FAQ'S

General FAQs

A transcript is the marks list, originally issued by the university or institution. A transcript contains your academic grades, the marks you have obtained, the maximum marks along with an explanation of the grading system (if any) that your college follows. Please note that photocopies of the student’s marks sheet is not treated as a transcript.

Most of the universities offer scholarships to international students. The basic criterion of availing a scholarship is your good test scores and fair academics. Scholarships (when granted) generally start from $500 to full fee waiver and even a stipend to cover living expenses. It depends upon the university to provide you with the same.

Unconditional Offer: If the university is offering an Unconditional Offer to the applicant, he will not have to meet any further academic or English language requirements.

Conditional Offer: If the University is offering a Conditional Offer to the applicant, any conditions applying to your offer would be stated in your offer letter. These are usually a requirement for completion of studies at a particular level, e.g. obtaining your First Class in your graduation, or English Language requirements, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL. When you have met the conditions at a level described in your original offer, applicants are required to provide transcripts and other official documentation so, that the University is able to issue applicant an Unconditional Offer Letter.

Because of world-class technology that’s being taught there and also because of the flexibility in enrolling, transferring and continuing in different programs at various levels.

There are community colleges (also known as two-year colleges), four-year colleges and universities.

The second year of the four-year Bachelor’s degree is called the ‘Sophomore Year’

Not necessarily, since universities may offer admission even without aid too, based on the interest and financial situation of the department concerned.

Test Information

TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency, SAT for undergraduate level programsGRE for MS programs and GMAT for Management-related programs.
Yes. GRE score is required and accepted for MS admission
US $ 20. ASR is Additional Score Reporting, which has to be done by a student if he/she were to send score reports through ETS for additional universities than allowed by ETS.
Only every alternate month at other centers and once a month in British Council, New Delhi.
SAT II Subject tests are offered in twenty different subjects, one or some which are required by US universities for admission into their highly competitive programs, in addition to SAT 1 Reasoning test.

Pre-application Process

One should start at least 6 to 9 months before the start of semester.
Fall semester, starting in August/September of every year may be considered as the ‘right semester’ since by that time, most students will get their results (in qualifying exams)
At least 9 to 12 months before the start of semester.
Fall and Spring are the main semesters in which most universities offer admission. In many others, admissions are given even during Winter and Summer semesters too.

Fall (Aug./Sept) – 31st March

Spring (Jan.) – 30th September

Summer (April) – 30th November

Winter (November) – end May

Not necessarily. Each university is independent and follows its own admission policies.
Yes, some universities are flexible and may allow students to apply even two months before start of semester. At Impel, we have many universities that allows late application.
They will keep the applications pending and consider them for the next semester admission.

Application Process

Online is the best and fastest method to apply.
Universities generally require transcripts up to the end of third year and even up to end of the 7th semester (Ist half of 4th year). If a student has not sent his/her transcripts accordingly, these have to be sent after applying.
Name must be given exactly as in the passport. The family name or last name must be definitely included in the applications and must be indicated within the Passport of applicants.
Academic background, achievements, interest in the field of study chosen, future plans and why a specific university was decided upon (to apply/join)
SOP is a Statement of Purpose, which is meant for admission at the MS level. Essays are multiple in number, on specific situations and required for MBA admissions in many universities.n)
Three are normally required.
Those who have NOT taught the student or interacted with him in any capacity should not give recommendations
Some universities always request recommenders to send their recos. directly. Most accept the recommendations’ inclusion along with other application material. However, they must be in sealed envelopes, with the signature of the recommender across the flap of the same, confirming that it was not tampered with.
Best way is online, with a credit card.
Normally between 2 to 8 weeks, after full application material is received.
By applying immediately and following-up regularly, Impel can speeden up the admission process
Possible, for some programs, in a few universities.
Those who taught the student or interacted with him/her during lab work/projects etc.
Yes, admission is possible in a few programs in some universities.
Pharmacy, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Law, Dentistry and other clinical programs.
Unfortunately, we cannot help them directly at the moment. For a fee, Impel can shortlist universities for a given program, at the PhD level.

Financial Aid

Scholarships, Assistantships, Fee waivers, stipends etc.
A scholarship, since it does not require any work in compensation.
For international students, aid is always offered based on merit and academic performance only. In exceptional cases, very few may be considered for need-based aid, very rarely.
Excellent academic performance – to be in the top 2-3 of the class and pre-requisite test scores for aid before enrolling.ly.
Normally for one semester or year, depending on the type of aid.
Scholarship does not require any compensatory work, whereas Assistantship (Research, Teaching or Administrative) require work contribution.
In Teaching Assistantship, a student is expected to teach students at a lower level and help with assignments/evaluation of students’ grades etc. A Research Assistant helps his guide in research work.
A good score in TSE, which is a different test from TOEFL.

