6 Exams You Must Take If Planning to Study Abroad in 2024

Published By Gaurav Kandari | April 18, 2024

If English is not your native language, you'll need to prove your proficiency. The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) are widely accepted by universities worldwide.

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For graduate programs, such as Master's or MBA degrees, you may need to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), depending on your field of study.

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If you're planning to pursue an undergraduate degree, the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or ACT (American College Testing) exams are essential for admission to universities in the United States.

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Depending on your desired program, you may need to take subject-specific exams like the GRE Subject Tests, MCAT (for medical programs), LSAT (for law programs), or GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment.

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If you're applying to a non-English speaking country, you'll likely need to take a language proficiency test in the country's native language, such as the DELF (French), DELE (Spanish), or HSK (Mandarin Chinese).

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Some universities or programs may require their own entrance exams, such as the University of Cambridge Admission Tests or the Oxford Admission Tests.

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