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Major specific standardized tests
There are many different tests required for ceratin majors, below are the informations required for the top 5 most taken major specific standardized tests.
MCAT - Medical College Admission Test
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Needed for: Medical school admissions
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Cost: Approximately $325, with additional fees for late registration and international locations
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Duration: 7.5 hours, including breaks
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What is Tested:
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Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
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Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
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Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills​
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Where is it tested: MCAT testing centers
LSAT - Law School Admission Test
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Needed for: Graduate law school admissions
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Cost: $200, with additional fees for late registration and other services
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Duration: 3.5 hours, including breaks
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What is Tested:
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Reading Comprehension
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Analytical Reasoning
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Logical Reasoning
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Writing Sample (unscored but sent to schools)
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Where is it tested: LSAT testing information
DAT - Dental Admission Test
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Needed for: Dental school admissions
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Cost: $495, with additional fees for rescheduling and additional score reports
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Duration: 5 hours, including breaks
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What is Tested:
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Survey of Natural Sciences (Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry)
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Perceptual Ability
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Reading Comprehension
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Quantitative Reasoning
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Where is it tested: DAT testing information
GMAT - Graduate Management Admission
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Needed for: Business school admissions, particularly for MBA programs
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Cost: $275, with additional fees for rescheduling and additional score reports
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Duration: 3.5 hours, including breaks
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What is Tested:
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Analytical Writing Assessment
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Integrated Reasoning
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Quantitative Reasoning
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Verbal Reasoning
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Where is it tested: GMAT testing centers
TEAS - Test of Essential Academic Skills
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Needed for: Nursing program admissions
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Cost: $70-$100, depending on the testing location
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Duration: 3.5 hours, including breaks
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What is Tested:
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Reading
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Mathematics
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Science
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English and Language Usage
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Where is it tested: TEAS testing information
Although theseare likely to be the most common tests you might need to take, there are a lot more different tests required for specific majors or due to geographical locations. Click HERE for more information.
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