admission test

Qualifying entrance assessment

An admission test is an examination used to determine eligibility for entry into a school, program, or institution.

Such tests aim to measure aptitude, knowledge, or readiness: She spent months preparing for the admission test.

Common examples include college entrance exams and professional school assessments.

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  • entrance examTest for acceptance
  • SATCollege admissions exam
  • ACTCollege readiness assessment
  • MCATAdmission exam for physicians-in-training
  • LSATLegal school admission exam

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selectivity/access barrier

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Designated benefits signup window

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