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INTRODUCTION What is a standardized test? Standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT etc.) are aptitude tests to assess the proficiency of students for a given course of study. The scores obtained in standardized tests are supposed to predict individual success in job or profession after completing the course. For example, research shows that the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a valid predictor of students’ performance in the MBA program. Studies also support the proposition of post-MBA career successes with GMAT test scores. Most standardized tests consist of some form of evaluation for two subjects: English and Math. The first part of English, often called verbal ability test, assesses test-takers ability to read and write grammatically correct English. Several years of reading text-books, writing papers, speaking in front of the class at elementary and high schools allows standardized test takers to score well without much effort. Math in Standardized Tests The...

Hiring the wrong employee can be an expensive mistake. That’s why employers are continually developing ways to weed out job candidates that just don’t make the grade. And, because you can’t judge a book by its cover, they often use psychological tests during pre-employment screenings to determine if the potential employees will be a good fit for the job position they’re hiring for, and for their company. Types of Tests Some tests are designed to test your I.Q. Not so much to see if you remember what the capital of Iowa is as much as to see if your mind is able to make logical connections. Other tests are designed to test your personality. By asking a series of questions, they’re able to determine if you are an extrovert or introvert; if you’re a person who operates from his heart or his head; one who prefers to work in a team or work alone. If you’ve got some deep-seated anger issues, the tests might uncover that as well. Or, if the employee wil...