The Psychometric Test is given in many languages, one of which is English. This form of the test has English on the left-hand page, and the Hebrew translation on the right, making it very comfortable for Hebrew readers as well as English readers. The Combined English Psychometric Test is given twice a year: in February and in July. If necessary, it is possible to take the test twice in the same year.
The test is written and administered by the National Institute of Testing and Evaluation in Jerusalem. Their telephone number is 02-675-9555, and the website is http://www.nite.org.il/. We suggest that you register and pay for the test online, although it is possible to buy registration forms and booklets from Dinon or Steimatsky and pay in the post office. If you do that, you MUST mail the stamped form to the National Institute of Testing and Evaluation in Jerusalem.
The English Psychometric Test has 8 sections of 25 minutes each, so it takes 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete. However, plan to be in the testing center for at least 4 hours.
There are three types of sections on the test: English, Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics. There will be three sections for two of the types, and two sections for the third. No one knows in advance which type will only have two sections. Six of the sections, two of each type, will be used as part of your grade, and two sections will be experimental. You will not know which sections count towards your grade and which do not. You must do well on all the 8 sections to be sure of a high grade.
What is tested on the English Psychometric Test?
In the English Sections, there are three types of questions. The first type is called Sentence Completion. This type of question has exactly one blank and is meant to test your English vocabulary. There are also "Restatements," which are sentences that must be stated in other ways. These questions test your understanding of the English language. Finally, there are two Reading Comprehension passages with questions.
In the Verbal Reasoning Sections you will find analogy questions that test your understanding of logic and your vocabulary. There are sentence completion questions with three to five blanks, which test your logic in reading, and there are college-level reading passages with questions. The most interesting questions on the test, however, are in the logic sections, in which there are logic games and questions that demand pure logical ability. In short, this is a very difficult logic and reasoning exam. Speed is important, as you will have less than one minute per question on average if you are to finish the test.
The Mathematics Sections test arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. However, most questions are written as word problems. Speed is of the essence here as well, as you will have no more than 1 minute per question on average.
In all, the Psychometric Test requires a great deal of preparation, and must be taken very seriously. That's where GMAX comes in!
GMAX has been teaching for the English Psychometric Test since 1999. The teachers are devoted to ensuring that their students really understand the concepts and techniques necessary for answering the various types of questions. The mathematics and verbal classes move at a strong pace, and the teachers give full explanations and examples for each type of problem. There are many practice tests available, and students have ample opportunity to perfect their timing skills.
For students with weak math backgrounds, GMAX provides access to our online SAT course, so that they can review all of the concepts that will be taught in the upcoming psychometric classes. Students say that these online lessons really help them remember their junior and senior high school math, and are a great help for the psychometric. Also, along with the coursework books students receive, GMAX provides the Fundamental Math Book, which helps students review the specific skills learned in class.
All in all, if you are hoping to be admitted to an Israeli university, you will be expected to present your Psychometric grade. GMAX will prepare you for your maximum success on the English Psychometric Test!
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