Admissions Tests 
12 months before beginning your study
You will need to prepare for and take any required admissions tests. The universities' application materials and websites or various university directories will indicate the standardised tests that are required. Most students will be required to sit the SAT I or the ACT; having GCSEs or A levels will NOT exempt you. For the most competitive institutions, you also may need to sit SAT II: Subject Tests. Contact the institutions directly to find out which subject tests they prefer for your intended area of study. If you plan to apply to universities with deadlines before 1 December that require the ACT or SAT I and the SAT II, plan to take one of the examinations in May or June. You must register six weeks before the test. Some universities may allow you to take a test after their application deadline, but you must confirm this with them.

The SATs are administered by The College Board. In order to register, pay for and choose your testing centre location, visit their website.

To find out more about the SAT I and SAT II, EAS has created a document that very clearly answers commonly asked questions. You may download this Microsoft Word file by clicking here.

If your home country does not have English as its only official language, you will also need to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) to prove your competency. If you have studied in the UK for a major qualification, such as A levels, you may contact each university to request a 'waiver' from the TOEFL. If each institution grants one, you will not need to sit the test.