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« Graduate school involves a major investment personally, intellectually, socially,
emotionally, and financially. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to do your

“due diligence” and get all of the information you want and need. It is wise to
take about a year to do your research.»
DR. DONALD MARTIN, GRAD SCHOOL ROAD MAP
THE MAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE:
• A STRONG ACADEMIC BACKGROUND;
• DEMONSTRATED COMMAND OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE;
• FOR MANY PROGRAMS, SCORES ON ONE OR MORE STANDARDIZED ADMISSIONS TESTS SUCH AS THE GRADUATE
RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) GENERAL TEST OR A DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY IN YOUR FIELD (GRE
SUBJECT TEST), OR SOMETIMES BOTH;
• ADEQUATE FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
“You need to be GRADUATE ADMISSION TESTS

familiar with the
Standardized exams are one way in which US universities will
structure of admission assess your academic potential amongst both US and international TIP:
tests and applicants.
prepare for them.” Plan to take the test as early
English Language Proficiency Exams as possible — at least a year
– Literature student To participate in graduate study in the United States successfully, before you plan to enroll.
from Hungary students must be able to read, write, and communicate orally in
English with a high degree of proficiency. The two most widely
accepted English language proficiency exams are TOEFL and IELTS. Over 4,000 U.S. institutions use
• TOEFL test locations and dates TOEFL to measure the English-
• Search for an IELTS test center language proficiency of their
• Explore the links below for test preparation options or talk to international applicants. IELTS
your EducationUSA adviser.
is also recognized and accepted
by more than 1,700 educational
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
institutions in the USA.
If you are planning to enter into a professional or academic/
research Master’s program other than medicine or business, you Consult an EducationUSA
will most likely sit the GRE. This three to four hour exam includes adviser or U.S. university
sections on quantitative analysis, verbal reasoning and analytical website for information about
writing and is offered in a computer-based, adaptive format and which exams are required or
paper-based format. accepted.
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GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
• GRE test locations and dates
• The GRE Subject Tests, offered three times a year, gauge
undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study
TIP: and can help forecast a candidate’s potential for success in
graduate school. Before registering for these tests, check with
Remember that at busy your university about the entrance exams they require.
times of the year (July to
December) you may not
GMAT ® (Graduate Management Admission Test)
be able to take the test
Over 1,900 graduate business schools around the world use
immediately; therefore,
GMAT scores as a part of their admissions process. Test-takers
register well in advance.
will complete three sections: Analytical Writing (60 minutes),
Quantitative (75 minutes) and the Verbal Section (75 minutes).
• Schedule a GMAT appointment or learn more about graduate
business degrees in the United States.
Additional tests
Check university websites for admission requirements before
registering for an entrance exam.
• LSAT (Law School Admission Test): If you are interested in
pursuing a law degree (J.D.), you will likely be required to take
Keep in mind: the LSAT. The LSAT is required by most J.D. degree programs,
Usually, the faculty of but not LL.M. (Master of Laws) programs which often require
each department within the GRE.
a university determine • The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is required for
the requirements for various entrance to most M.D. programs. Talk to an EducationUSA
admissions tests, as well as adviser or please visit the MCAT website.
the weight given to the • Applying to Residency Programs: Through its program of
results. Consequently, there certification, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical
is no general rule to follow Graduates (ECFMG) assesses the readiness of international
with respect to test medical graduates to enter residency or fellowship programs
requirements. in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education.
See “Medical Education in the USA”.
Preparing to take the exams

EducationUSA advising centers have test preparation materials
GRADUATE TEST
available for onsite consultation, loan, and in some cases for
PREPARATION AND purchase. Several centers offer test preparation courses. Contact the
RELATED LINKS EducationUSA advising center nearest you to learn more.
EducationUSA advisers in 170 countries provide accurate, unbiased information about all accredited U.S. higher
education institutions. Find your EducationUSA center at: www.educationUSA.state.gov/centers.
Special thanks to the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission for contributing to this article.

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« Graduate school involves a major investment personally, intellectually, socially,

emotionally, and financially. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to do your

“You need to be GRADUATE ADMISSION TESTS

Preparing to take the exams

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