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GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test)
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a required part of the admissions process for most business schools. Business schools will often state their requirements on the admissions page of their website. In addition, some graduate finance and economics programs use the GMAT. As of August 2009, the fee to take the test is U.S. $250(about Rs 10,000/-) worldwide.Gmat can be written at any time of the year according to the candidates choice.it is an aptitude test in mathematics and english,

Since 1999, the GMAT has been available only as a CAT (computer-adaptive test) that adapts to your performance as you take the test.that is the more questions you get right the harder the succeeding questions will be and viceversa.and the scoring is according to your skill not according to the number of questions you got right,maximum score is 800.The average score for nearly all of the top business schools, as commonly listed in popular magazines and ranking services, is in the upper 600s or low 700s.

Most business schools prefer a GMAT score of less than 2 years old.

For registration: The test taker can register in either of the following two ways:

• Online at mba.com by credit card
• By calling one of the test centers listed on mba.com

In kerala,centre is in Trivandrum
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
PTC Towers, 2nd Floor,
SS Coil Road, Thampanoor,
Trivandrum – 695001
Ph: 91-471-2338662

*most bschools require a TOEFL score or any corresponding examscore along with the GMAT.

The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is used by graduate school programs to assess applicants for graduate schools in USA and in some english speaking countries. Business school and law school applicants generally do not take the GRE. The GRE comes in several different forms:1. the GRE subject tests (such as psychology or computer science) and 2.the GRE General test. Check with the web sites of graduate schools to find out which tests they require for admissions.GRE is also a CAT as GMAT.score validity of GRE is also 5 years,The GRE general test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills. The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in 8 specific fields of study.Each Subject Test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area.

The GRE general tests can be taken year around like the GMAT.while the GRE subject test is only conducted three times a year

** The above pics are of Harvard business school and MIT respectively.two of the top universities you can get into through this tests. for Full rankings search the internet ..

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (or TOEFL, pronounced “toe-full”) evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. It sometimes is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities.Many universities abroad require TOEFL score along with GMAT/GRE score,,The cost of taking the test is approx abt Rs 5,000/-..you can take the TOEFL test at the same test centre specified above.ie the prometric testing centre at thampanoor,trivandrum

GRE AND GMAT (CREDITS entirely to wikipedia)

GMAT (The Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. Business schools commonly use the test as one of many selection criteria for admission into an MBA program. However, there are many business schools that also accept GRE scores.

The following are criteria of certain business schools:

• U Penn-Wharton School: Official test scores for the GMAT or GRE tests.
• Stanford: Finance – The GRE is preferred, although the GMAT will be accepted.
• NYU-Stern School: The GMAT is strongly prefered, but scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will also be accepted.
• U Chicago: For Economics – the GRE is required. For Finance – the GRE is preferred; GMAT is acceptable. For all other areas – the GRE or the GMAT are accepted.
• Berkeley-Haas: Without exception, all applicants to the Haas Ph.D. Program must submit official scores of either the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Examination.

In comparison with GMAT’s emphasis on logic, GRE measures the test-takers’ ability more in vocabulary. This difference is reflected in the structure of each test. Despite the Analytical Writing section in common, GRE has analogies, antonyms, sentence completions, and reading comprehension passages in Verbal section, while GMAT has sentence correction, critical reasoning and reading comprehension.

Also, higher mathematical ability is required in GMAT to get a good score.(added : but this section is nowhere tough compared to the quant section of the CAT conducted by the IIMs of India) The GRE is more appealing to international MBA students and applicants from a non-traditional background

Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
PTC Towers, 2nd Floor,
SS Coil Road, Thampanoor,
Trivandrum – 695001
Ph: 91-471-2338662

for registration

ALL the best to everyone !! and like last post we have published this matter just to provide information and hoping it would help someone in their life..for more details u have to contact the respective websites

NOTE:the format of GRE and GMAT has changed since the time this post was written.chek the respective sites and esp www.mba.com

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If you are enjoying your final days of college life and planning to study abroad, its time you start preparing for your trip. Since you wish to join some university in another country, it is important that you understand the importance of the application formalities. Jaykay points out a few musts before you defy gravity to pursue your future.

Planning to study abroad is an easy task, because all you have to do is plan but applying for some university can be a painful job, but if done efficiently and on time then it surely will save you a lot f trouble. These are the few things that you need to be thoughtful about when you are thinking of applying to a foreign university.

Application form - Most universities now prefer online applications. Even if you file the application form online, you still have to send the supporting documents by regular mail. If you are applying to the US as student, you can use a common application form, which can be sent to over 240 universities. Keep in mind that some universities will additionally require a supplement to the common application form. Students applying to the UK can apply for the UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) and apply to different courses by using just one form. And when your applying online make sure that you have the right details taken into account.

Application fee – Applying to US universities would be hard on your pocket as most of these universities ask you to pay along with the application submission. The application fee would surely look big when converted into our comparatively cheaper Indian rupee. Make sure you know the exact amount for the application fee, because sometimes students tend to overpay or sometimes pay less. It is best to check the individual university website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the application fee.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) - As the name would suggest, the SOP is your opinion about yourself, about who are and what you think about your future, what has influenced your career path so far and also about the factors that influenced your career decision. The SOP usually ranges from 500 to 750 words. If you want to stand out from other applicants, you need to realize that this is your only point of contact with the selection committee. You can use the SOP to convince the admission committee that you have interests and experiences that puts you in a better league than the other applicants. Keep in mind that your language would also be judged with this, so you can always seek some professional help rather than being honest and kill your chances of being selected.

Resume – I believe most of the foreign Universities won’t ask for your resume but then sending across your resume would be a good idea, and a better one of you have some work or project experience. A resume outlines all your achievements, activities, skills etc. Please remember that a resume is not curriculum vitae, but is a one-page document highlighting your strengths and skills.

Recommendation letters - Recommendation letters can be obtained from school/college teachers. Try to get recommendation letters from people who know you well and who have had ample opportunity to interact with you. Avoid letters of recommendation from people in high positions who have not taught you. For instance a letter from the principal of your school/college who has not taught you has less importance than a letter from a teacher who has taught you for two years.

Bank letter and Affidavit of Financial Support – Universities in the US require international students to prove that they have enough funding available to cover their educational costs. Universities in the UK may not need a bank letter along with your application. The bank letter should state that your sponsor has sufficient funds in his or her account.

Transcripts and Mark sheets – Make sure that you send official sealed copies of your mark sheets and transcripts to the universities you are applying to. If you have graduated, you must also send your degree to the universities.
Once you have all your documents ready, make sure that you have checked the application deadline of the schools you are applying to. Many universities require the official standardized test scores to be in your file by the application deadline date, so make sure that you do not delay your official score reporting.

If you are through this you can be assured that you have half a battle won. Along with this application forms make sure you do have an interesting cover letter. All said and done, it’s indeed a matter of luck and opportunity.

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