Graduate and Professional School Exams

Career Development Center

APPLICATIONS FOR THESE 4 EXAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER  

GRE (arts & science)
All general exams are now computer-based and are given year round, the first three weeks of each month.  The exam will measure your abilities in: Analytical Writing, Verbal and Qualitative skills.  Call 1-800-GRE-CALL or e-mail: gre-info@ets.org for more information. ETS also offers a computer-based Writing Assessment. You are able to register for both on-line at www.gre.org. The paper-based subject testing is offered three times throughout this academic year: October 18, 2008, November 8, 2008,  and April 4, 2009. Some, but not all are offered on Bucknell's campus - be sure to check the registration booklet or web site for test site information. Registration booklets are available in the CDC. You are also able to register for the subject tests on-line at www.gre.org 

Current GRE Test Center lists and Code lists are available at: www.ets.org/gre

LSAT
(law)
Offered June 16, 2008, October 4, 2008, December 6, 2008, and February 7, 2009. Deadlines typically are one month prior to exam. An LSAT usually offers an exam in early June (2007 date not yet available). On-line services and registration is available at www.lsac.org or call 215-968-1001.

MCAT (medicine)
The MCAT is now fully computerized and can be taken at a computer-based testing (CBT) site year-round.  To register and for more information, see the web site www.aamc.org/students/mcat

GMAT (business)
The GMAT is computer-based and tests are given year round. More information on the application process and for test center locations worldwide go to www.mba.com .

ADDITIONAL EXAMS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEM  

DAT (Dental Admission Test)
Required for all candidates. Computer testing only. For info call 1-800-232-1694 or visit  this web page.

OAT (Optometry Admission Test)
Required for all candidates. For info call 1-800-232-2159 or visit this web page

PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test)
Often necessary. For info call the Psychological Corporation at 1-800-622-3231.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Often necessary if English is not your native language. For info and test dates: http://www.toefl.org