GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TESTS AT A GLANCE


Many master's programs will require you to successfully complete one or more standard admissions tests to gain admission. Here's our guide to five of the most common: the GRE, the GMAT, the LSAT, the IELTS and the TOEFL.


These are internationally delivered tests which aim to ensure applicants are prepared for the rigours of advanced study, in their own country or abroad.


Here’s a quick guide to help you decide which standard admissions tests are most relevant to you, the kind of questions to expect, and how much to budget for the exam fees.


GMAT: Business School Admissions


First up, the GMAT, or Graduate Management Admissions Test. This is required by many business schools, for applicants to MBA programs and other graduate degrees such as Master of Accountancy or Master of Finance.


It’s offered at locations worldwide throughout the year, and costs around US$250.


The test has four sections: Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal.


The first requires candidates to write an essay, analysing a given argument, while the other three are based on multiple-choice questions.


Candidates are tested on their ability to interpret and integrate information presented in a variety of ways, apply mathematical skills and quantitative reasoning, and demonstrate their understanding and command of written English.


Rather than passing or failing, you get a score ranging from 200 to 800 (most people score between 400 and


600). The score you need will depend on the school(s) you’re applying to.


GRE: General and subject-specific


The GRE, short for Graduate Record Examination, is widely used in admissions for English-taught graduate courses – both at business schools and more generally.


The GRE revised General Test (redeveloped in August 2011) has three sections: Analytic Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.


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