Accepted By |
Universities, employers, and organizations globally. |
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Exam Format |
Includes Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking parts. |
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Duration |
About 4 hours (divided into parts, usually taken on different days). |
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Score Range |
Reported on the Cambridge English Scale (160-210 for CAE). |
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Preparation Tips |
Engage in extensive reading and writing practice, listen to English media, and participate in speaking activities. |
Undergraduate admission tests, including the SAT and ACT, evaluate a student's readiness for college, covering areas like math, reading, and writing skills.
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States, assessing reading, writing, and math skills.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
SAT |
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Purpose |
College admissions test assessing reading, writing, and math skills. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Open to all students, primarily taken by high school juniors and seniors. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $55 (Additional fees may apply for subject tests or international testing.) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Offered 7 times a year in the United States and several times internationally. |
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Accepted By |
Colleges and universities primarily in the United States. |
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Exam Format |
Includes Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, and Math Test, with an optional Essay. |
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Duration |
3 hours without Essay, 3 hours and 50 minutes with Essay. |
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Score Range |
400-1600 for the combined score of Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. |
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Preparation Tips |
Practice with official SAT practice tests, focusing on algebra and evidence-based reading and writing skills. |
ACT (American College Testing)
ACT (American College Testing): Another major standardized test for college admissions in the USA, covering English, math, reading, and science.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
ACT |
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Purpose |
College admissions test assessing English, math, reading, and science. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Primarily for high school juniors and seniors. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $55 without the Writing test, $70 with the Writing test (Varies by country) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Offered 7 times a year in the United States, 5 times internationally. |
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Accepted By |
Colleges and universities in the United States. |
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Exam Format |
Multiple-choice tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with an optional Writing test. |
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Duration |
Approx. 2 hours 55 minutes without Writing, 3 hours 35 minutes with Writing. |
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Score Range |
Composite score 1-36, based on an average of four test scores. |
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Preparation Tips |
Practice past papers, focus on time management, and review core subjects thoroughly. |
Undergraduate admission tests, including the SAT and ACT, evaluate a student's readiness for college, covering areas like math, reading, and writing skills.
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): A test required for admission to most graduate schools in the United States, assessing verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
GRE |
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Purpose |
Admissions requirements for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Open to all. No specific eligibility criteria. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $205 (Varies by country) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Offered year-round at test centers worldwide or at home with the GRE at Home option. |
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Accepted By |
Graduate and business schools worldwide. |
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Exam Format |
Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. |
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Duration |
About 3 hours and 45 minutes. |
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Score Range |
Verbal and Quantitative sections: 130-170 each, Analytical Writing: 0-6. |
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Preparation Tips |
Familiarize with the test format, practice quantitative problems, and improve vocabulary for the verbal section. |
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): A critical exam for admission into business schools globally, measuring analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in standardized English.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
GMAT |
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Purpose |
Used by business schools to assess qualifications for advanced study in business and management. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Open to all. No specific eligibility criteria. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $250 (Varies by country) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Available year-round, with appointments available six days a week. |
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Accepted By |
Business schools globally. |
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Exam Format |
Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal sections. |
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Duration |
About 3 hours and 30 minutes. |
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Score Range |
200-800. |
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Preparation Tips |
Practice time management, work on data analysis skills, and read extensively to enhance verbal reasoning. |
Medical field exams such as the MCAT, USMLE, NCLEX, and PLAB assess candidates' knowledge and skills necessary for medical education and practice in various countries.
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test): Standardized, multiple-choice exam for prospective medical students in the USA and Canada, testing physical and biological sciences, and verbal reasoning.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
MCAT |
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Purpose |
Required for medical school admissions in the USA, Canada, and some other countries. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Intended for prospective medical students. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $320 (Varies; fee assistance available) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Offered 25+ times a year, availability varies by location. |
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Accepted By |
Medical schools are primarily in the USA and Canada. |
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Exam Format |
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. |
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Duration |
Approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes. |
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Score Range |
472-528. |
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Preparation Tips |
A comprehensive study of the sciences, regular practice tests, and development of critical reading skills. |
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination): Three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States, assessing a physician’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles necessary for the practice of medicine.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
USMLE |
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Purpose |
A three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Medical students/graduates of accredited medical schools. |
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Application Fee |
Varies by Step; Step 1 approx. $645, fees for Step 2 CK and Step 3 vary. |
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Frequency in a Year |
Year-round, depending on the Step and test center availability. |
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Accepted By |
Required for medical licensure in the United States. |
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Exam Format |
Step 1: Basic medical principles, Step 2 CK: Clinical knowledge, Step 3: Patient management. |
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Duration |
Varies by Step; Step 1 and Step 2 CK are single-day exams, Step 3 is a two-day exam. |
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Score Range |
Reported as three-digit scores. Pass/fail for Step 1 (from Jan 2022). |
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Preparation Tips |
Extensive review of medical knowledge, practice with clinical case simulations, and time management. |
NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination): Exam for the licensing of nurses in the United States and Canada, with two types, NCLEX-RN for registered nurses and NCLEX-PN for practical nurses.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
NCLEX |
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Purpose |
Licensure exam for Registered Nurses (RN) and Practical Nurses (PN). |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Graduates of nursing programs are eligible for licensure. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $200 (Additional fees may apply for licensure application.) |
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Frequency in a Year |
Available year-round, by appointment. |
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Accepted By |
Nursing boards in the United States and Canada. |
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Exam Format |
Computerized adaptive testing covers various aspects of nursing. |
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Duration |
Up to 6 hours for RN, 5 hours for PN. |
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Score Range |
Pass/Fail. |
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Preparation Tips |
Comprehensive review of nursing subjects, practice with simulation software, and focus on test-taking strategies. |
PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board): Test for doctors trained overseas, looking to practice medicine in the UK, assessing medical knowledge and English language skills.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
PLAB |
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Purpose |
Assessing the ability to work as a doctor in the UK. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
International medical graduates. |
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Application Fee |
PLAB 1: Approx. £239, PLAB 2: Approx. £875 |
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Frequency in a Year |
PLAB 1: Available on fixed dates, PLAB 2: Year-round. |
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Accepted By |
General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK. |
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Exam Format |
PLAB 1: Multiple-choice questions, PLAB 2: Objective structured clinical exam (OSCE). |
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Duration |
PLAB 1: 3 hours, PLAB 2: Half a day. |
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Score Range |
Pass/Fail. |
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Preparation Tips |
Review clinical knowledge and skills, practice OSCE scenarios, and familiarize with NHS guidelines. |
The LSAT is the primary law field exam, assesses prospective law students' skills in critical reading, analytical thinking, and logical reasoning, essential for law school admissions.
LSAT (Law School Admission Test): A standardized test required for admission into law schools in the United States, Canada, and other countries, measuring reading comprehension, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exam Name |
LSAT |
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Purpose |
Admission tests for law schools are mainly in the U.S. and Canada. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Primarily for prospective law school students. |
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Application Fee |
Approx. $200, additional fees may apply. |
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Frequency in a Year |
Multiple times a year. |
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Accepted By |
Law schools in the U.S., Canada, and other countries. |
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Exam Format |
Multiple-choice questions cover logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension. |
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Duration |
2 hours and 55 minutes, plus 35 minutes for the writing sample. |
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Score Range |
120-180. |
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Preparation Tips |
Practice logical and analytical reasoning questions, improve reading comprehension skills, and prepare for the writing sample. |
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