Visa Matters

It is prudent to apply 120 days prior to the date of enrolment stated in the I-120 form
Yes. At the undergraduate level, this normally means at least 12 credit hours per semester. Graduate level full time is 9 credit hours per semester, in order to maintain Full-time status
SEVIS is Student Exchange Visitor Information System, of the US Government, to keep track of international students arriving in the USA. To administer this service, a fee of US $ 200 has to be paid by each student, who enrolls in a university.
When the student is on vacation or the university is closed for holidays, he/she can work full-time off campus.
While it may be possible for some categories, it may not be between F-1 (student) and H1b (employment) visas
The student has to leave USA or he will be forcibly deported back.
For the length of the program.
Yes, with the assistance of International Admissions Officer of his university.
Yes, he/she can defer admission to another semester and use the same visa, if there is no change in the university or the program.
This requires detailed explanation. Please see ‘Visa Guidelines’ section under USA or click on the following link:
As on 15th March, US $ 131, payable in Indian rupee equivalent amount
HDFC Bank’s designated branches.
Grant of visa will be informed by the visa officer and the student would know during the interview itself.

Financial Matters

To cover the cost of 1st year education and living expenditure.
To cover his/her first semester fees and living expenses.
At least one year’s costs – both tuition and living expenses put together.
Liquid funds (bank balance) and immovable, revenue-generating properties to demonstrate availability of resources for subsequent use.
Personal;, family, government, university, scholarships, grants and other forms of aid.
While there is no minimum prescribed, the maximum varies from one bank to another.
Needs just a co-signor, who is a permanent resident of USA.
Not required. Such payments may be made after six months from the date of course completion or after getting a job (by the student), whichever is earlier.
Both for tuition and living expenses.
By providing information about the funding requirement of universities specifically and by trying to secure financial aid, if possible.

Work Rules

After registering for the classes.
Co-op. program is also known as Curricular Practical Training. Details are available in the ‘USA’ section of this website.

Critical Issues

Brexit is the popular term for the United Kingdom’s intended withdrawal from the European Union.

In a UK referendum on 23 June 2016, 51.9% voted to leave the EU. On 29 March 2017, the British government invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union; although revoking this might be legally possible, the UK is thus on course to leave the EU in March 2019.

Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the UK would not seek permanent membership of the single market or the customs union after leaving the EU and promised to repeal the European Communities Act of 1972 and incorporate existing European Union law into UK domestic law. Negotiations with the EU officially started in June 2017.

General FAQs

UK universities offer a huge range of degree courses both at undergraduate (Bachelors) and postgraduate (Masters) and doctoral level (PhDs). Universities also offer a range of access, diploma and other courses, including the new two-year Foundation Degrees. For more information about the different types of qualification contact the Quality Assurance Agency.
It is advisable to take University accommodation as a new student you don”t have to hunt much for accommodation, don’t have to worry about landlords & contracts, no extra bills and mostly university accommodations are close in proximity to the place of study. How ever university accommodation has its own limitations the accommodation is slightly expensive, less space, limits things you do (throw parties and make noise) etc.
Accommodation is guaranteed for all international students. For more information check the university website.
All UK universities undertake research and teaching, although the mission focus and balance of activities varies. Some institutions concentrate primarily on teaching while others are more research intensive. Universities also increasingly transfer knowledge out to businesses and other organizations. This process is known as knowledge transfer.

NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS (AS AT AUGUST 2006)

Country No. of Universities HE Institutions HE Colleges Total
England 72 09 41 133
Scotland 13 13 07 20
Wales 03 12 00 12
Northern Ireland 02 02 02 04
United Kingdom 89 114 54 168

This table includes the University of Buckingham.

UK is the favorite destination for students from all around the world; with students from various nationalities coming into the UK the law is very stringent in ensuring that no one adapts any sort of discriminatory activities. Added to this the rich cultural heritage of UK has been built on many centuries of relationship with India, which gives a perfect understanding of Indian cultural values and customs.

