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Abbreviations of U.S. College or Graduate School Entrance Exams

What are the full names of the following tests?
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  1. The ACT is a test used by some universities as part of the admission process.

  2. The AP Program provides students with opportunities to take college-level courses and exams while still in high school.

  3. CLEP is a program to help high school students gain college credit.

  4. The DAT is required to enter many schools of dentistry.

  5. Passing the GED allows one to earn a certificate or diploma that is the equivalent of a high school diploma.

  6. The GMAT is required to enter most business schools.

  7. One or more GRE tests are required for admission to most graduate schools.

  8. The LSAT is required for admission to most law schools.

  9. The MAT is required for admission some graduate schools.

  10. The MCAT is required for admission to medical schools.

  11. The OAT is required for admission to schools of optometry.

  12. The PCAT is required for admission to schools of pharmacy.

  13. The SAT is a test used by most universities as part of the admission process.

  14. The TOEFL is required of most students from non-English speaking countries for admission to a college in the U.S.

  15. Some universities also require foreign applicants to take the TSE, which tests English speaking ability.

  16. Some universities also require foreign applicants to take the TWE, which tests English writing ability.

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