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Americans are fond of acronyms in general and specifically for the name of the tests to access education. You can add to the list, TOEFL, GMAT, LSAT, the FCAT, ACT and other tests that open a number of doors.

Farewell to the simple concept of BAC (French High School Diploma). Here are the most common tests and what they do.

SAT:

The SAT was created to make it possible to compare, theoretically objective, between candidates applying in universities. Admission to a university does not rely solely on this criterion, but it has a relatively large weight. The exam is made up of 3 sections; math, critical reading and “dissertation”. The maximum score is 800 points in each discipline and the average is usually around 500 for each subject. To get into the best universities in the country, such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, he must get scores around 700! This is by far not everyone success.

Another review, ACT, is also essential for entries in American universities.

GED:

The GED is a test that allows for a better chance to get a job or pursue the career of his dreams. This is not necessarily an end in itself because it does not grant an equivalency High School (High School), but it opens the door to the possibility of studying at university after. The exam covers the following subjects reading, writing, math, science, and “social studies” (history, geography, languages, …)

GMAT:

The GMAT was created in the same perspective as the SAT, that is to say, a desire to fairly assess the candidates applying for business schools (Business School) in order to obtain an MBA. The GMAT is always accompanied by the TOEFL test used to define the level of English of foreign candidates. A good way to prepare is to use the annals of the Analytical Writing Assessment.