Overview of standardized tests commonly used in education, including strategies for test preparation and test-taking skills.
Testing formats: An overview of the various formats which may include multiple choice, essay, problem-solving, and others.
Testing procedures: The steps involved in the test preparation process and what to do on the test day.
Test preparation: The strategies for preparing for tests such as practice questions, organizing study materials and time management, and stress reduction techniques.
Standardized tests: A comprehensive look at the different types of standardized tests, their purposes and scoring systems.
Test anxiety: An explanation of what causes test anxiety, the effects of anxiety, and the most effective ways to deal with it.
Test-specific preparation: How to prepare for tests such as the ACT, SAT, GRE or GMAT exams including strategies for taking each test.
Test-taking tips: How to optimize test-taking strategies such as answering the questions efficiently, pacing, and identifying key words for answering questions.
Test evaluation: The processes used to evaluate the results of the student tests, including how to analyze scores, know strengths and weaknesses and how to improve.
Comparative scores: How to understand competitive scores and how to compare them to other students.
Post-test evaluation: How to analyze the test results, interpret them and make adjustments for future tests.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. The test measures proficiency in math, reading, and writing.
ACT (American College Test): Another standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. The test measures proficiency in math, reading, English, and science.
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): A standardized test required for admission into many graduate schools in the United States. The test measures proficiency in verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): A standardized test required for admission into most business schools worldwide. The test measures proficiency in verbal, quantitative, integrated reasoning, and analytical writing skills.
LSAT (Law School Admission Test): A standardized test required for admission into most law schools in the United States. The test measures proficiency in reading comprehension, logical, and analytical reasoning skills.
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test): A standardized test required for admission into most medical schools in the United States. The test measures proficiency in biological and physical sciences, verbal reasoning, and writing skills.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A standardized test required for non-native English speakers who wish to study in an English-speaking country. The test measures proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): A standardized test similar to the TOEFL, required for non-native English speakers who need to demonstrate English proficiency for work or study in an English-speaking country.
AP (Advanced Placement): Standardized tests taken by high school students in the United States to earn college credit. The tests cover a range of subjects, including history, math, and science.
CLEP (College Level Examination Program): Standardized tests that allow college students to earn credit by demonstrating proficiency in a particular subject.
GED (General Educational Development): A standardized test that measures proficiency in math, science, social studies, and language arts that provides a high school equivalency credential to individuals who did not graduate from high school.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS): A set of standardized academic standards for K-12 education in the United States, designed to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in college and career.
Tutoring and Test Preparation services: Educational companies specialize in the provision of one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring or general test preparation that help students prepare for any of the types of standardized tests listed above.