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College Entrance Exams
Note: It is best to check with your preferred colleges to find out which tests they accept for college admission.
Click the links below to find information about test preparation, fees, dates, and test locations.
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude also known as the PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test that provides practice for the SAT. It also gives students the opportunity to enter NMS scholarship programs. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills.
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a globally recognized college admission test that measures a student’s ability to do college-level work. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing, and math.
As a “pre-ACT” test, PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. PLAN is usually (but not always) given to students in their sophomore year.
The American College Test (ACT) is a national college admission exam that tests students’ knowledge of English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test measures your ability to communicate in English in colleges and universities. You can take the Internet-based Test (IBT) or the Paper-based Test (PBT), depending on which format is offered at your test center.