The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills – skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not related to a specific field of study but are important for all. The test closely aligns with the types of skills that are required for success in today’s demanding graduate programs, including business and law.

The GRE General Test is composed of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections.

The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, is an important part of the business school application process. The GMAT is a multiple-choice, computer-based and computer-adaptive standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate business programs (MBA) globally.

The GMAT is developed and administered by testmaker GMAC to provide business schools with common measures of applicants’ preparedness for graduate-level academic work. Business school admission committees look at your GMAT score, along with work experience, academic record, and supporting materials, to assess your readiness for the rigors of an MBA program.

The Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) Program is provided by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) to assist dental schools in selecting first-year students. Dental schools use information concerning candidates’ DAT performance to inform admissions decisions. While most dental schools require applicants to participate in the DAT Program, DAT results are just one factor considered in evaluating applicants. Validity studies have shown that test scores in conjunction with academic performance are useful in predicting success in dental school. The relative importance of these predictors in the admission process is determined by each dental school.

The OAT is an admission test designed to provide optometry education programs with a means to assess an applicant’s potential for success in these programs. The OAT is used by programs in conjunction with other admission tools that provide insight into candidate qualifications as they relate to core program requirements. Test results are just one factor considered in evaluating applicant admission potential. Validity studies show that OAT scores are useful and effective in predicting success in optometry education programs. The relative importance of the OAT—as well as other factors considered in the admission process—is determined by each education program.