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Choosing the right exam for your career and education goals is the first step to success. IELTS or TOEFL? GMAT or GRE? We have compared all the details for you.

English Proficiency

IELTS

Academic

  • Exam Duration2 Hours 45 Mins
  • Max Score9.0 (Band Score)
  • Accepted ByGlobal, especially UK, Europe, Canada, Australia.
  • Exam FormatPaper-based or computer. Face-to-face interview with a real person (Speaking).
  • AdvantageIdeal for those who prefer face-to-face communication.

TOEFL iBT

Test of English

  • Exam Duration2 Hours (New Format)
  • Max Score120 Points
  • Accepted ByEspecially the United States and Canada.
  • Exam FormatCompletely computer-based. Recorded by speaking into a microphone.
  • AdvantageIdeal for fast typists and those who focus well on computers.

Undergraduate Admission (US)

SAT

Digital Format

  • Exam Duration2 Hours 14 Mins
  • Max Score1600 Points
  • Exam FormatReading, Writing, Math.
  • AdvantageMore suitable for those strong in math.

ACT

American College Testing

  • Exam Duration2 Hours 55 Mins
  • Max Score36 Points
  • Exam FormatEnglish, Math, Reading, Science.
  • AdvantageSuitable for fast readers and those good at time management.

Master's & MBA

GMAT

Focus Edition

  • Exam Duration2 Hours 15 Mins
  • Max Score805 Points
  • Accepted ByMBA and Business programs.
  • Exam FormatQuantitative, Verbal, Data Insights.
  • AdvantageFor those inclined towards data analysis and business logic.

GRE

General Test (Kısa Format)

  • Exam Duration1 Hour 58 Mins
  • Max Score340 Points
  • Accepted ByEngineering, Social Sciences, and MBA.
  • Exam FormatQuantitative, Verbal, Analytical Writing.
  • AdvantageFor those with a very strong vocabulary and wanting to make flexible applications.

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