When applying for any undergraduate institutions in the institution one needs to take the standardized tests. Though this might vary depending on each applicant's situation and circumstances and the times we live. For example, during the COVID Pandemic, most institutions did not require Standardize tests. 

So what are standardized tests? What purpose do they serve in the admissions process and how relevant are they? 

Undergraduate standardized tests are exams that are designed to assess a student's academic abilities and aptitude in various subject areas, typically taken during high school. The most common undergraduate standardized tests are the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test), SAT II, AKA subject Tests,  and ACT (American College Testing) in the United States. And as an international student you will be required to take an English Proficiency Tests such as the TOEFL, IELTS.

 

The primary purpose of these tests is to provide colleges and universities with a standardized measure of a student's academic ability, which can be used as one factor in the admissions process. The scores from these tests can be used in conjunction with other application materials such as transcripts, essays, and recommendation letters to help colleges make informed decisions about which students to admit. For more specific information please visit each schools website to learn more about their admissions requirement.

 

To book a date and a place where you can take these standardized tests. Please visit their respective websites for more information. On these websites you will find the test dates which are throughout the year, testing locations, ask for financial assistance and resources that will help you prepare for the tests.

To learn more about standardized testing, visit the respective websites below:

ACT: https://www.act.org/

SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/

TOEFL: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html