Education - Examination Programs

Here you will learn some English words related to examination programs such as "entrance examination", "ACT", and "SAT".

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entrance examination [noun]

a test for admission to an educational institution or program

Ex: Many students attend coaching classes to improve their performance on entrance examinations for engineering colleges .

ACT [noun]

a standardized college admissions test in the US covering English, math, reading, and science, with an optional writing section

Ex: John prepared extensively for the ACT with classes and practice tests .

Dental Admission Test [noun]

a standardized test for dental school admission, assessing academic aptitude and scientific knowledge

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Graduate Management Admission Test [noun]

a test for graduate management program admissions, assessing analytical, quantitative, verbal, and reasoning skills

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GRE [noun]

a test that must be passed in the US by students who want to continue their education after their first degree

Ex: He scored in the top percentile on the GRE , which helped him secure a scholarship for graduate studies .

GCSE [noun]

a set of exams taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, usually at the age of 16, marking the completion of their secondary education

Ex: The GCSE results determine students ' progression to further education or employment opportunities .

International General Certificate of Secondary Education [noun]

a globally recognized qualification for secondary education, typically taken by students aged 14 to 16, covering a range of subjects

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National Assessment of Educational Progress [noun]

a federally mandated assessment measuring student performance in various subjects across the United States

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Pharmacy College Admission Test [noun]

a standardized test required for admission to pharmacy programs in the United States and Canada

Ex: John 's impressive Pharmacy College Admission Test results helped him secure a spot in his desired pharmacy school .

SAT [noun]

a test that high school students take before college or university in the US

Ex: The SAT consists of sections on reading , writing and language , and math , along with an optional essay .

Law School Admission Test [noun]

a test required for law school admission, assessing analytical and reading skills

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Medical College Admission Test [noun]

a standardized test required for admission to medical school, assessing knowledge of biological and physical sciences

Ex: John 's Medical College Admission Test score impressed medical school admissions .

Optometry Admission Test [noun]

a standardized test required for admission to optometry programs in the United States and Canada

Ex: John 's Optometry Admission Test performance impressed admissions committees and secured his spot in a competitive optometry program .

National Council Licensure Examination [noun]

a standardized examination required for nursing licensure in the United States and Canada

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Test of English as a Foreign Language [noun]

an internationally recognized standardized test that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers who wish to study or work in English-speaking countries

International English Language Testing System [noun]

an internationally recognized English language proficiency test that assesses the English skills of non-native speakers

C1 Advanced [noun]

a high-level English language proficiency exam assessing advanced language skills

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C2 Proficiency [noun]

the highest level English language proficiency exam assessing near-native language skills

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National Curriculum assessment [noun]

a standardized test in the UK evaluating a student's academic proficiency according to national educational standards

Ex: Parents often await their child 's National Curriculum assessment results anxiously , hoping for evidence of academic achievement .

mock [noun]

a practice examination designed to simulate the conditions of an actual test

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A-level [noun]

a high-stakes exam in the UK assessing proficiency in a specific subject, typically taken by students aged 16-18

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AS-level [noun]

an intermediate-level exam in the UK, typically taken by students aged 16-17, representing advanced study in various subjects

Ex: High scores in AS-levels can enhance students ' university applications .

Eleven-plus [noun]

an examination taken by students around age eleven in some countries, such as the UK, to determine eligibility for selective secondary education, like grammar schools

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