competitive examinations
Merit-based selection tests
Competitive examinations are tests where candidates compete against each other for a limited number of positions, admissions, or qualifications.
Unlike pass/fail exams, performance is ranked relative to other test-takers: She spent months preparing for the civil service competitive examinations.
Common in government hiring, university admissions, and professional licensing in many countries.
- merit-based scholarshipsAwards for strong students
- SATCollege admissions exam
- ACTCollege readiness assessment
- bubble sheetsScannable test response forms
- university admissionsSelection for higher education
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