Most students who pursue graduate school need to complete an entrance examination. The specific exam varies based on your specific graduate program. The table below provides information on testing for various graduate school programs.
Navigating Graduate School Entrance Exams
Graduate Entrance Exams
What is it: The GRE is the general graduate school entrance exam. The GRE is similar to the SAT or ACT that is completed to apply for undergraduate studies.
When should students take it: It should be taken at least 2 months before a graduate school application is due. You may take it multiple times and submit your best score.
What is it: The GMAT exam is designed to test skills that are highly important to business and management programs. It assesses analytical writing and problem-solving abilities, along with the data sufficiency, logic, and critical reasoning skills that are vital to real-world business and management success.
When should students take it: It should be taken at least 2 months before a graduate school application is due. You may take it multiple times and submit your best score.
For guidance on test preparation and more, consult the LSAT section on the Health Professions and Prelaw Center website.
For guidance on test preparation and more, consult the MCAT section on the Health Professions and Prelaw Center website.
For guidance on test preparation and more, consult the DAT section on the Health Professions and Prelaw Center website.
For guidance on test preparation and more, consult the OAT section on the Health Professions and Prelaw Center website.