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Each of these exams is standardized, meaning that they are normed, permitting students from different colleges to be compared meaningfully. The GRE is similar in structure to the SAT but taps your potential for graduate level work. Some, but not all, schools reveal their average GRE scores in their admissions material and in graduate school admissions books, such as the Petersen's Guides. Take standardized tests early (typically, the spring or summer before you apply) to guide your selection of programs as well as ensure that your scores arrive to the programs early, before the application deadline.  \nInformation for Test-Takers  \nRegistration and information booklets are available in the Career Center or online at the Web sites listed in the chart below. For more information about the graduate or professional school application process, please call 410.704.2233 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.  \nTest Preparation  \nScore higher on entrance exams for graduate and professional schools with comprehensive test preparation such as attending prep courses, purchasing study books, taking practice exams etc.  \n\n| Test | Website | Offered | Length of Test |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| DAT (dental) | [http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx](http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx) | Daily\u003Cbr>(computer-based) | 4 hrs.\u003Cbr>15 min. |\n| GMAT (business) | [www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT](www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT) | Daily (computerbased) | 3 hrs.\u003Cbr>20 min. |\n| GRE general (grad program) | [www.gre.org](www.gre.org) | Daily (computerbased) | 4 hours |\n| GRE subject (grad program) | [www.gre.org](www.gre.org) | Nov. , Dec. , April | 2 hrs.\u003Cbr>50 min. |\n| \u003Cbr>LSAT (law) | [www.lsac.org](www.lsac.org) | Feb. , June, Oct. & Dec. | 3 hours |\n| MCAT (medical) | [www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm](www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm) | 22 times/year (computer-based) | 4 hrs.\u003Cbr>30 min. |\n| \u003Cbr>OAT (optometry) | [https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html](https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html) | Daily (computerbased) | 4hrs.\u003Cbr>45 min. |\n| PCAT (pharmacy) | [www.PCATweb.info](www.PCATweb.info) | \u003Cbr>June, Oct. & Jan. | 4hrs.\u003Cbr>30 min. |\n| Praxis I ®(education) | [www.ets.org/praxis/](www.ets.org/praxis/) | Daily (computerbased) | 4hrs.\u003Cbr>30 min. |\n| Praxis II ®(education subject tests) | [www.ets.org/praxis/](www.ets.org/praxis/) | Sept., Nov., Jan. , Mar., Apr., June & July | 1-4 hours |","cbCaibyn5mw8DUIO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibyn5mw8DUIO","pdf",198643,"English","# Graduate School Admissions Tests\n## Standardized Tests and Admission Requirements\n## Information for Test-Takers\n## Test Preparation\n## Test Options and Length of Test","[{\"question\":\"Which standardized tests are commonly required for graduate school admissions?\",\"answer\":\"Many graduate programs require standardized exams such as the GRE. 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