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Abbreviations of U.S. College or Graduate School Entrance Exams
What are the full names of the following tests?
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The ACT is a test used by some universities as part of the admission process.
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American College Testing Assessment
The AP Program provides students with opportunities to take college-level courses and exams while still in high school.
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Advanced Placement
CLEP is a program to help high school students gain college credit.
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College-Level Examination Program
The DAT is required to enter many schools of dentistry.
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Dental Admission Test
Passing the GED allows one to earn a certificate or diploma that is the equivalent of a high school diploma.
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Test of General Education Development
The GMAT is required to enter most business schools.
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Graduate Management Admission Test
One or more GRE tests are required for admission to most graduate schools.
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Graduate Record Examinations
The LSAT is required for admission to most law schools.
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Law School Admission Test
The MAT is required for admission some graduate schools.
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Miller Analogies Test
The MCAT is required for admission to medical schools.
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Medical College Admission Test
The OAT is required for admission to schools of optometry.
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Optometry Admission Test
The PCAT is required for admission to schools of pharmacy.
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Pharmacy College Admissions Test
The SAT is a test used by most universities as part of the admission process.
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Scholastic Assessment Test
The TOEFL is required of most students from non-English speaking countries for admission to a college in the U.S.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language
Some universities also require foreign applicants to take the TSE, which tests English speaking ability.
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Test of Spoken English
Some universities also require foreign applicants to take the TWE, which tests English writing ability.
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Test of Written English
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