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 Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon
Exámenes de admisión:¿Qué son y quiénes deben tomarlos?TOEFL® (The Test of English as a Foreign Language)¿Quién debe tomarlo? El TOEFL puede ser pedido al solicitar ingreso a la universidad y al ser admitido en ella a estudiantes cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. Dónde solicitarlo? Educational Testing Service P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 U.S.A. toefl@ets.org www.ets.org/toefl El TOEFL® ha sido cambiado para el año 2006. Para ver cuándo el examen estará disponible en tu país, visita www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen/timeline.html .El TOEFL examina las cuatro habilidades que son importantes para una comunicación efectiva: hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir. Algunas preguntas exigen a los examinados combinar más de una habilidad. Para tener éxito académico en ³colleges² y universidades de habla inglesa, los estudiantes necesitan ser capaces de combinar sus habilidades lingüísticas en el salón de clase. La nueva versión del examen dura cerca de cuatro horas. Todas las secciones se completan en un día, y los examinados pueden tomar notas a lo largo del examen. El nuevo TOEFL trae una sección oral, que incluye seis tareas, y los examinados llevan audífonos y hablan a un micrófono cuando responden. Las respuestas son grabadas digitalmente y transmitidas a la red de calificación en línea (Online Scoring Network) de ETS donde son calificadas por personas competentes. Además, la sección de escritura ha sido extendida. El nuevo examen exige a los examinados escribir en respuesta a material que han oído y leído, y componer un ensayo que apoye una opinión. Los nuevos resultados se reportan a través de la Internet. Los interesados podrán ver sus notas en línea 15 días útiles después del examen y también recibirán la nota por escrito por correo. Preguntas que se hacen frecuentemente:
Para lo último en información sobre el ³Next Generation TOEFL², visita www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen. Los interesados en rendir el examen pueden escribir un correo electrónico a toefl@ets.org o llamar al 1-877-863-3546 (gratuito en los EE.UU., sus territorios y el Canadá) o al 1-609-771-7100. The SAT® Program of the College BoardWho should take it: SAT: Most students applying to undergraduate school. SAT II: Students applying to schools that require the scores from these Subject Tests. Where to apply: College Board SAT Program P.O. Box 6200 Princeton, NJ 08541-6200 USA www.collegeboard.com The SAT Reasoning Test is a three-hour and forty-five minutes, primarily multiple-choice test that measures critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and reasoning skills that you have developed over a long period of time. The content of the SAT now consists of three sections: critical reading, mathematics and writing. For further information, visit: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html. The SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects such as French or Chemistry. These tests measure knowledge of a subject and the ability to apply that knowledge. You may take either the SAT or up to three Subject Tests on a single test date. Material to help you prepare for the tests, including sample test questions, explanations, and information on test timing and scoring, is available for free at www.collegeboard.com. Free copies of the booklet Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests, which contains similar information, are also available from your advising center or by writing to the SAT Program. Check www.collegeboard.com or the SAT Program Registration Bulletin for test dates and fees. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may obtain a Registration Bulletin, which includes a mail registration form, from an advising center in your country, or by writing to the SAT Program at the address above. Registering online is quickest and easiest (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card required). Test DatesSAT Program
*Language Tests with Listening. Sunday test dates are scheduled following each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday because of a religious observance. (Check www.collegeboard.com or the Registration Bulletin to verify dates) GRE® (Graduate Record Examinations®)Who should take it: Most students applying to graduate school.GRE® (Graduate Record Examinations®)Where to apply: GRE P. O. Box 6000 Princeton, NJ 08541-6000 U.S.A. www.ets.org/greTest DescriptionsGRE General Test The General Test measures skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not necessarily related to any particular field of study. The test is composed of analytical writing, verbal, and quantitative sections. The computer-based General Test is offered year round at authorized testing centers worldwide. The paper-based General Test is given in October and March in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. GRE Subject Tests The Subject Tests measure undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study and assume undergraduate majors or extensive background in those disciplines. The tests are given in November, December, and April at authorized paper-based testing centers worldwide. How to Register for the GRE®You can download the complete 2005-06 GRE Bulletin (including registration forms). You may register for the GRE General Test online, by phone, fax, or mail. Find the Regional Registration contact information at www.ets.org/gre. Consider admission deadlines, and register early to get preferred test dates and avoid the crowded testing period of November through January. For the GRE Subject Tests, register online or by mail. For additional registration details, refer to the GRE Information and Registration Bulletin, available on the GRE Web site at www.ets.org/codelst.html or at ETS representative sites, educational advising centers, universities, and English language centers. Note: The Test Center Lists and Institution Code List are not printed in the 2005-06 GRE Bulletin. Refer to the GRE Web site at www.ets.org/gre for the most up-to-date information. Paper copies of these lists are available through ETS or its representatives and at many local educational advising centers, universities, and