What is the hardest test or examination administered in the US?
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The MCAT wasn't hard, it was just really long and arduous. I took it twice and scored in the 85th percentile both times (score expires fast!).\n\nThe NY Bar Exam sounds far more painful. Any test that takes several days and involves case files and multiple handwritten essays has gotta be tougher than the MCAT.\n\nBut I think the collected USMLE exams, Steps 1 through 3 PLUS CLINICAL have got to be the worst. If it wasn't hard enough to pass, it also costs thousands of dollars just to take!!!
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Geeze, that is a hard one, hell if i know!!! TE HE
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It all depends on what subjects you're good at or not good at, which varies from student to student. For me, anything that had to do with science or math was the hardest.
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It depends on where you live.\n\nIn my home state, there are two sections: written and picture.\nThe written portion is multiple choice and it is difficult if you don't do well on multiple choice tests. A lot of the questions are worded the same, etc. The picture portion is just "Identify The Sign" which is very easy and requires only common sense in my opinion.\n\nThere is also a vision screening to make sure that you aren't legally blind.\n\nIt varies though, so just ask around. I'm sure someone you know has taken the test and can tell you what to expect.
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SO MAKE THE BEST OF THIS TEST AND DONT ASK WHYYYY
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the US medical licensing exam (USMLE) is the test you take to get your medical license-- there are 3 parts.  You take Step 1 at the end of your 3rd yr of med school.  Part 2 (which is 2 parts in itself) is taken during your 4th year.  Part 3 is taken during the first year of your residency.\n\n\nthe MCAT exam is given as a standardized test for entrance into medical school.
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The security exams are pretty hard and can't be passed unless you study. It is like a bar exam but not as hard and it does take a great deal of time. your best bet is to go to your local bookstore and pick up a study guild for it.
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The Graduate Record Examination or GRE is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States. It is created and administered by the Educational Testing Service and is similar in format and content to the SAT.\n\nUnlike the SAT, the GRE is a computer-based test. It is a computer-adaptive test: while the number of questions in any given section is fixed, the difficulty and scoring value of those questions varies according to the previous responses provided by the test-taker. Rather than having a fixed point value, questions of varied difficulty are used in order to 'zero in' on the level of question that represents the upper bound of the test-taker's ability. Because of the way in which the score value changes over the course of the test, early questions are much more important in determining the final score than those that appear near the end of a section. Questions cannot be skipped or returned to.\n\nThe General Test consists of three graded sections and one research or experimental section that is not included in the reported score. Multiple-choice response sections are graded on a scale of 200-800, in 10 point increments. The writing section is graded on a scale of 0-6, in half- point increments. Sections may appear in any order on the test, with the exception of the Analytic Writing section, which always appears first.\n\nOne graded multiple-choice section is always a verbal section, consisting of analogies, antonyms, and reading comprehension passages. This section primarily tests vocabulary, and average scores in this section are substantially lower than those in the quantitative section.\n\nThe quantitative section, the other multiple-choice section, consists of problem solving and quantitative comparison questions that test high-school level math, including algebra and basic geometry. The problems in this section must be solved without a calculator. Average scores on the quantitative section are generally higher than those on the verbal section, though the material may present a challenge for students who have not studied mathematics since high school.\n\nThe analytical writing section requires the testee to write two short essays: one presenting their perspective on a statement, and the other analyzing and pointing out flaws in an argument. Each essay is scored by at least two readers on a six-point holistic scale. If the two scores are within one point, the average of the scores is taken. If the two scores differ by more than a point, a third reader examines the response.\n\nMany graduate schools in English-speaking countries (especially in the U.S.A.) require GRE test results as part of the application procedure. The GRE test is a standardized test intended to measure the abilities of all graduates in tasks of general academic nature, regardless of their fields of specialization. The GRE is supposed to measure the extent to which undergraduate education has developed an individual's verbal and quantitative skills in abstract thinking.\n\nUnlike other standardized admissions tests (such as the SAT, LSAT, and MCAT), the use and weighting of GRE scores varies considerably not only school by school, but department by department and program by program. Programs in liberal arts topics may only consider the applicant's verbal score to be of interest, while math and science programs may only consider quantitative ability. However, since most applicants to math, science, or engineering graduate programs all have high quantitative scores, the verbal score can become a deciding factor in even these programs. Some schools use the GRE in admissions decisions, but not in funding decisions; others use the GRE for the selection of scholarship and fellowship candidates, but not for admissions. In some cases, the GRE may be a general requirement for graduate admissions imposed by the university, while particular departments may not consider the scores at all. Most
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Its not near as  hard as you think it is. But I did like 300 pts better on the second one. There are programs you can buy at like Best Buy... they REALLY HELP! and they have a "cram" options. If you took practice tests you should be alright. Its hard not to want to kill yourself after a couple hours of the test so just be prepared to sit there for 5 hours and trust me... its not hard! Good luck!
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I found Kaplan to be good....comparable to the real thing\n\nBut, the hardest Questions were in the ARCO book (I took the test 4 yrs ago, so I don't know if this book is still around).  This book really prepared me and helped get the highest score....\n\nCheck amazon to see.
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How hard of an exam could it be?? Drink beer, listen to Rush and say eh  a lot
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They are not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. I am a former Series 7, 63, 6 and 24 holder - who studied, passed all the tests with a minimum of an 88 score for all 4 respectively. \n\nThe reason many firms claim it is "harder than the Bar, etc" (which is complete BS) is that they are taking the first rate of passing for people who take the test. The difference is - anyone can qualify to take the test, therefore people with zero knowledge are taking it and failing it. It is more of a "scare" tactic and motivational tactic for you to study hard and pass. They like to compare it to other "difficult" tess, but again, the quality of the person, on a whole taking the test is no where near the quality of someone taking the CPA, BAR, etc  - for they have hundreds of hours of course study - just to qualify for the test, while the only requirement  for Series is 18 , sponsored by a  firm, broker-dealer, etc.\nIn other words the population of Series takers is "poorer", therefore more fail, than other comparative tests. \n\nStudy, pay attention - and heres a tip - Know your Options strategies, Bonds and Securities laws. These account for roughly 65% of the total test. The other challanging part is two fold a) sitting there for up to 4 hours, with a mandatory break in between the 2 parts - and b) the nerves of having cameras watching you and waiting that precious 15 seconds to receive your score. Study, take the practice exams - and again - know your Options, Bonds and Securities Laws. The equity portions are pretty straight forward.
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The best is Rice, but of course it is very difficult to get into. University of Texas at Houston is probably your best choice.
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easiest = english\nhardest = latin
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My first time, don't worry it's easy the hardest part is the writen and at least where I am from the hardest question was about truck axel weight... something stupid but just study a little and if you don't succeed the first time find another DMV and try again!
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It isn't difficult, as long as you are prepared.  I took my tests online at a computer testing center, and it made it much easier for me because I didn't have the stress of taking a traditional pencil and paper test.  \n\nI would recommend getting yourself a Praxis study book.  You can find them at campus bookstores or in the local library (if you get one at the library, make sure it is up to date...either this year or last year's version.)  Do a couple of the practice tests to find out what your weak areas are and study those.  \n\nYou'll do fine.  Good luck!
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I imagine they are as hard as getting the life, health and insurance license. I didn't take any classes for that, but I do know that if you don't pass the test the first time for the series 7 or 63, when you reschedule the next test, the next test will not be the same as the original test you took. No matter what, they are not easy and are not meant to be easy.