How to apply to a School

Each of the entries in this site includes some information about admissions and applying but it's always a good idea to contact the school directly to get the most up-to-date admissions requirements and application procedures. In general, you'll be required to submit a completed application, an application fee, an essay about your intentions and goals, a current resume, letters of recommendation, official transcripts for any college courses you've already completed, and official copies of standardized plying to a particular program of study depends on the level of certificate/degree (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) and the field of the program (such as business, education, or engineering). Since testing requirements vary by school and by program, contact the schools that interest you to determine their testing requirements before you register to take any of the tests. Below is a list of the most common standardized tests and information about them.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)The CLEP offers general and subject-specific tests to assess knowledge at the undergraduate level. Schools award credits to students with passing scores, allowing the tests to fulfill course requirements in particular fields. They are offered in paper form and must be taken at a testing site where a proctor oversees the examination.
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)-The SAT is generally required for students applying to undergraduate programs. The general test assesses your potential or aptitude for college study.
• American College Testing (ACT) AssessmentThe ACT is another test that is generally required for students applying to certain undergraduate programs. It assesses your educational development and aptitude for college by testing your abilities in English, mathematics, reading, and science.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)-The GRE is usually required for admission to all non-business graduate programs. The general test assesses your analytical, quantitative, and verbal skills. It is offered in paper and electronic forms.
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)-The GMAT is generally required for graduate level business and administration programs. It tests your analytical, mathematical, and verbal abilities. It is offered in an electronic form.
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT)-Some schools require the MAT for applicants to graduate programs in psychology and related fields. It tests your ability to reason using analogies and is offered in paper form.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)-Most schools require students whose first language is something other than English to take this test for any program of study. It tests your ability to comprehend written and spoken English, and is offered in a paper form. Generally, you'll be required to score above a 500 to be considered for admission but some schools require a higher minimum than 500.