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Exams Required to Study in USA
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- There are two types of exams to study in the USA: English language proficiency exams and standard exams.
- English exams assess your language skills, while standard exams evaluate subject knowledge at a specific level of study.
- Popular English exams to study in the USA are IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo while standard exams are SAT, GRE, and GMAT.
If you want to study in the USA, you might have to take a few exams depending on your field, and study goals. These exams help US Universities & Colleges evaluate a student’s eligibility and readiness to study the program of their choice in the country. Generally, there are two types of exams: English language proficiency exams and standardised exams.
What Exams Are Required to Study in USA?
- English Language Proficiency Exams
- Undergraduate Standard Exams
- Postgraduate Standard Exams
Professional Exams to Study in USA
English Proficiency Exams to Study in USA
Exams Required to Study Bachelor’s in USA
Fee of Exams Required to Study in USA
Exam Name | Fee (USD) |
IELTS | 195-202 |
TOEFL | 205 |
PTE | More than 200 |
Duolingo | 65 |
ACT | 66 (without writing) / 91 (with writing) |
SAT | 111 |
GRE | 220 |
GMAT | 275 |
LSAT | 238 |
MCAT | 335 |
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