libraries outside the United States and Canada. Individuals who register for the computer-based General Test will receive a free CD-ROM containing GRE POWERPREP® software. Individuals who register for the paper-based General Test or a Subject Test will receive a free practice book. The free material is also available in downloadable format on the GRE Web site at www.ets.org/pracmat. Registration for the free GRE Search Service, which matches prospective graduate students with participating graduate schools, is available on the GRE Web site. Additional GRE Test Prep ProductsScoreItNow! Online Writing Practice www.ets.org/scoreitnow To get a snapshot of your writing ability and to practice for the analytical writing section of the GRE General Test , go online. Respond to authentic GRE analytical writing tasks and receive an immediate confidential score, and general suggestions for improving writing skills. (US$10 for two essay submissions) GRE Enhanced Diagnostic Service http://grediagnostic.ets.org Answer a series of interactive questions in 10 different skill areas on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE General Test. You will receive immediate feedback on your performance, including information about the questions that you answered correctly and incorrectly, and an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses in the skill areas. (US$15) Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, 10th Edition www.ets.org/store.html Become acquainted with the structure and content of the GRE General Test. This book contains seven actual retired GRE verbal and quantitative sections, explanations for many answers, sample analytical writing topics and responses with reader commentary, test-taking strategies, and other information. (US$21 plus shipping) Graduate Record ExamSubject Test Dates
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*Monday test dates will be Oct. 24, 2005, Nov. 14, 2005, Dec. 12, 2005, March 13, 2006, and April 3, 2006. Supplementary Test Centers: If you are more than 125 miles from the nearest center scheduled to administer the Paper-Based General Test on October 22, 2005 or the Subject Tests on November 12, 2005, you may request a supplementary center MAT® (Miller Analogies Test)Who should take it: Certain graduate programs require applicants to take this test. Where to apply: Harcourt Assessment, Inc. Miller Analogies Test Customer Relations San Antonio, TX 78259 U.S.A. www.milleranalogies.comThe MAT is a high-level mental ability test that consists of 100 analogical problems. The MAT is accepted by over 2,300 graduate school programs as a part of their admissions process. The test items use subject matter from a variety of fields, such as mathematics, natural science, social science, literature, and fine arts. You will have 50 minutes to complete the test. Offered at more than 600 test centers throughout the U.S. and Canada, the MAT is given on an as-needed basis at most test centers. GMAT® (Graduate Management Admission Test®)Who should take it: Students applying to graduate school for Graduate Business and/or Business Management. Where to apply: Educational Testing Service P.O. Box 6103 Princeton, NJ 08541-6103 U.S.A. www.MBA.com The GMAT® test is a standardized assessment of general verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills:
The Computer-Adaptive FormatThe Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GMAT® exam are delivered in computer adaptive format. In each section, there is a large pool of potential questions ranging from a low to high level of difficulty. When you begin a section, the computer serves you a question of moderate difficulty. If you answer the first question correctly, the computer will give you a harder question next. If you answer the first question incorrectly, your next question will be easier. This process will continue until you complete the section, at which point the computer will have an accurate assessment of your ability level in that subject area. In a computer-adaptive test (CAT), only one question at a time is presented. Because the computer scores each question before selecting the next one, you may not skip, return to, or change your responses to previous questions. If you answer a question incorrectly by mistake or correctly by randomly guessing, your answers to subsequent questions will lead you back to questions that are at the appropriate level of difficulty for you. Random guessing can significantly lower your scores. For the most current information about test locations, visit www.mba.com. How do I find Schools?GMAT® test takers may elect to be included in the Graduate Management Admission Search Service® (GMASS®). GMASS® is an optional service available to any candidate wishing to make his or her name and demographic information available to business schools. The service is free to all students taking the GMAT® exam. If a school is interested in having a particular candidate apply to their program, they will then contact students directly. Strategies for Taking the GMAT®There are several preparation tools available on www.mba.com to do so. First, by signing up for an account on www.mba.com, you can download free test preparation software. This software offers two full GMAT CAT® exams. In addition, on the web site, you can purchase The Official Guide for GMAT® Review or GMAT® Paper Tests. These tools contain retired GMAT® test questions for you to use to prepare for the exam. Courtesy Graduate Management Admission Council®Educational Testing Service, ETS, the ETS logo, Graduate Record Examinations, GRE, POWERPREP, TOEFL and TWE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service. The Test of English as a Foreign Language is a trademark of Educational Testing Service. GMAT is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council. GMASS®, GMAT®, GMAT CAT® Graduate Management Admission Search Service®, Graduate Management Admission Test®, and are registered trademarks of the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®)College Board and SAT are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board. Featured Programs | Find a Program | Resource Guide | Home Copyright © 1995-2008 Study in the USA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use/Privacy. |
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