college admission tests
tests for college applicants, which are used to help determine academic achievement and college readiness. For admission to undergraduate programs, these tests, also called college boards, often include the Scholastic Assessment Test and the ACT Assessment. Depending on the field of study, students applying to graduate programs are usually required to take standardized admissions tests such as the Graduate Record Examinations, Graduate Management Admission Test, Law School Admission Test, or Medical College Admission Test.