Research Guides: Applying for Graduate School: Entrance Exams

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Standardized Exams Explained

Do I Even Have to Take an Exam?

Not all programs require standardized exam scores for admission, and some may have GPA thresholds that allow you to waive the testing requirement.

Even if your undergraduate GPA meet the threshold requirement, make sure there are no additional steps you need to complete for your application like an official request for waiver form.

For example, Sam Houston's MBA program requires applicants to request a GMAT Waiver:

How Do I Know What Exam to Take?

The best way to find out what exams you will need to take is to find the admission's guide page for your program.

For example, here are the requirements for SHSU's Master of Business Administration:

I Have to Take An Exam, Now What?

First, you'll need to understand what exam you need to take and what the requirements, content, and associated costs will be.

Here are a few quick guides:

All About the PCAT
Learn about the content, scoring, and expectations of the Pharmacy College Admission Test.
Grad School Entrance Exams: What Prospective Students Need to Know
A brief overview of some of the most common standardized exams required for admission, the LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and GRE exams.
International Student's Test Overview Guide
Understand general testing requirements as well as unique testing requirements for international students and find resources and breakdowns for each test.
What is the DAT?
Understand the Dental Admission Test (DAT) scoring and content.
What is the GMAT?
Learn about the content, cost, scoring, and more of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
What is the GRE?
Learn what the Graduate Record Examination (or GRE) is, test content, and how to interpret scores.
What is the LSAT?
Learn everything you need to know about the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). This guide explains test content, scoring, registering, and more.
What is the MCAT?
Understand the requirements, content, schedule, scoring, and more for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
What You Need to Know About the MCAT Exam