entrance examination

School entry assessment

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

Universities, professional schools, and selective secondary schools use entrance exams to evaluate candidates: She spent months preparing for the entrance examination.

Also called an entrance exam or admission test.

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Exam determining appropriate level

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