IMPORTANT DATES

Here is a list of important examination dates for entry into college/university.

Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
For entry into medicine/dentistry/biomedical sciences programs for select UK, European and Asian universities

​Dates for 2020 not yet available

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Common Application (CommonApp) 
For applying to select US and International Universities

​​Key Dates
November 1st

​January 1st

Details
Early Action Deadline

​Application Deadline

IMPORTANT: Please note that deadlines may vary by institution, therefore it is important to check the individual university websites to confirm application submission deadline dates.

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GRE International Test 
For admission into graduate programs for some North American Schools

​​Key Dates
December 1st 2019

February 1st 2020

Details
Registration Deadline

Paper Based Exam

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GMAT Test  
For admission into MBA/Business/Management graduate programs for some North American Schools

Centre Locations - Eastern Caribbean
St. George's Academy
38 Royal Road
San Fernando
Trinidad and Tobago

To register, choose a test center near to you - https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat/plan-for-exam-day/gmat-test-center

​​Key Dates
February 6th
March 5th
March 12th
March 19th
March 26th

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SAT International Test 
Check College Board for subject availability -https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/international-registration/test-dates-deadlines

General Test Dates
March 14

May 2

Subject Test Dates
May 2

June 6

Registration Deadlines
February 14

April 3

Registration Deadlines
April 3

​May 8

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University Clinical Aptitude Test – (UCAT formerly UKCAT)
For entry into medicine/dentistry programs at UK universities

​​Key Dates
May 4

July 1

September 22

October 6

​Early November

Details
Registration Opens

Testing Begins

Registration Closes

Last Testing Date

​Results delivered to universities 

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University Clinical Aptitude Test – (UCAT formerly UKCAT)
For entry into medicine/dentistry programs at UK universities

​​Key Dates
October 15

January 15

July

Details
Deadline for Medicine and Dentistry Programs

Deadline for all other programs

Reopening of UCAS for applications for Fall 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there medicine/dentistry programs in the UK that are test optional? - The majority of schools require an admissions/aptitude test for entry.

What is the format of the GRE Test? - The exam comprises three sections: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. Online and paper-based testing are available.

What is a recommended score for GRE?- Recommended scores will vary by school and program. the verbal and quantitative sections are each based on a scoring scale of 130-170 while the writing section is based on a scoring scale of 0-6.

Are there MBA and/or graduate programs that do not require GRE or GMAT? There are programs that do not require GRE or the GMAT for admission. This will vary by school and in some cases, the study destination that you are considering.

Are there US institutions that do not require SATs for entry? - There are schools that are test optional, where SATs are not required for admission
 
What is a recommended SAT score? - Scores will vary by school and program. It is best to check with the school directly.
 
Is SAT subject test mandatory? - Typically, highly competitive and high demand programs such as engineering, may require subject test. This will vary by school.
 
Are there transfer pathway options into medicine programs in the UK? - There are a few schools that may consider transfer applications; however, there is still no guarantee for progression into medicine.
 
Can I apply to UK universities outside of UCAS? - There are some universities that will accept direct applications.