Test Information
Most American universities will require that you take at least one American standardized test. It is the discretion of the individual universities weather they will require their applicants to take these test. It is best to contact the international admissions officer at the schools you are intending to apply to and ask them what they will require from you.
Test Registration
The American Center is not a testing facility nor is it a registration center. The easiest way to register for all of the standardized tests is by registering online. In order to do this, an internationally recognized credit card is required. A second option is mail in registration. Testing bulletins with registration information and forms are available at the American Center in Lusaka, or at the American Corner in Kitwe.
Undergraduate Tests
For Undergraduate Admissions, most American universities will require either the SAT or the ACT. Both tests have sections on reading comprehension and mathematics. Some universities will prefer one test to the other, but most universities will accept either one.
SAT ($69):
The Subject and General Exam are given on the same day. Those planning to take both exams must do so on two separate dates. The test is given within Zambia at the International School of Lusaka, American International School (Lusaka), Lechwe School (Kitwe), and Chengelo School (Mkushi).
International Registration Deadlines
| 2009-2010 Test Dates | Tests | Early Registration (Must be received by) |
Regular Registration (Must be received by) |
| October 30, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | August 19, 2009 | September 9, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 16, 2009 | October 1, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | October, 14, 2009 | October 30, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 2, 2009 | December 15, 2009 |
| May 1, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 10, 2010 | March 25, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 14, 2010 | April 29, 2010 |
You can register online at www.collegeboard.com or find registration booklets the American Center
ACT ($52):
The ACT is given at the University of Zambia (Lusaka)
Test Date:
October 25, 2008
December 13, 2008
February 7, 2009
April 4, 2009
June 13, 2009
You can only register online at www.actstudent.org
Graduate Level Tests
Unless you are planning on studying Law, Medicine, or Business Management, many schools will require that you take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). This exam has a verbal section, mathematics section, and critical writing portion. It is considered a general knowledge test. If you desire to study Law, Medicine or Business Management you should take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) respectively. To be sure you are taking the correct test, contact the international admissions officer at the schools you wish to apply to.
GRE:
| GRE | |||
| Test Date | October 24, 2009 | February 6, 2010 | |
| Registration | September 11, 2009 | December 28, 2009 | |
| GRE Subject | |||
| Test Date | October 10, 2009 | Noember 7, 2009 | April 10, 2010 |
| Registration | August 28, 2008 | September 25, 2009 | February 26, 2010 |
You can register online at www.collegeboard.com or find registration booklets the American Center
GMAT
The GMAT is now being offered at the ICT Resource Center in Lusaka, located near the University of Zambia. For more details please contact them by phone at 290249 or 0979 867396 or by email at ictrfinfo@zamtel.zm
TOEFL ($150)
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be required from American universities. Because the government language of Zambia is English, but many Zambians grew up with a local language as their first language, Zambian students may be exempt from taking this test. The decision is made by the Universities that you are applying to. You should assume that the test is required until told otherwise by and admissions officer at the university. In Lusaka at the International School of Lusaka, the TOEFL is offered on paper (PBT) while in Ndola at Northrise Univesity, the internet based test (IBT) is offered.
TOEFL (Paper Based Test)
| Test Dates: | Registration Deadline (received in U.S.) |
| August 15, 2009 | June 29, 2009 |
| October 17, 2009 | August 31, 2009 |
| November 14, 2009 | September 28, 2009 |
| January 16, 2010 | November 23, 2009 |
| March 5, 2010 | January 18, 2010 |
| May 8, 2010 | March 22, 2010 |
You can register online at ets.org or find registration booklets the American Center.