Visa FAQs

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Normally no. But in case if there is a need for clarification or missing documents, visa interview may be called for.
As proficiency in English is one aspect that affects the outcome of the visa application, IELTS sometimes does have a bearing on the visa prospects of the student. In the absence of an IELTS score the visa officer would base his conclusions regarding your English proficiency on the limited conversation he engages you in and also on your SSLC and HSLC English scores. As these could sometimes portray a picture different from the real one it is strongly advisable for the student to have an IELTS score at least from the visa perspective.
If you are unable to submit the score card at the time of application, you would be offered a Conditional Offer of satisfactorily completing the IELTS / TOEFL requirement.

The UK student visa is commonly termed as a student friendly visa. The major criteria for the issuance of Student Visa are:

Financial credibility of the student or his sponsor in supporting UK education

Overall Academic record of the student

English Proficiency

Post study plans of the student

The security deposit is refunded only if the student shows the letter of rejection of student visa issued by the British High Commission. In most cases the University refunds the deposit within a period of 1-2 months upon the University receiving the formal letter for refund along with the letter of visa rejection.
Primarily, the candidate is expected to have all the required documents in order. Presentation of self is also very important. As the student is going to be tested for his English language skills in a very crisp way his answers need to be precise and to the point. Knowledge of course and University the student is going to is very essential as the student would be questioned on this. General information on UK education, lifestyles etc would be an added advantage. Finally the student is expected to have a clear plan of action regarding his post study plans.

Admission FAQs

Within seven days to two months, depending upon the university.
Our services are totally FREE OF COST.
UK Pounds 7,500 to 13,500
The entry requirement for Masters programme at any University in U.K is a good First Class Degree (60% and above) in graduation, in a related stream.
Applicants with a minimum of 70% in English in Class 12th would not be required to appear for IELTS / TOEFL. However, those with less than 70% would be required to score min of 6.0 in IELTS / 213 (CBT) in TOEFL/79 (IBT) in TOEFL.

The Applicant should fulfill the following criteria’s:-

   

Minimum 2- 3 year’s Full Time work experience after graduation.

First class degree in graduation.

Age of Boys should be minimum 25 years and that for Girls should be minimum 24 years.

   

For Fresher’s, there are some universities which would give the admissions. For MBA who are from different stream, admission into MS programs is possible.

Most of the departments offer scholarships for postgraduate programme that depends on Universities.

Eligible Criteria for getting scholarships is that, “the applicant should have 65% marks in his graduation and IELTS-6.5 / TOEFL -230 & above”.

British banks, in common with their counterparts across the globe, have introduced the regulations about opening new bank accounts. Security procedures have been implemented which can lead to delays for overseas students who try to open an account on arrival. It is almost impossible to open a UK bank account whilst you are overseas.

   

As it is very difficult to open a bank account in the UK, its recommended that students have bank account in their home country that has a UK branch or keep their existing accounts at home until they are able to open a bank account here. This way you will still have access to funds.

To open a bank account you will need to show the following identification:

Passport

College acceptance/offer letter

Proof of your home address

Proof of your UK address, usually in the form of a utility bill or hall of residence receipt

Independent and privately-funded colleges and institutions must accredit themselves to the British Accreditation Council www.the-bac.org. Till end 2008, visas were granted to those students who obtained admission in properly accredited universities. Quality Assessment Authority (QAA) – Checks, controls and plans the academic standards and quality of universities in UK.

   

In the UK, universities are subject to strict quality control. As such, there are no ‘official’ rankings given either by the Government or private bodies, since all the universities are considered ‘good’ for education.

However, rankings are given by publications like the Times Education Supplement, The Guardian etc. subjective and are neither endorsed by the university or Government. If you wish to know more about the ranks, please see the following links:

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Most or all of the UK Universities offer admission to students on a first-come-first-serve, provided the student fulfill the entry requirements, hence there is no official closing date for application filing with most of the Universities. As the student is required to get his visa, which might add some more time to the process it is recommended that the student file his application at the earliest by February or at the latest by early July for the September intake and by November for the February intake.

   

An early application apart from enhancing the student chances of getting a successful offer would also give the student the added advantage of applying for scholarships and ensuring the best of accommodation.

