Many graduate programs at Mason require standardized test scores to be submitted as part of the application process.
GRE Scores are valid for five years from the test date.
Test preparation materials are offered through ETS, the GRE testing agency or, if you live near Mason, you may apply to take a test preparation course on-campus through our Office of Events Management.
GMAT Scores are valid for five years from the test date.
Test preparation materials are available through MBA.com. On test day, be sure to select Mason to automatically receive your scores.
The Miller Analogies Test, or MAT, assesses the analytical thinking ability of graduate program candidates.
Be sure to check your program admission requirements to ensure MAT scores are admissible.
Visit the Pearson website for information about scheduling your exam, and for preparation materials.
Praxis scores are required for many programs in the College of Education and Human Development, as well as some in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
The Praxis website addresses specific requirements for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and provides information for testing locations and preparation.
Consult the College of Education and Human Development testing section for score submission information and/or substitution with SAT/ACT.
The Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) must be passed prior to internship application submission for all initial teacher licensure programs. A composite score of at least 470 must be achieved to meet the VCLA requirement.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), developed and administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), is designed to assess the skills and aptitudes of students pursuing medical degrees.
The MCAT may be substituted for the GRE general exam for the Personalized Medicine Graduate Certificate, or the Master's in Biology within the College of Science.