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The Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) offered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) measures a student in grade 11’s academic abilities in reading, math, science, and English.

The Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) offered by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) regulates who receives a high school diploma in Ohio through rigorous five part tests.

The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) offered by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) examines a candidate’s core academic skills as well as scientific knowledge before granting them admission to optometry school.

The ParaPro Exam offered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) measures a candidate’s reading, writing and math proficiency for the paraprofessional workforce. The exam is intended for paraprofessionals, both those currently working and those who intend to.

The Plan Assessment Exam offered by the ACT, Inc. is geared towards 10th grade students who want to produce a solid foundation for their academic future. The PLAN Assessment is a college readiness exam that successfully exposes key areas the student should improve before taking the college admissions ACT exam.

The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) offered by the PsychCorp, a Pearson brand, examines candidates for admission to pharmaceutical programs across the US. Candidates who sit for the PCAT will be challenged by 240 multiple choice questions and two writing prompt style questions. They will be given four hours to complete the exam. The PCAT [...]

The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Exam offered by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA), Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR), Edexcel, Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC), and Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) qualifies students in grades 14-16 on specific subjects they want to show proficiency in.

The Diagnostic Entrance Test (DET) offered by the ARNETT Development Corporation (ADC) examines a student’s understanding of core knowledge and skills before they enter into secondary education.

The California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) exam offered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) examines a public educator’s ability to effectively teach those learning the English language in a public institution.

The CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE) & CUNY’s Skills Assessment Tests (CSAT) offered by the City University of New York examines a student’s proficiency in a number of subjects for later success in the real world.

The Nelson-Denney Reading Test (ND) offered by Riverside Publishing tests student achievement and ability in regards to their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading speed. The exam can be administered in a standard setting at a time of 35 minutes or an extended setting of 56 minutes.

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) offered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) qualifies successful candidates for inclusion in medical school. Virtually every medical school considers the MCAT when it comes to admission to their medical program.

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) offered by the Massachusetts Department of Education (MDOE) tests all public school students in Massachusetts to ensure they meet the Education Reform Law of 1993 state education standards.

The Miller Analogies Test offered by the Harcourt Assessment, Inc (HAI) is a excellent mental capacity test that requires candidates to solve a series of problems that appear as analogies. The test is often used for acceptance into graduate programs, but may also appear in some commercial settings.

The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) offered by the Iowa Testing Programs (ITP) are voluntary tests given to public and private school students in the state of Iowa. The results from the test help to shape curriculum and standards statewide.