Test Advisory

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Test Sections & Scores

• Reading
• Listening
• Speaking
• Writing

Scoring:

• Each section is scored on a scale of 0 to 30.
• The total score is the sum of the four section scores, with a maximum total score of 120.

Good Score

• Overall Score: 80 to 110
• Similar to IELTS, some institutions may have minimum score requirements for each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing).

PTE (Pearson Test of English)

Test Sections & Scores

• Speaking and Writing
• Reading
• Listening

Scoring:

• Each section is scored on a scale of 10 to 90.
• The overall score is the sum of the three section scores.

Good Score

• Score: 58 to 79
• As with IELTS and TOEFL, individual section scores may be considered by some universities.

DELF (Diploma of French Language Studies) / DALF (Advanced Diploma in French Language)

Test Sections & Scores

• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking

Scoring:

• Each section is scored on a scale from 0 to 25.
• The overall pass mark is 50 out of 100, with a minimum score of 5 in each section.

Good Score

• Levels B1 to C1 are generally considered acceptable, depending on the program and language of instruction.
• Higher levels (C1 or C2) may be required for more advanced studies or certain programs.

Test Sections & Scores

• Reading Comprehension
• Listening Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Oral Expression

Scoring:

• Each section is scored on a scale from 3 to 5.
• The total score is the sum of the four section scores, with a maximum total score of 20.

Good Score

• Levels B1 to C1 are generally considered acceptable, depending on the program and language of instruction.
• Higher levels (C1 or C2) may be required for more advanced studies or certain programs.

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)

Test Sections & Scores

• Analytical Writing (AW)
• Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning

Scoring:

• Analytical Writing (AW): Scored on a scale from 0 to 6 in half-point increments.
• Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning: Combined score on a scale from 260 to 340.

Good Score

• Verbal Reasoning: 150 to 170
• Quantitative Reasoning: 150 to 170
• Analytical Writing: 3.5 to 6.0

MCAT (Medical Admission Test)

Test Sections & Scores

• Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
• Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
• Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
• Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)

Scoring:

• Each section is scored from 118 to 132, with a total score ranging from 472 to 528.

Good Score

• Total Score: 472 to 528
• Scores for each of the four sections (Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills) contribute to the total score.

USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam)

Test Sections & Scores

Step 1, Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), and Step 3:

• Divided into multiple sections assessing various medical knowledge and skills.
• Scores are reported as three-digit scores, and a passing score is required for each step

Good Score

• Step 1: Passing score typically ranges from 194 to 226 (scores can go up to 300).
• Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge): Passing score typically ranges from 194 to 226.
• Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills): A pass or fail exam.

LSAT (Law School Admission Test)

Test Sections & Scores

• Logical Reasoning (2 sections)
• Analytical Reasoning
• Reading Comprehension
• Unscored Variable Section (may be a duplicate of one of the above)

Scoring:

• Scored on a scale from 120 to 180.

Good Score

• Score Range: 120 to 180

UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test)

Test Sections & Scores

• Verbal Reasoning
• Decision Making
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Abstract Reasoning

Scoring:

• Each section is scored on a scale from 300 to 900, and there is also a total scaled score.

Good Score

• There is no specific pass or fail score; scores are used in conjunction with other admission criteria. The average scores vary by year and country.

TestAs (Standardized Aptitude Test for Germany)

Test Sections & Scores

• Cognitive Abilities Test
• Subject-Specific Test (varies based on the field of study)
• Personal Interview (in some cases)

Scoring:

• Scores are provided for each section, and the final evaluation may consider the overall performance.

Good Score

• Scores are reported on a scale from 100 to 200, with 100 being the minimum passing score. The specific acceptable score may vary by university and program.