Showing posts with label Standardized tests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Standardized tests. Show all posts

28 November 2021

University of California Ends Standardized Testing Requirement

If you hate taking standardized tests, then the latest news out of the University of California should be music to your ears. Last week, the UC system decided to end testing for admission across all undergraduate campuses.One of the big reasons why the UCs are scrapping the standardized test requirements...

30 January 2014

Avoiding Exam Stress

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21 November 2013

Top 10 Tips to Avoid Exam Stress

Dealing with exams calls for some serious revision sessions. Yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should stress yourself over some tests. Such academic qualification is not impossible to get, and as long as you’re committed to studying regularly, you’ll pass with flying colors.  1) Organize...

01 November 2013

Everything You Should Know About the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

A GRE test is better known as a Graduate Record Exam. The exam is an admission requirement for graduate schools in the US, and in additional English-speaking countries. Just like an ACT or SAT, this exam is an extensive evaluation of your analytical writing, quantitative reasoning abilities, critical...

16 October 2013

Latest Overhaul of A-Level Exams in the UK

According to a report published in January 23, the most recent overhaul of A-level exams seems to be the return to a former system implemented that consisted of the Higher School Certificate and the School Certificate. A levels are a qualification which are used to gain entrance to a university. 18...

03 October 2013

Tips and Strageties for Those Preparing for the GRE

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26 September 2013

Do You Know Everything About The SAT, ACT, & Subject Tests?

Is a 1700 good for the SAT? Is a 2050 good? What about an 1870? A 2300 on the SAT has to be good right? Is an ACT score of 23 good? Is a 27 good for the ACT? What about scores for the SAT II? Is a 650 good? -Well the answer to all of these questions is yes and no. (Either way, it is useful to know some...