Guiding light

Most of the Indian students dream of going abroad to gain an insight into the international educational system and practices.
However, getting admission at a foreign university of repute is not as simple as selecting a country, university and course but requires clearing certain examinations like Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and/ or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), among others.
Manya — a franchisee of the Princeton Review, a US-based $ 110 million test preparation company — offers its expertise to students preparing for exams like SAT, GRE, GMAT and USMLE.
Managing partner, Manya, Aradhana Khaitan Mahna says, "Princeton Review has been in existence since 1981 and is one of the pioneers and specialists in the world offering test preparation courses. Our courses are well designed and technologically advanced."
Mahna gives an insight into the various test preparation courses they have on offer. Speaking about the Common Admission Test (CAT), which is required for admission into the creme de la creme management institutes of India, she says, "The unique feature of our CAT preparation course is that we encourage students to unlock their thought pattern."
SAT I, which is primarily a reasoning test is required for admission to most of the undergraduate courses in the US except for the law and medical courses. Mahna says, "SAT I scores are asked by most of the universities while some universities prefer SAT II, which is essentially the subject test. The SAT is conducted six times in a year."
She remarks, "GMAT is considered for admission into master''s programmes in business, economics or finance. GRE is required for every other subject except business. They are conducted online everyday at every hour."
Clearing TOEFL is necessary for students belonging to non-native English speaking countries, seeking admission abroad. TOEFL is accepted worldwide. On USMLE, Mahna says, "Presently, we are not conducting this course but we will be soon putting it in the right gear for the Indian students."
She says, "We are offering regular programmes, extended programmes and crash courses at present. Our faculty is trained abroad and we assure 100 per cent success to our students."
She says, "Scoring good marks in these exams gives an extra edge to a student in terms of selecting a university and course. Aspirants should start preparing for these exams ideally 12 months to 18 months in advance."