Abbreviations of U.S. College or Graduate
School Entrance Exams

What are the full names of the following
tests?
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1. The ACT is a test used by some universities as part of the
   admission process.
   AnswerAmerican College
   Testing Assessment

2. The AP Program provides students with opportunities to take
   college-level courses and exams while still in high
   school.
   AnswerAdvanced Placement

3. CLEP is a program to help high school students gain college
   credit.
   AnswerCollege-Level Examination
   Program

4. The DAT is required to enter many schools of
   dentistry.
   AnswerDental Admission
   Test

5. Passing the GED allows one to earn a certificate or diploma that
   is the equivalent of a high school
   diploma.
   AnswerTest of General Education
   Development

6. The GMAT is required to enter most business
   schools.
   AnswerGraduate Management Admission
   Test

7. One or more GRE tests are required for admission to most graduate
   schools.
   AnswerGraduate Record Examinations

8. The LSAT is required for admission to most law schools.
   AnswerLaw School Admission Test

9. The MAT is required for admission some graduate
   schools.
   AnswerMiller Analogies Test

10. The MCAT is required for admission to medical schools.
    AnswerMedical College Admission
    Test

11. The OAT is required for admission to schools of
    optometry.
    AnswerOptometry Admission
    Test

12. The PCAT is required for admission to schools of
    pharmacy.
    AnswerPharmacy College Admissions
    Test

13. The SAT is a test used by most universities as part of the
    admission process.
    AnswerScholastic Assessment Test

14. The TOEFL is required of most students from non-English speaking
    countries for admission to a college in the
    U.S.
    AnswerTest of English as a Foreign
    Language

15. Some universities also require foreign applicants to take the
    TSE, which tests English speaking
    ability.
    AnswerTest of Spoken
    English

16. Some universities also require foreign applicants to take the
    TWE, which tests English writing
    ability.
    AnswerTest of Written
    English