All academic documents, IELTS/TOEFL score, Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support. Photo, Passport copy (first two pages)
A Tuition Deposit is payable before issue of Letter of Admission. Balance is payable before registering for the classes, after reaching the university.
After payment of tuition and accommodation deposit and clearing all the conditions as laid down by the university while issuing the Conditional Letter of Offer
Each University course has different entrance requirements and you should your counselor at Impel for information on the entry requirements for their courses. You will be able to find the entry requirements for undergraduate level courses at www.ucas.com . Individual university websites also provide information on entry requirements for each course. If the course does not list information about requirements for international students, Impel will do the needful for you.
Most Universities collect their fees in installments. For a one year PG program the student could pay the fees in 2 installments the first being paid at the start of his course and the second installment at the beginning of the second term. Understanding the earning potential in India most Universities offer this sort of Flexible fee payment options
Security deposit is collected from intending students as Universities have come to face a problem with many students not reporting to the Universities after entering UK. This has been an issue of great concern for the institutions as well as the immigration authorities as most of such students have an high potential of becoming illegal full-time workers. In order to overcome this hurdle recent years have seen the implementation of the security deposit scheme by most of the Universities. This has become the most effective way to judge the genuineness of the intending student and also partial payment of fees and the security deposit go a long way in proving the financial status of the student for visa purposes.

Apart from self savings and family sponsorship from India & Abroad the student could also avail the following options to finance his studies in the UK Scholarships-University Scholarships, International Scholarships, regional awards and other scholarships.

Bank Loans-many nationalized banks are offering student loans for students undertaking studies in foreign countries. These have low interest rates and flexible repayment options and are mostly sanctioned with a few days on producing convincing collateral properties.

Part-time Work- As an international student studying in the UK you are entitled to work part-time for 20 hours in a week and full-time that is 40hrs in a week during vacation. With salaries ranging from £4-£6. Thus, enabling the student to cover a considerable amount of his living expenses through this.

Universities & Colleges Admission Services (UCAS) is the central organization that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
UCAS gives the applying student the advantage of applying to 6 different Universities on one form for a small fee. The student could also add to the 6 Universities through the clearing scheme.
Some Universities do take applications directly for UG programs but this happens mostly when the deadlines have lapsed and spot admissions are underway. Though the University might take an application directly from the student it still sends the application to UCAS to get the approval.
Scholarship assistance is a very essential part of our service. We would give in depth advice on applying to scholarships like Chevening Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarships etc and also provide you with information on regional scholarships, institution based scholarships and scholarships offered by Multi-national companies.
Each University course has different entrance requirements and you should your counselor at Impel for information on the entry requirements for their courses. You will be able to find the entry requirements for undergraduate level courses at www.ucas.com . Individual university websites also provide information on entry requirements for each course. If the course does not list information about requirements for international students, Impel will do the needful for you.

Work Permit FAQs

All students can work part time for 20 hours per week and full time during vacations. Jobs can be casual, temporary in nature. For e.g.:- Shops, Food joints, Supermarkets, University Departments, Libraries, computer centre, call centers etc. Sometimes the Career Services will have notices for Part time / Vacation work.
With the job market scenario widening with the influx of MNC’s in India, opportunities in India are numerous and diverse. To work in UK, students would require a work-permit to work in UK. For more details visit thewww.workpermits.gov.uk section.

General

Impel offers you a broad portfolio of excellently managed pre-visa to post landing services tailored to the needs of the students seeking for overseas education. Moreover Impel provides you online chat with its experts and login account for the students to clarify all their queries and get latest updates and reviews regarding overseas education. Impel processes applications for all Universities and Colleges that suits the student profile and ensures that the institutions applied for are accredited and reputed. Once students come to Impel, they need not go anywhere else as all their needs are looked after professionally.
It can be the applicant itself (self-sponsor), or their parents, grandparents (Paternal or Maternal), or spouse, or their brother or sister.
Yes you can, with an option of pursuing ELICOS (English Language) course in Australia.
The main intake is in February, while few universities commence some programs from the months of July & November.
Yes, IELTS is mandatory for applying Australia visa and the test should be taken within 2 years from the date of application for admission.
The main intake is in February, while few universities commence some programs from the months of July & November.
It varies by the university. But most universities prefer the score bands of 5.5 / 6.0 as the minimum eligibility and also 7.0 for some universities
If you are planning for February intake, you have to start the admission process by September itself. And if you are planning for July intake, then you should to start the admission process by February and for November intake you have to start by June.
Usually the course duration for Bachelor’s degree would be for 3 years and approximately 1.5 or 2 years for Master’s degree.

Visa FAQs

No, he/she cannot, since a score in IELTS is mandatory for visa purpose.
The present fee is Aus $ 540, equivalent of which is payable in Indian Rupees. As on 1st June 2009, the fee payable is Rs. 20,500, which may vary when there is a change in the Australian $ value. Since Impel files for E-Visa (Electronic Visa) for all its students, the fee has to be paid online, with a globally valid credit card

Admission FAQs

Impel can help you with admission within 2 days to eight weeks, depending upon the universities!
Aus. $ 10,000 to 16,000 per year.
Aus. $ 9,000 per year but ranges between 5,500 and 18,000..

