Five researched guides
IE University
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The five guides
IE University Admissions Test: Complete Overview for Bachelor Applicants
Our guide: The IE University Admissions Test is an English-language online assessment for undergraduate applicants. It measures verbal, numerical and logical reasoning; selected School of Science and Technology programmes add a mathematics assessment. IE also publishes accepted alternatives such as SAT, ACT and, for Law routes, LNAT. The applicable option must be confirmed for the chosen programme.
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IE Admissions Test Sections: Numerical, Verbal, Logic and Learning Efficiency
Our guide: IE's current undergraduate test page describes four core sections: numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, deductive logical thinking and learning efficiency. The numerical and verbal sections each allow 12 minutes; deductive logical thinking allows six minutes and learning efficiency five minutes. The overall session is longer because it includes instructions and practice.
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IE Mathematics Assessment for Science and Technology Applicants
Our guide: Applicants to specified IE School of Science and Technology bachelor programmes complete an additional 60-minute Mathematics Assessment within the admissions test. IE lists algebra, linear algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics as the assessed knowledge areas. Applicants to other programmes should not assume that this extra section applies to them.
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IE Admissions Test Online: Technical Setup and Test-Day Plan
Our guide: IE offers a 24/7 machine-proctored undergraduate admissions test and, subject to staff availability, a human-proctored option. Applicants need a personal computer with integrated camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and a basic calculator. IE recommends blocking two uninterrupted hours even though the test itself usually takes less time.
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After the IE Admissions Test: Online Assessment, Interview and Decision
Our guide: The IE Admissions Test is followed by an online assessment with short written and video responses. Some candidates may also be invited to a personal interview. An interview invitation or the absence of one is not described by IE as inherently positive or negative; it depends on what the committee needs to complete its review.
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