admission tests

Gatekeeping academic assessments

Admission tests are standardized examinations used to evaluate candidates for entry into schools, programs, or professions.

Common examples include the SAT and ACT for college, the LSAT for law school, and the MCAT for medical school.

These tests aim to predict academic performance or professional readiness: Her admission test scores qualified her for the honors program.

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