6 Exams to Study Abroad: Know the Right One for You

Reading Time 6 minutes/Updated on 07-06-2024

In 2022, according to the Government of India, over 13 lakh students went abroad in pursuit of education. Millions of students prepare and apply to universities abroad every year. If you, too, wish to study overseas for an exemplary career, then you must know about the 6 important exams that await you.

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Types of Exams to Study Abroad

For most courses abroad, you are required to participate in two examinations. The first is essential — an English language test. The second is an aptitude test that depends on the program and country that you are planning to go to for your higher education. 

Depending on the program and country, you will have to prepare for and take one or more of the following exams.

  • Language
    1. IELTS
    2. TOEFL
    3. PTE
  • Aptitude
    1. GRE
    2. GMAT
    3. SAT
    4. ACT
    5. LSAT
    6. MCAT

Let’s find the right entrance exams to study abroad for you.

 

6 Exams to Study Abroad

6 Exams to Study Abroad

ExamType of ExamWhat is it for?Scoring ScaleExam Fees
IELTS/

TOEFL

English LanguageMandatory for non-native English speakers. TOEFL is usually accepted in the US and Canada while IELTS is more globally acceptedIELTS: 0-9 

TOEFL: 0-120

IELTS: 

INR 15,500

TOEFL:

USD 195

GREAptitudeMS and some MBA programs globally260-340INR 22,550
GMATAptitudeMBA programs globally200-800USD 275
SAT/ACTAptitudeUndergraduate programs. Primarily in the US but several universities in the rest of the world accept the scoresSAT: 400-1600

ACT: 1-36

SAT: 

USD 117

ACT:
USD 201

MCATAptitudeMedical entrance test accepted globally118-132USD 445
LSATAptitudeLaw entrance test accepted globally120-180INR 3,999

 

Important Points to Note:

In addition to the mandatory English language test and an aptitude test, you are also required to present a lot of documentation. These include, but are not limited to, your personal verification, academic transcripts, as well as your financial capability. The financing required for programs overseas can feel overwhelming  to students as well as their parents. 

The tedious months-long process of preparation, exams to go abroad, and documentation still do not guarantee that you will get admission to your dream university. If your admission is approved and you present additional documents to support your application, you still have to successfully get your student visa in order to go abroad. 

 

A Smarter Way:

There is a smarter way to study overseas. One that requires minimal documentation, no aptitude tests, offers a better visa success rate (2X higher visa success rate), and allows you to save up to 25% on your educational expenses.

The WorldGrad, an award-winning education provider, allows students to complete up to the first year of their degree from home and then progress to the university campus for the remainder of their degree. We help students develop their academic skills to make them more employable and academically successful before they go overseas.

If you are preparing for IELTS, the globally accepted English language test, then we offer a comprehensive prep program to help you enhance your performance in the exam. Click here to know about The WorldGrad IELTS Sensei.

Choose the smartest way to study overseas and build a lucrative career in your dream destination! Get in touch with our counsellors to get more information and guidance on how you can make your study abroad journey successful.

 

Source:
https://www.ielts.org/
https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
https://www.ets.org/gre.html
https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
https://www.act.org/
https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/taking-mcat-exam
https://www.lsac.org/lsat

Deepak Shukla

Author: Deepak Shukla