Admissions & Entrance Exams
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ACT
There are two distinct ways to take the ACT, the ACT National Test and the ACT Residual Test. Website: www.act.org
National ACT
The National ACT is the same test given in many high schools. The most important aspect of this test is that it provides scores that are valid nationally, at any school that accepts ACT as an admission exam. It is available 5 times yearly-always on Saturdays (many high schools participate in only 2 or 3 of the 5 dates). Students must register through ACT (by mail, phone, or Internet) approximately 5 weeks in advance of the test date.
Cost: $32.00
Where: Generally administered in the Business Building, not
in the weekday Testing Services office (check your admission ticket for details)
Register: at the ACT website (www.actstudent.org)
Scores: Arrive by mail approximately 4 to 6 weeks after test date *Expedited services available
Note: May be taken each time it is given. If optional Plus-writing section is taken, cost is $47
When: Upcoming National ACT Dates:
October 24, 2009
December 12, 2009
February 6, 2010
April 10, 2010
June 12, 2010
Residual ACT
The Residual ACT is exactly like the National ACT except that scores are valid only at the college or university where the test is actually taken. Residual ACTs taken at USU provide scores valid for USU purposes only. A student cannot take the ACT Residual at USU and use scores for other schools (one partial exception: USU's ACT Residual may be used for the USU/Weber State University Cooperative Nursing Program--though they will not be valid for admission to other programs at Weber State University). Residual ACT scores are not valid for NCAA Clearinghouse purposes.
Cost: $45.00
Where: Administered at USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
When: Wednesday mornings 8:30 a.m., by appointment only
Register: call (435) 797-1004
Scores: Available immediately
Note: ACT Residual may not be repeated (at USU or any other school) within 60 days. Be aware that there are occasional exceptions to these dates and times. Also, testing schedules often fill to capacity, so an advance appointment is required to ensure a seat. Walk-in testing is allowed but will not guarantee a spot.
GMAT
Graduate Management Admission Test is for entrance to graduate level business and management programs. Website: www.mba.com
Note: The GMAT program has contracted with Pearson-Vue
Centers to deliver the GMAT in the future. Since January 1,
2006, the exam is no longer administered at USU, and
examinees will have to go to a Pearson-Vue center to test.
See website for more GMAT information.
Register: at the GMAT website (www.mba.com)
GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
When a graduate program asks for GRE scores, they usually mean the General GRE only. If the school or program also requires a specific Subject GRE score (i.e. Biology), they will usually make that requirement clear in their admissions instructions. Website: www.gre.org
GRE General Exam
Cost: $150.00
Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, by appointment
Register: call (435) 797-1004 or register online at www.ets.org/gre
Scores: Examinee sees verbal and quantitative scores immediately; scores mailed
approximately 15 days after test date
Note: Student ID card is not sufficient identification-requires
driver's license, state ID, passport, etc. Be aware that there are occasional exceptions to these dates and times. Also, testing schedules often fill to capacity, so an advance appointment is required to ensure a seat. Walk-in testing is allowed but will not guarantee a spot.
GRE Subject Exam
Cost: $130.00
Where: Registration materials available at USU Testing
Services, University Inn 115, but the Subject Exams are
usually administered in the east wing of Old Main. Check
your admission ticket for exact reporting location and time.
Registration deadline is approximately 5 weeks in advance of
each test date
Register: at the GRE website (www.ets.org/gre)
Scores: Available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after test date
Note: Student ID card is not sufficient identification - requires driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.
When: Three Saturdays each year. Upcoming GRE Subject Exam dates:
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
April 10, 2010
LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
Cost: $132.00
Where:
Registration materials are available at USU Testing
Services, University Inn 115; Although for space reasons,
the test is administered in other buildings on campus.
See your admission ticket for exact reporting location.
Website: www.lsat.org
When: Three Saturdays and One Monday each year.
Register: on the LSAT website (www.lsat.org)
Scores: Available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the test
date
Note:
Test fee does not include additional Law School Data
Assembly Service fee ($121), a requirement in order to
submit applications to most law schools. Student ID card is not sufficient identification-requires
driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.
LSAT dates:
Monday, June 8, 2009
Saturday, September, 26, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday, February 6, 2010
MAT (Miller Analogies Test)
A computer-based graduate school admissions test accepted by a limited number of schools and/or graduate programs. Less expensive and much shorter than the GRE, the MAT does not include separate verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections. Used primarily by programs which do not require advanced mathematics skill. Website: www.milleranalogies.com.
Cost: $75.00
Where:
USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
When:
Fridays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., by appointment
Register: call (435) 797-1004
Scores:
Available approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the test date
Note: Be aware that there are occasional exceptions to these dates and times. Also, testing schedules often fill to capacity, so an advance appointment is requried to ensure a seat. Walk-in testing is allowed but will not guarantee a spot.
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
Medical College Admission Test, the test for entrance to medical school. the MCAT is given as a computer based exam on approximately 21 dates yearly, with most dates falling between the months of April and September. Utah State University participates in approximately 13 of the 21 national dates. Website: www.aamc.org/students/mcat
Cost: $225.00
Where: University Inn Room 115
When: See website www.aamc.org/students/mcat for a complete listing of test dates.
Scores: Sent to examinee approximately 60 days after test date.
Register: at the MCAT website (www.aamc.org/students/mcat). Advance appointment required.
SAT (Includes SAT I Reasoning Test and SAT II Subject Exams)
The SAT I is an undergraduate admissions exam like the ACT which is accepted by most institutions and even required by some. While most Utah schools and many institutions in the West look first for ACT scores, the SAT is more commonly required by schools in California and the eastern part of the country. SAT II includes exams in 20 specific subject areas.
Cost: $45.00 for SAT I, $20 for SAT II
Where: Generally administered in the Business Building, not in the weekday Testing Services office (check your admission ticket for details)
Register: Online at www.collegeboard.com
Scores: Available for viewing online approximately 2 weeks after the exam, and mailed out to individuals and institutions approximately 3 weeks after the exam
When: Upcoming SAT dates:
October 10, 2009
January 23, 2010
June 5, 2010
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
A test of basic English language reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills used as an admission criterion (undergraduate and graduate) for those whose native language is other-than English. Website: www.toefl.org.
Cost: $150.00
Where:
USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
Scores: available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after test date
When: Approximately 30 dates per year, predetermined by the test company. USU participates in approximately half of the test dates. See the TOEFL website for details.
Register: at the TOEFL website (www.ets.org/toefl)
Scores:mailed approximately 15 days after test date unless
examinee opts to write essay by hand-in that case scores
take approximately 5 weeks
Note:
current passport required as identification unless
examinee is a US citizen. Advance appointment required.
Testing Services (435) 797-1004
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