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For most people applying the graduate programs, there is no need to choose between these two tests because the admissions department sets the requirements. Business schools require the GMAT for most MBA programs, and graduate schools require the GRE for most advanced studies in sciences, humanities, and art. However, some dual-degree and other special programs offer a applicants a choice of exam. Here are some tips to help you choose the right test to take.

For now, some top-30 schools have decided against accepting the GRE in addition to the GMAT. As a result, one of the first steps for applicants who are trying to decide which exam to take is to determine if the schools that interest them permit GRE scores. For instance, the Booth School has no plans to accept the GRE in the near future. Martinelli,associate dean of student recruitment and admissions at University of Chicago's Booth School of Business explains that the school has a long history with the GMAT, and the admissions committee knows exactly what GMAT scores mean and how to compare them from student to student and year to year. In addition, the GMAT provides security that gives business schools assurance that the person taking the exam is the one whose name is on the application. "The issues of quality and security in a competitive environment are important to me as an admissions professional," says Martinelli. After all, she adds, the MBA is valuable and opens doors to a lot of people. "People will do anything to get into top-tier schools," says Martinelli.

IELTS is designed specially for UK, Canada, and Australia so IELTS score is widely recognized by universities and colleges in Canada. If you have taken IELTS, you’ll not have any problem regarding its recognition in Canada. Since almost all universities accept IELTS, I don’t think I must give you the list of universities in Canada. Some of the universities are:

Athabasca University
Augustana University College
Concordia University College of Alberta
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge

The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows:

9 EXPERT USER
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

8 VERY GOOD USER
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

Second Try's a Charm

Not all people achieve their goal scores on the first try. In some cases, that's pure nerves. Even if you are sufficiently prepared to get a700, the stress of unfamiliar surroundings might prevent you from reaching that goal.

This is a collection of experiences of test takers,to give you a real feel of all difficulties that you might face during the tests and ways to improve your performance..I will go section wise,gust go through them,you will certainly find them useful.