entrance exam

School admissions hurdle

An entrance exam is a test required for admission to a school, program, or institution.

Standardized entrance exams like the SAT or GRE assess whether applicants meet academic thresholds: She spent months preparing for the entrance exam.

Some programs use entrance exams to rank candidates when seats are limited.

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