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An Overview of the An Overview of the GMATGMAT®® and LSAT and LSAT®®
Joanna Graham Joanna Graham
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Jeannette File-LambJeannette File-Lamb
Joanna Graham Joanna Graham
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Jeannette File-LambJeannette File-Lamb
The GMAT® Exam
Joanna GrahamAssociate Director, GMAT® Program
educationUSA Advisor TrainingSeptember 28 – October 2, 2009
Agenda
• Who is GMAC®?
• What is the GMAT®?
• What might a student ask?
• How do I prepare for the test?
• What’s new?
• What can GMAC® do for me?
Who is GMAC®?
• A U.S. based non-profit organization
• GMAT® Test Sponsor
• Partners with Pearson VUE and ACT
• Champions of GME
Global Access to the GMAT®
GMAT® Quick FAQs
• What is the GMAT®?
• What does the GMAT® measure?
• What do GMAT® scores mean?
• Does the AWA score affect the Total Score?
• How do I register for an appointment?
• Where is my closest testing center?
• How much does the GMAT® cost?
What might a student ask?
• What does a “normal” GME candidate look like?
• How do I find information about GME programs?
• I’m interested in a program that doesn’t require GMAT® scores.
• www.mba.com
How do I Prepare for the test?
• Candidates should be familiar with the test
• Best preparation is practicing actual test– Familiarity with item types and testing conditions
• Cannot use “tricks” to improve score
How do I Prepare for the test?
• GMATPrep®
• Official Guides for GMAT® Review– 12th Edition – Quantitative Review– Verbal Review
• GMAT® Paper Tests• MBA Survival Kit• GMATFocus™• GMAT® Write!• MYAccess!
What’s New?
2007-08 GMAT® Volumes by Region
Region% of Volume
2007% of Volume
2008
Africa 0.9% 1.1%
Asia 11.0% 13.1%
Australia and the Pacific 0.4% 0.4%
Canada 3.2% 3.3%
Central Asia 6.6% 8.2%
Eastern Europe 0.8% 1.0%
Mexico, Caribbean & Latin America
1.6% 1.8%
Middle East 3.3% 3.2%
United States 65.4% 60.1%
Western Europe 6.8% 7.1%
2007-08 GMAT® Volumes by RegionPart II: Without the US
Region% of Volume
2007% of Volume
2008
Africa 2.7% 2.7%
Asia 31.8% 33.5%
Australia and the Pacific 1.0% 1.0%
Canada 9.2% 8.5%
Central Asia 19.1% 20.1%
Eastern Europe 2.3% 2.6%
Mexico, Caribbean & Latin America
4.8% 4.7%
Middle East 9.4% 8.2%
Western Europe 19.7% 18.0%
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What Can GMAC® do for Me?
• GMAT® Information Bulletin
• The Official Guide for GMAT® Review
• GMAT® Data– www.gmac.com– Profile of GMAT® Candidates– Trends by Geographic Region Study
• Contact with GME programs
GMAT® Information Bulletin for 2009
mba.com
Questions?
Joanna GrahamAssociate Director, GMAT® Program
Graduate Management Admission Council [email protected]
+1-703-245-0604
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Legal Education in the United States
Jeannette File-LambDirector of International InitiativesLaw School Admission Council
2009 Western Hemisphere educationUSA Adviser Training Program
September 28- October 2, 2009
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Agenda
Who is LSAC? Why pursue legal education in the U.S.? What is the process? What are the test volumes and locations? What is the test format? What resources are available?
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Law School Admission Council
210 member law schools in US, Canada and Australia (Melbourne)
Not-for-profit Services include:
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Test Preparation Material Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) J.D. Credential Assembly Service (JD-CAS)
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Why Pursue Legal Education in the United States?
Helpful to become a judge If workers assigned in the U.S. or working with a U.S.
company, important to know U.S. law Enhance credentials (after First Degree) To Teach Specific target areas, for example:
Intellectual Property Rights, Information Technology, Environmental Issues
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) & LL.M. Degrees
Juris Doctor: follows Undergraduate Degree To practice must typically also pass Bar
Examinations & “Character and Fitness” Review
LL.M. Degree Typically follows J.D. or international law
degree One year, specialized program
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Admission Process (J.D. & LL.M.)
Undergraduate Degree LSAT (not typically required for LL.M.) Personal Statement References TOEFL if needed LSDAS and JD-CAS Limited Financial Aid
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J.D. Credential Assembly Service (JD-CAS)
Centralized credential authentication and evaluation (AACRAO)
Access to online applications Copies of transcripts Letters of recommendation Other Law School Data Assembly Services
(LSDAS)
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LSAT Volumes 2008-09 (by test center)
United States 138,000 Canada 10,000 Other International 3,000
Korea, Australia, China, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, France, Taiwan
Source: qryCountryTestTaken0809_4
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Non-US Citizens applying to ABA Law Schools for 2008-09Of the 3,843 applications:
Canada 838 Mexico 84Korea 460 Colombia 54China 339 Brazil 52India 140 Venezuela 33
UK 118 Peru 27Jamaica 100 Argentina 23
Sources:qryForeignStudentsApplyingforJD_LLM_08_09_only Citizenship,andCitizenship2
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Feedback from Admission Officers
Application review process takes longer Undergraduate Degree in field of law not
required Strong writing capability extremely
important English language proficiency
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LSAT: Purpose & Format
Provide a standard measure of the acquired reasoning and reading skills of law school applicants
Format Paper and pencil 3 ½ hours long Five multiple-choice sections & an un-scored
writing sample Logical Reasoning, Reading
Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning
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LSAT Scores & Test Dates
Scores Range from 120 -180 (about 150 is average) No pass/fail score No penalty for guessing
Test Dates June, October, December Exact time & date may vary by country or
region
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LSAT Test Centers
Currently available in 60 countries Expanding availability of testing Recruiting for qualified centers and staff to
administer LSAT Print deadline of December 1
Interested?
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Hard-copy resources
Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools LSAC Test Preparation Publications
(available to advising offices at 50% discount for re-sale)
Law School Admission Reference Manual for Law School Administrators and Prelaw Advisors
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Online Resources
LSAC: www.LSAC.org & www.LSACnet.org ABA: www.ABAnet.org/legaled/home.html National Conference of Bar Examiners:
www.NCBEx.org Association of American Law Schools:
www.AALS.org
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My Contact Information
Jeannette File-Lamb
Director of International Initiatives
Law School Admission Council
662 Penn Street
Newtown, PA 18940
USA
Phone: +1.215.968.1372