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Students studied or studying in India can not go to foreign countries for higher studies or for working without International Test Preparation Courses such as IELTS, TOEFL IBT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, PLAB, USMLE, NCLEX and English Proficiency Programmes conducted by various authorities like Cambridge, British Counsel, IDP, ETS, College Board, GMC and such like. To pursue higher studies in English Medium, one’s valid proficiency in English is a-must. IELTS is very standard skill based independent testing system conducted world-wide to give and check a candidate or student required proficiency in English Language useful for studies. It is valid in more than 150 countries. Those who are in need of migrating to countries like UK, AUSTRALIA, NEWZEALAND, IRELAND and countries entered into EEC either on studies or on employment or on business must take IELTS to prove their required proficiency. IELTS is even allowed in America and Canada. Every Consulate accepts valid IELTS-band-score as valid English Language Proficiency Standard. TOEFL IBT is the internet based standard testing system of International American English Language. TOEFL IBT is conducted by ETS and College Board. It is both diagnostic and skill-based Proficiency Testing System. TOEFL IBT comprises independent as well as integrated tasks. It is non-adaptive and time-bound. The entire test lasts for four and half hours. TOEFL IBT is valid in the USA, Canada and some countries of EEC.TOEFL IBT SCORES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN ALL THE COUNTRIES. Moreover, in the allowed countries, TOEFL IBT is compulsory to get admission and visa. But in the every country other than English-speaking IELTS and TOEFL IBT are equally considered. GRE is Graduate Record Exam conducted for students wishing to take their masters in any field excepting Management and Law by ETS. It is a standard testing system of bookish stilted English and Applied Maths. GMAT is Aptitude Test for Management Graduates and Lawyers. SAT is Scholastic Aptitude Test for students aspiring of studying their undergraduate and graduate courses. GRE, GMAT and SAT are standard tests conducted by ETS and College Board are meant to test student’s aptitude and levels of different abilities such as solving a problem, analyzing a situation, giving valid reasons, presenting arguments, reflecting ideas and urges, giving evolutions and not being digressed from the issue. Test takers of the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and DAT are usually juniors or seniors in college, though some test takers have been working for several years, and are looking for a career change. Conversely, most GMAT test takers have been out of college for at least 1-2 years since business schools rarely admit students without work experience. More than half of last year's GMAT test takers were over 26.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (top)

IELTS independently checks Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading through several tasks. The Cambridge University revised IELTS by classifying the whole information into General, Global and Specific kinds. Increasing order of difficulty is among General, Global and Specific in sequence. The test will be conducted in two successive days. Each independent skill carry a maximum of 40 marks and those 40 marks are equated to 9 bands. Overall band score is the average of all the independent band scores. The valid score for proficiency is 6.5 bands or more. Even the score of 6 bands is allowed in some countries. To obtain and prove one’s proficiency in English one ought to drill and practice the up-to-date revised material of four skills for no less than month’s time in the presence of Language Trainer. The score is valid for two academic years. Instruction is more important than Infrastructure and Accessory. At PLANEWELL CAREER Pvt. Ltd., we have highly experienced dab hand trainers to make you score high and the required at the very first time. Perhaps we maintain meaningful Infrastructure and Technical Accessory. Our Instruction includes Class Room Training and E-mail Guidance. You can leave your queries at scorelogic@yahoo.com. We issue the students with Main and Supplementary Material which brings you the sure result. (top)

TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)

The TOEFL IBT checks independent and integrated skills of Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. The new Speaking module is accent and pronunciation specific. With regard to one skill other skills will be testified of ie., Integrated Testing System. Each Skill is tested through several independent and integrated tasks. One has to attempt the whole test on-line, Internet Based. The maximum score is 120 and the valid score is 80 or more. TOEFL IBT score is valid for two years. To get maximum score shortcuts and tips are requisite and the student must concentrate more on Instruction and not on the Infrastructure or on the accessory. The TOEFL is required to assess the English proficiency of people who speak English as a non-native language. It is a required exam for those students wishing to begin undergraduate or graduate study in the US. The TOEFL is a computer exam which is given year round. There are 4 sections: listening comprehension, structure, reading comprehension and writing. (top)

