Advising Service in Canberra

If you wish to undertake study in the United States, either at graduate or undergraduate level, the Educational Advising Center in Canberra is able to provide advice and assistance regarding testing, application and entrance procedures for U.S. universities. The Center has a large reference collection of books about studying in the United States that is available to the public.

Information on the following standardized tests is available: ACT, SAT, PSAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, LSAT, MCAT, CGFNS, ECFMG/USMLE.

It is now possible to take the paper and pencil GRE in Canberra.The next test will be on Saturday 2 February, and will take place in the Stewart Training Facility building at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in the suburb of Bruce. If you are interested in registering for the test, please contact:

Ralph Collier
ETS Test Administration Services
rcollier@ets.org

For more information on the GRE, see www.gre.org.

For more information on graduate study in the United States, contact EducationUSA Adviser Judy at freuds@bigpond.net.au.

Standardised Testing Opportunities in Canberra During Oct-Dec 2007

ACT

A good alternative to the SAT for students who have average to above average knowledge & skills in science (there is no science section on the SAT)
The entire test is made up of multiple choice questions
The writing test is optional on the ACT, and costs approximately US$15 extra (check website for exact amount). The writing test is only available in October and April.
This test fulfills the NCAA Clearinghouse testing requirement.
Usually taken in Year 12, but Year 11 is a good time to take it as well
2008 Testing dates: Saturday 9 February, Saturday 12 April, Saturday 14 June, Saturday 25 October, Saturday 13 December
Arrive at center: 7:45am
Test starts: 8am
Test finishes: 12 noon for students not taking the writing test; 1pm for students taking the writing test
Location: AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) in Bruce, in the Frank Stewart Training Facility (STF); look for the “Gold Room”. Ample free parking is available; ACTION buses have service to the AIS.
Register online at www.act.org
Registration Deadline: at least 6 weeks in advance of the exam. No standby testing is permitted at international testing sites.
Approximate Costs: US$52 without writing test; US$66 with writing test (check website for exact amounts)
Payment: online, by credit card ONLY
For more information on the test: www.act.org
For more information on testing and/or studying in the U.S., contact Judy at freuds@bigpond.net.au

LSAT

The LSAT is a standardized test often required for admission to law school
2008 Testing dates: Monday 16 June, Sunday 5 October, Sunday 7 December
Arrive at center: 8:30am
Test length: plan on being at the test center for up to 7 hours
Location: AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) in Bruce, in the Frank Stewart Training Facility (STF); look for the “Gold Room”. Ample free parking is available; ACTION buses have service to the AIS.
Free information booklets are available from Judy freuds@bigpond.net.au
Register: online at www.lsac.org
Registration Deadline: approximately 6 weeks prior to each test date
Approximate Cost: US$125 (check website for exact amount)
Payment options: check website, but by credit card is the most common
For more information on the test: www.lsac.org
For more information on testing and/or studying in the U.S., contact Judy at freuds@bigpond.net.au

PSAT

PSAT stands for “Preliminary SAT”. It is a standardized test that provides great practice & feedback prior to taking the SAT
Usually taken in Year 11
2008 Testing date: Saturday 18 October This test is only available once a year — in October
Arrive at center: 8:45am
Test starts: 9:00am
Test finishes: 12:00 noon
Location: AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) in Bruce, in the Frank Stewart Training Facility (STF); look for the “Gold Room”. Ample free parking is available; ACTION buses have service to the AIS
Information packets are available from Judy (freuds@bigpond.net.au)
Register: by contacting Judy at freuds@bigpond.net.au It is not possible to register for this test online.
Registration Deadline: none, but it would be appreciated if you would contact Judy by 13 October
Cost: AUD$50
Payment: cash only, to be paid on the test day
For more information on the test and sample questions: www.collegeboard.com
For more information on testing and/or studying in the U.S., contact Judy at freuds@bigpond.net.au

SAT

Usually taken in Year 12; but there are advantages to taking it in Year 11 as a practice run (such as never having to take it again if your scores are high)
The first 25mins of the SAT Reasoning test is a mandatory essay section; the remainder of the test is made up almost entirely of multiple-choice questions
SAT Subject Tests are also available — see www.collegeboard.com for more information. Note that it is only possible to take the SAT Reasoning Test or up to 3 SAT Subject Tests on any given test date.
This test fulfills the NCAA Clearinghouse testing requirement
2008 Testing dates: Saturday 26 January, Saturday 3 May, Saturday 7 June, Saturday 4 October, Saturday 1 November, Saturday 6 December
Arrive at center: 7:45am
Test starts: 8:00am
Test finishes: between 12:30 and 1:00pm
Location: AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) in Bruce, in the Frank Stewart Training Facility (STF); look for the “Gold Room”. Ample free parking is available; ACTION buses have service to the AIS
Free information & practice booklets are available from Judy (freuds@bigpond.net.au) from approximately mid-August.
Register: online at www.collegeboard.com
Registration Deadline: approximately 6 weeks prior to each test date. Note that stand-by testing (with no advance registration) is also available; an extra fee of about US$37 applies.
Approximate Cost: US$68 (check website for exact amount)
Payment options: check website, but by credit card is always preferable
For more information on the test: www.collegeboard.com
For more information on testing and/or studying in the U.S., contact Judy at freuds@bigpond.net.au

EducationUSA Advising Center in Canberra

Street Address: U.S. Office of Public Affairs
National Press Club
16 National Circuit
Barton, ACT 2606
Postal Address: U.S. Educational Advising
c/o Office of Public Affairs
American Embassy
Moonah Place
Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Telephone: (02) 6214-5874 (then press 7)
Email: freuds@bigpond.net.au

Last update Thursday, 6 March 2008

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