Work Permit FAQs

Hospitality, Accountancy and Management
$ 15 to $ 20 per hour, depending upon the job.
Points that they obtain for their education, age and other factors.
Very good, since an Australian qualification will help in getting additional points.

General

Anyone who wants to pursue a master”s course in a US university in any stream other than management, law or medicine.
Not necessarily. However, to do a masters course, one has to be a graduate in any stream.
GRE can be taken any number of times, since it is a computer-based test. Normally the test is conducted once in a month.
The exam is held in different cities across India at Prometric Centres on all working days. There are two time slots in the day. For more details log onto .
You can register by phone or submit the form physically at their centre. When registering through the phone, keep your passport and international credit card number ready, along with the expiry date.

The charges for the GRE General Test are $205 as on 1st July 2009, payable to “ETS-GRE” in US dollars.

   

Cost of each GRE Subject Test is US $ 150.

If you postpone the exam at least seven days before your scheduled date, you would have to pay an additional fee to reschedule else the entire fees is forfeited.
You will see your score the moment you finish the exam, but official scores takes 21 days to reach the student
After taking the exam, you are given the choice of cancelling your score without seeing it. If you do so, the score is lost forever but it gets reported on all subsequent score charts that you had cancelled an exam.
The universities only accept official scores sent directly by ETS. Scores to four colleges can be sent free of cost,while taking the exam. Subsequently, for each score report sent to a college, you would have to pay ETS $ 20.
The GRE score, your past academic record and your application materials play a vital part towards securing not only admission, but also a possible scholarship.
The GRE subject tests are specialized tests, to be taken only if your university asks for it. Check with them. In India, Subject GRE® is offered only once a year, in November.
If you get 85 percentile it would mean 85 % of the students taking the exam in the past five years are below you and 15% are equal to or above you.
The GRE subject tests are specialized tests, to be taken only if your university asks for it. Check with them. In India, Subject GRE® is offered only once a year, in November.

General FAQs

You have to register for the appointment of TOEFL test at least 3-4 months prior to the test date. As the seats will be filled up soon, you have to register your appointment as early as possible. An easy way to register for TOEFL test is by online. Besides, you also have other options to register by mail or by phone
TOEFL is written and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) of Princeton, New Jersey.
You can take the test for as many times as you can. Your previous scores will be reported, but many colleges consider the higher and most recent score. However, many students retake the TOEFL test.
In India, students have to take Internet Based (iBT) TOEFL which costs US $165.When you register for TOEFL at any of the Impel””s offices, you will get a concession of US $ 10 and have to just pay US $ 155 only.
Yes you can do it. There is no negative scoring in TOEFL for incorrect answers. Therefore, you shouldn’t leave any question unanswered. Make a clever guess to select the good option. It is best to eliminate the options that you are sure that are incorrect and then select among the remaining choices.
In many areas, TOEFL will be administered once every month. Consult the local Prometric Center in your city or contact their Regional Registration Center in Gurgaon for the test dates in your areas.
No, it is not possible to change the test date after receiving the confirmation ticket. You have to freshly apply for the new appointment of the test. You may then request a partial refund for the first paid registration fee, within 60 days of the original test date.
The test uses an entirely new approach. It measures the ability of integrating English skills and to communicate about what you read and hear. However, the reading and listening sections are not dramatically changed. The test has newly introduced a test of speaking, where test takers will be assessed their English speaking abilities.

General FAQs

General FAQs

Students applying to study in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Medical professionals planning to work or follow further study in the UK, Australia or the US. People planning to emigrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
The Academic Reading and Writing Module assess whether a student is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or post graduate level.
IELTS assesses your English language ability. A good score (usually 6.0 and above) is an entry requirement for many colleges and universities worldwide.
To take the test with the British Council in India you can either register online/offline. Impel is an authorized center for Test Date booking for British Council and candidates can register through Impel in-order to appear for the test.

The fee for IELTS test varies from time to time. Currently the fee is Rs 7200, if paid at The British Council offices and Rs. 7,400 if the fee is paid with a credit card at IDP Education Australia offices throughout the country.

   

If you register for IELTS at any of the Impel offices, you will get a discount of Rs. 100.