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

Total Score is 1600 and a test taker must obtain 70 percent or more. The test is revised to make both test taker and test giver feel ease. Revised GRE is non-adaptive and time-bound. All the students taking the test at the same time will get the same test, more or less. GRE consists of Standard English and Applied Maths. Strength of vocabulary, usage, analytical writing and critical reading are the important areas of English Testing. Applied Maths testifies of Quantitative Aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude and Logical Aptitude. GRE is valid for five years. In fact GRE is a boon to bring the International Student several royalties for instance fees waivers, scholarships, internships. To score high one should be trained through short cuts and tips. The GRE is required for admission to graduate school. This computerized exam is offered year-round, but only during the first 3 weeks of every calendar month. It tests students on verbal skills, quantitative skills (math), and analytical reasoning skills. (top)

GMAT (Aptitude Test for Management Graduates)

Total test score is 800. Valid score is 70 per cent of 800 or more. The entire test consists of Standard English and Applied Maths. The Standard English testifies of candidate’s strength of vocabulary, usage, analytical writing, critical reading and data sufficing whereas Applied Maths checks his Quantitative, Mathematical, Logical and Analytical Abilities. GMAT brings several royalties to the Management or Law Graduates as same as those of GRE. Score is valid for five years. A student can not accomplish much without proper short cuts and tips. The GMAT is required for admission to business school. This computerized test is offered year-round, but only in the last 3 weeks of every calendar month. It tests students on verbal skills, quantitative skills (math) and analytical writing skills. (top)

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Present SAT is new. No analogies. New sections are added in reading comprehension, structure and applied Maths. Total score is 2400. 70 per cent of 2400 or more is required to be considered. SAT reflects more or less the same benefits as those of GRE. New SAT score is valid for five years. SAT requires Hard Working and Timely Application of Short cuts and Tips to get on well with the test. At PLANWELL CAREER Pvt. Ltd., we provide the student with dab hand training. Instruction is strictly in consistency with Practice. Our training includes Instruction at Class Room and Clarifications through E-mails. (top)

Scholastic Achievement Test. Students take this test in the spring of their junior year in high school, in preparation for going to college. Most students take this exam in June, however, many students take the exam again in the fall of their senior year, because they were not satisfied with the score they received in June. There are two subjects tested, verbal skills and math skills. 1.8 million students take the SAT each year. (top)

ACT

ACT Assessment. Students take this test in place of, or in addition to, the SAT for entrance into college. The exam is offered six times a year, in February, April, June, September, October, and December. It is more widely used in the Midwest region of the US. It covers English, reading, science, and math.

PSAT ( Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test)

Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test. Most students take this test in the fall of their junior year in high school (usually in October). However, many students take it "for practice" at some point during their sophomore year. The PSAT is the same format as the SAT, only it is a shorter exam. Your score on this exam is important because it determines your eligibility for a National Merit Scholarship. (top)

LSAT

Law School Admission Test. The LSAT is required for admission to law school. Most students take this test in October, however, it is also offered in June, December, and February. The LSAT is not a knowledge-based test, but rather a thinking and reasoning-based test. It tests your skills in logic reasoning, logic games, reading comprehension and writing. (top)

MCAT

Medical College Admissions Test. The MCAT is required for admission to medical school. The MCAT is offered twice a year, in April and August. It has 4 sections: verbal reasoning, biological sciences, physical sciences and a writing sample. 

DAT

Dental Admissions Test. The DAT is required for admission to dental school. It is a computerized test offered year-round. The DAT tests your skills in reading comprehension, natural sciences, quantitative reasoning, and perceptual ability.

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