Where you apply and where you are in your academic career determine which standardized tests you need. Planning for them need not be stressful. A little preparation goes a long way.

College Entrance Exams

Explore the tests most colleges commonly use to assess applicants on a level playing field. Find resources such as books, online study guides, and preparation classes that you can use to prepare for college entrance exams.

• SAT: Tests skill levels in math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension of people planning to attend college.
• ACT: Tests skill levels in English, math, reading, and science of those planning to attend college. An optional Writing test is also available.
• TOEFL: Measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as spoken in colleges and universities.

Graduate Entrance Exams

This section discusses graduate admission tests required by many business schools and graduate schools.

• GMAT: For business school candidates.
• GRE: For graduate school candidates.
• LSAT: For law school candidates.

Certificate of Diploma Exam (GED)

• GED: For high school equivalency exam candidates.

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