Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a computer-based
test. The purpose of taking the test is to check the English ability
of the students whose first or native language is not English. TOEFL
scores are required by more than 3300 Accredited Colleges and
Universities of the USA and Canada for admission as well as
scholarships purposes.
IELTS
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also
an English ability test for students whose native language is not
English. IELTS scores are required by the Colleges/Universities of
Australia, New Zealand and UK. The IELTS score is a must for Nepalese
students who wish to go to Australia for further studies.
SAT I
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) is a reasoning test. SAT I
especially focuses on Verbal (English) and Mathematics. The SAT I
score helps students to compare reasoning abilities and academic
strength which will help him/her in deciding whether he/ she need to
take an additional course or do more independent studying to succeed
in USA Colleges/Universities. SAT I is the admission requirement for
some of the finest Colleges/ Universities of the USA. The score is
even used by students to apply and get scholarships from Universities
for the Undergraduate level.
SAT II
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT II) is a subject test. The test
measures a candidate’s knowledge of a particular subject and the
ability to apply that knowledge. SAT II scores are required by
Colleges/Universities of the USA where the admissions/ Scholarships
are very competitive.
GRE
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a computer-adaptive test
which is designed to measure a student’s or candidate’s skills and
knowledge gained over a long period of time. Basically, it deals with
three sections viz. Verbal, Analytical and Quantitative. It is
required for those students who wish to Masters (Graduate) level in
Science and Technology and Arts in the USA Colleges/Universities.
Sometimes, a good GRE score helps students get admissions,
scholarships and assistantships in the Graduate level.
GMAT
Graduate management Admission Test (GMAT) is also a computer
adaptive test which has three sections verbal, Analytical and
Quantitative. The test score is required for those students who wish
to do MBA in USA. There are very few colleges/universities in the USA
which do not require a GMAT score for admission.