Test Preparation
What is GRE ?
The GRE General Test stands for Graduate Record Examination. It thoroughly evaluates a student’s ability in terms of analytical writing, mathematics, verbal reasoning, critical thinking, and vocabulary. GRE is the most widely accepted examination by foreign universities to determine a candidate’s eligibility for a postgraduate program. Thus, clearing GRE can be considered the gateway to studying in a foreign university. Countries like the USA, Canada and Singapore accept GRE. Apart from graduate schools, many business schools also accept GRE scores and may convert them to equivalent GMAT scores, the generally accepted exam score for management courses.
GRE
WHAT IS GMAT – THE GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST?
The GMAT Test stands for Graduate Management Admission Test. It is a standardized assessment that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management programs. GMAT is accepted by countries like USA, Canada, Singapore etc. It is the most commonly accepted test for Graduate Management (MBA) programs worldwide by most Universities and Business Schools.
The GMAT exam measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over a long period of time in your education and work. It does NOT measure your knowledge of business, your job skills, specific content in your undergraduate or first university course work, your abilities in any other specific subject area, or subjective qualities—such as motivation, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings. The TOEFL tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success. TOEFL also emphasizes integrated skills and provides better information to institutions about students’ ability to communicate in an academic setting and their readiness for academic coursework. TOEFL will be needed for Education in USA, UK, Canada, and New Zealand.
The TOEFL test is developed and administered by the US-based “Educational Testing Service” (ETS). This implies that ETS sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report.
For the conduct of the test, ETS has appointed Testing Agencies in various countries, which act as franchisee for ETS. In India, this agency is the “Prometric Testing Services Private Limites” which administers the test at various centers across India.
Computer based TOEFL test is held all-round-the-year. Unlike other exams, you can choose your own date and time for taking the TOEFL test. September to December is the high season for TOEFL test, so in case you intend to take the test during this period, you need to register very early (say 90 days in advance) to get a date of your choice. Otherwise, registering at least three days in advance is mandatory. The test lasts roughly four hours.
IELTS
The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, as it is popularly called, is an English Language proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students so as to study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. IELTS is accepted by Universities in USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia now. All other study destinations require one to appear for either the ToEFL or the IELTS.
THE IELTS TESTS ALL FOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING, AND WRITING. THE STRUCTURE OF THE IELTS IS AS FOLLOWS:
| Section | Time Allocated | Scoring Sale | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60 Minutes | 0-9 | Reading has 3 passages and 40 items (questions). Each item is worth one mark. |
| Writing | 60 Minutes | 0-9 | It consists of 2 tasks (Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2) and candidates must answer BOTH tasks. |
| Listening | 40 Minutes | 0-9 | IELTS Listening has four sections, each with 10 items (or questions). Each item is worth one mark. |
| Speaking | 11-14 Minutes | 0-9 | IELTS Listening has four sections, each with 10 items (or questions). Each item is worth one mark. |
IELTS is conducted in India by British Council. We are now a Member of the British Council IELTS Partnership Programme and the IELTS Registration Centre for British Council. You can visit us and register at no extra cost. The registration fee for IELTS is Rs. 9300. The detailed information about registering for the IELTS can be found at www.britishcouncil.org . IELTS is offered on specific days of the year. One may access the whole schedule which can vary depending on the country by following the given link
www.ielts.org or by contacting us. IELTS can be taken unlimited number of times. IELTS score will be valid for 2 years after from the date the test was taken.
Training at TalentVirges
Evaluate and assess their work, different institutions and colleges around the world employ various methodologies and standards. It is challenging to place all the students entering one level from multiple educational systems because these marking methods vary even among colleges in the same nation. Entrance tests help level the playing field for all students so that everyone can see how each one does in verbal and mathematical analyses. As a result, practically all prestigious colleges need the SAT/ACT for bachelor’s programmes, the GRE for technical Master’s degrees, and the GMAT for Postgraduate Management programmes. Many university selection procedures begin with these admission exams, though they are occasionally taken in addition to earlier accomplishments.
Students are expected to produce confirmation of English competence in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking through either IELTS/TOEFL/PTE because the education they wish to pursue is in a nation where English is the native language or at least the language of instruction.
IELTS or PTE scores are favoured in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada while TOEFL is preferable when studying in the USA and Germany.
Education at TalentVirges (Salient Features and Why TalentVirges)
Students can sign up for TalentVirges to receive training and counselling. We have a lengthy and demanding training schedule. Our instructors are the best in the business; they are graduates and postgraduates from India and abroad with GRE scores between 320 and 330. To accommodate the demands of the students and even during breaks, we offer convenient Weekday and Weekend batches.