From 1 January 2007, the policy on candidates re-taking IELTS has been amended. The restriction on re-taking IELTS within 90 days has been removed and candidates will be able to repeat the test whenever they wish.

   

It should be noted however that IELTS scores are not substantially improved merely by taking the test on multiple occasions. To significantly improve a score it is necessary to engage in further study of a serious nature. Gain score studies carried out under the IELTS funded research programme indicate that scores are unlikely to improve dramatically without extensive English language tuition in the interim.

5 band s IELTS is a mandatory requirement for obtaining a student visa, in other cases where the student has less than 5 overall band score, then he/she might be required to take an English programme for an entire year.
You need to bring your passport, hall ticket and stationery for all the modules of the test. If, you have registered online then you also need to bring a colour passport-sized photograph on the day of the test.

The test has four parts:

Listening – 30 minutes

Reading – 1 hour

Writing – 1 hour

Speaking – 13 – 15 minutes

The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are all taken on the same day. The Speaking test can take place up to seven days before or after the other papers. It is usually within one day of the Listening, Reading and Writing tests at British Council India.

This depends on the receiving institution. Two years’ is the normal period of acceptance.

General FAQs

There are no education or nationality requirements. Any person disposed to pay the test fee can take the GMAT.
No, calculators are not allowed on test day.
All the students seeking admission into MBA and other management-related programs in USA, UK, Canadian, New Zealand, or Australian universities are required to take GMAT test.
The maximum time limit of GMAT test appointment is about 4 Hours. This includes two interval breaks for five-minutes, which are scheduled during the test administration. The time allowed for these breaks cannot be exceeded.
Informally you can get the test scores instantly after completion of the test, excluding the writing analysis section. The authorized GMAT score report will be mailed to you within two weeks after the test.
You can request for Additional Score Report either by Phone, or Fax, or Mail and you have to pay US $28 per university. If you haven’t registered online for the test, then you should submit your request by phone, fax, or mail for sending your scores to schools.

Some colleges/universities may waive the GMAT requirement if the applicant meets the following criteria:

   

Hold an undergraduate degree in business administration, engineering or science from an appropriately accredited institution.

Have earned an upper division (last 60 credits) undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Have at least 4 years of managerial experience.

When can I take the GMAT?

GMAT test measures the basic verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills in the test takers, which are developed in their education and work.

   

Verbal section measures the competence of understanding and assessing the topic and also the competence of identifying the fundamental conventions of standard written English.

Quantitative section measures basic mathematical skills, elementary concepts, and quantitative reasoning skills.

Writing section measures your ability to think critically and communicate complex ideas in writing.

General FAQs

GMAT scores are the good source to forecast the academic performance of the applicant in the first year of their management program. The median correlation between GMAT scores and first-year grades was 0.51 (perfect correlation is 1.0). The median correlation between undergraduate grade point average and first-year grades was 0.28. Thus, GMAT scores are usually a good option to forecast the applicant’s performance in the first year of the management program.

General FAQs

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is designed for students who wish to pursue their further education at the Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) level.
There are two types – one is the SAT I Reasoning Test and the other is SAT II Subject Test (in 20 subjects)
There are two types – one is the SAT I Reasoning Test and the other is SAT II Subject Test (in 20 subjects)
To know which test you have to take, contact the college/university in which you are seeking admission, to determine the type of tests and application deadlines. Many colleges ask for SAT Reasoning test for admission purposes, while a few colleges require Subject tests and some colleges do not require any tests at all!
Colleges can see a copy of the essay when you send an official score report to that college. They use the writing scores for the admissions decisions and possibly for the placement in English composition or related courses. Check how the colleges make use of your scores.
In the essay writing you will be asked to write on a particular issue and support them with examples from your studies and experience. It doesn’t require any prior knowledge to write the essays
Both the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT are the standardized test that determines the reasoning skills in critical reading, quantitative reasoning, and writing. PSAT/NMSQT includes actual SAT questions, but it is little easier than SAT. SAT scores are used for college admissions, whereas PSAT/NMSQT scores are used to now the feedback on the areas in which you could improve. PSAT/NMSQT gives you a chance to qualify for scholarship and recognition programs <>and is the best practice for the SAT.
You can take the SAT test as many times as you can. Your official score report shows your current test score other than the scores of 6 SAT and 6 subject test administrations.
The questions on the SAT and Subject tests are developed by high school teachers, college professors and other educational assessment specialists. The test development council ensures that the tests are consistent with curriculum standards