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ACT

There are two distinct ways to take the ACT, the ACT National Test and the ACT Residual Test. Website: www.act.org

National ACT

The National ACT is the same test given in many high schools. The most important aspect of this test is that it provides scores that are valid nationally, at any school that accepts ACT as an admission exam. It is available 5 times yearly-always on Saturdays (many high schools participate in only 2 or 3 of the 5 dates). Students must register through ACT (by mail, phone, or Internet) approximately 5 weeks in advance of the test date.

Cost: $30.00

Where: Generally administered in the Business Building, not in the weekday Testing Services office (check your admission ticket for details)

Scores: Arrive by mail approximately 4 to 6 weeks after test date *Expedited services available

Note: May be taken each time it is given

When: Upcoming National ACT Dates:

October 27, 2007

December 8, 2007

February 9, 2008

April 12, 2008

June 14, 2008

Residual ACT

The Residual ACT is exactly like the National ACT except that scores are valid only at the college or university where the test is actually taken. Residual ACTs taken at USU provide scores valid for USU purposes only. A student cannot take the ACT Residual at USU and use scores for other schools (one partial exception: USU's ACT Residual may be used for the USU/Weber State University Cooperative Nursing Program-though they will not be valid for admission to other programs at Weber State University). Residual ACT scores are not valid for NCAA Clearinghouse purposes.

Cost: $45

Where: Administered at USU Testing Services, University Inn 115

When: Wednesday mornings 8:30 a.m., by appointment only

Scores: Available immediately

Note: ACT Residual may not be repeated (at USU or any other school) within 60 days

Actuarial Exams

Exams for entrance into the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Actuary Exams are given twice yearly, in May and November. Contact Society of Actuaries for cost and other registration information. Website: www.soa.org

Where: Administered at USU Testing Services, University Inn 115

GMAT

Graduate Management Admission Test is for entrance to graduate level business and management programs. Website: www.mba.com

Note: The GMAT program has contracted with Pearson-Vue Centers to deliver the GMAT in the future. Since January 1, 2006, the exam is no longer administered at USU, and examinees will have to go to a Pearson-Vue center to test. See website for more GMAT information.

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

When a graduate program asks for GRE scores, they usually mean the General GRE only. If the school or program also requires a specific Subject GRE score (i.e. Biology), they will usually make that requirement clear in their admissions instructions. Website: www.gre.org

GRE General Exam

Cost: $140

Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115

When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, by appointment

Scores: Examinee sees verbal and quantitative scores immediately; scores mailed approximately 15 days after test date

Note: Student ID card is not sufficient identification-requires driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.

GRE Subject Exam

Cost: $130

Where: Registration materials available at USU Testing Services, University Inn 115, but the Subject Exams are usually administered in the east wing of Old Main. Check your admission ticket for exact reporting location and time. Registration deadline is approximately 5 weeks in advance of each test date

Scores: Available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after test date

Note: Student ID card is not sufficient identification - requires driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.

When: Three Saturdays each year. Upcoming GRE Subject Exam dates:

October 6, 2007

November 3, 2007

April 12 , 2008

LSAT (Law School Admission Test)

Cost: $123

Where: Registration materials are available at USU Testing Services, University Inn 115; Although for space reasons, the test is administered in other buildings on campus. See your admission ticket for exact reporting location. Website: www.lsat.org

When: Three Saturdays and One Monday each year.

Scores: Available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the test date

Note: Test fee does not include additional Law School Data Assembly Service fee ($113), a requirement in order to submit applications to most law schools. Student ID card is not sufficient identification-requires driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.

LSAT dates:

Monday, June 11, 2007

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Saturday, February 2, 2008

MAT (Miller Analogies Test)

A graduate school admissions test accepted by a limited number of schools and/or graduate programs. Less expensive and much shorter than the GRE, the MAT does not include separate verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections. Used primarily by programs that do not require advanced mathematics skill. Website: www.tpcweb.com.

Cost: $75

Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115

When: Starting on 05/01/08, Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., by appointment

Scores: Available approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the test date

Note: Examinees may not re-test until previous score report arrives

MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

Medical College Admission Test, the test for entrance to medical school. the MCAT is given as a computer based exam on approximately 21 dates yearly, with most dates falling between the months of April and September. Utah State University participates in approximately 13 of the 21 national dates. Website: www.aamc.org/students/mcat

Cost: $210

Where: University Inn Room 115

When: See website www.aamc.org/students/mcat for a complete listing of test dates.

Scores: Sent to examinee approximately 60 days after test date.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

A test of basic English language reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills used as an admission criterion (undergraduate and graduate) for those whose native language is other-than English. Website: www.toefl.org.

Cost: $150

Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115

Scores: available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after test date

When: Approximately 30 dates per year, predetermined by the test company. USU participates in approximately half of the test dates. See the TOEFL website for details.

Scores:mailed approximately 15 days after test date unless examinee opts to write essay by hand-in that case scores take approximately 5 weeks

Note: current passport required as identification unless examinee is a US citizen

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