You do not need to have a U.S. visa when you apply. The visa only becomes relevant when you need to physically be on a U.S. campus.  International students enrolled on U.S. campuses enter the USA on an F-1 visa. After applying, getting admitted and funded, you will accept one school’s offer and receive the I-20 form from them. You will use this document to apply for your visa, alongside other documents like your acceptance letter and financial aid offer.  

Visas ar usually issued for the duration of your academic program. Even if you already have a U.S. visa – say the B-1 visa for tourists – you will need to apply for the student visa. According to our records at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center, legitimate students are always granted the visa.

Full details on the U.S. Embassy in Romania’s website, here.

The Fulbright Commission offers students admitted to U.S. universities a full-day Pre-Departure Orientation held usually in mid-July. The orientation program is meant to facilitate the students' cultural and academic adjustment during their study or research program in the United States. The training program includes workshops and sessions featuring U.S. Embassy reps and Romanian and U.S. students and professors who share their U.S. academic experiences.

Everyone accepted to a higher education program in the USA is welcome to attend the Orientation before they leave for their study program in the U.S.. Contact us for details!
Before you leave Romania to start your U.S. program, double-check that you have all the documents you will need for your travel and stay in the United States:
•        Passport and non-immigrant visa: hand-carry your passport and certificate of eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) with you at all times during your travel. On the plane, before you land, you will complete the Arrival-Departure Record (I-94 form). At the point of entry the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will take your biometric fingerprints and photograph. Part of the I-94 will be stapled into your passport. Do not lose it! The stapled portion will be removed when you leave the United States;
•        Confirm that you have the I-20 or DS-2019 issued by the school or program you will be attending;
•        Contact information: have the name and phone number of your international student adviser on campus, in case you need to call him/her upon arrival in the United States;
•        Birth certificate and marriage certificate, if applicable. Be sure to obtain notarized translations of these certificates if they are not in English;
•        Medical documents: bring certificates of immunizations and vaccinations, prescriptions and medical and dental records. Many U.S. schools have specific immunization requirements you must meet before you can enroll in class. Make sure you meet them before you leave for the USA;
•        Academic transcripts: bring your official transcripts, outlines, or description of courses you have taken, and contact information of the office for international students on your U.S. campus;
•        College or university acceptance letter;
•        Financial aid letter/proof of availability of funds for U.S. study.

The visa application process and traveling to the USA are comprehensively covered during the Pre-Departure Orientation you can attend at the Fulbright Commission.

 

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Going to the U.S. to study after working with FEAC for your application makes you part of the Fulbright-EducationUSA worldwide community. In order to bring more students closer to U.S. study opportunities, we actively inform our audience about Commission and Advising Center activities and the achievements of Romanian students in the U.S.

As a vital part of our community, please keep us posted on your activity and latest results by sending us periodic articles, pictures, video or written testimonials, links to your blogs and any other materials you think would be of interest to the Fulbright-EducationUSA network. We will post them on our website, in our newsletters and on the Fulbright Educational Advising Center and Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission’s social media accounts.

Best of luck on your U.S. academic adventure! We look forward to your updates!

The Fulbright Center currently stocks the following TOEFL preparation materials (selection):

The Official Guide to the NEW TOEFL IBT, published by McGraw-Hill (multiple copies available)

The ETS official test preparation book includes strategies for understanding the TOEFL, hundreds of TOEFL IBT questions, and a companion audio CD with Listening passages and sample responses to Speaking questions which is uploaded on the Center computers.

The book gives you in-depth descriptions of the multiple-choice Listening and Reading questions, detailed information about the Speaking and Writing sections, plus a Writer's Handbook for English Language Learners to help you learn how to write essays in English.

Preparation Course for the TOEFL iBT, published by Longman
The book provides both a comprehensive language skills course and a wealth of practice for all sections of the test. The book features material for all the new types of passages and questions on the test, diagnostic tests, practice sections for the four skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing), eight mini-tests that preview the test's integrated four-skill format, and two complete practice tests that familiarize students with the actual test format and timing.

TOEFL iBT, published by Kaplan
The book includes eight chapters with comprehensive practice for each section of the test, and review of each question type, plus a companion audio CD with Listening passages.

The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test, published by Thomson
The book includes practice for each section of the test, plus two complete tests at the end.

Cracking the TOEFL iBT, published by The Princeton Review
More than 175 practice questions, plus 1 full-length TOEFL iBT in the book with audio sections on CD.

Barron's TOEFL iBT, published by Barron's
Book and CD-ROM. Seven full-length model tests for the internet-based TOEFL. Explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses.

Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test. Advanced Skill Practice for the iBT.
Published by Delta Publishing Company. The coursebook includes skill units, four full-length practice tests, and over 1200 questions in the format of the internet-based test.

The TOEFL preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

The Official SAT Study Guide, published by College Board (multiple copies available)
Provides useful strategies for the Critical Reading, Math, and Writing sections and also includes eight official practice tests.

 

"I like the exercises in the tests, although the answers don't provide enough explanations."
Floriana Foarta, "I.L. Caragiale" Natl College, Bucharest, 11th grade
"The book serves as a good evaluator of one's likely performances on the actual test."
Ioana Paun, ASE Bucharest
"The book helped me understand the level of difficulty of a real SAT test, as it is published by the College Board." Madalina Bozeanu, "Sf. Sava" Natl College, Bucharest, 12th grade
"I like the way theory is explained and information is structured, as well as the use of examples. I also like the fact that it has 8 practice tests, which is quite a lot! The only flaw is that the book doesn't have detailed answers for the practice tests. Plus the scores at the end of each test are somewhat misleading."
Valentin Buciumas, International Computer High School, Bucharest, 12th grade

How to Prepare for the NEW SAT, published by Barron's (multiple copies available)
Good test-taking strategies and excellent study tips to help students master the specificities of the test. The book is highly appreciated for the extensive word database, excellent math tips and in-depth review of all six full-length practice tests.
"Excellent volume both for building up your math and verbal skills; many essay subjects, many tests." Gabriela Nicolaescu, "Gr. Moisil" high school, Bucharest, 11th grade
"Good list of words; but no American measure units in the math section."
Nicu Achihaiei, "I.L. Caragiale" Natl College, Ploiesti, 12th grade
"Smart strategies, very good preparation for the test sections, especially writing. However, I find the practice tests less difficult than those in the Arco and College Board prep books."
Laura Florescu, "Tudor Vianu" Natl College, 12th grade

Barron's SAT 2400 - Aiming for the Perfect Score
The purpose of the book is to help you score 700 or above on all three sections of the test, tackle the hardest questions on the SAT, and find the correct answers.

Master the NEW SAT, published by ARCO (multiple copies available)
Includes sections that help diagnose strengths and weaknesses of the students planning to take the SAT, reviews the math questions, provides strategies for the critical reading sections, and for the multiple-choice writing section. It includes 5 complete tests, with answer keys and explanations.

"The book covers all the necessary points. I like the presence of words that are found in the critical reading section. The multiple-choice section also has challenging exercises. Also, the tests are pretty hard, harder than Barron's."
Ioana Ioanovici, "Tudor Vianu" Natl College, Bucharest, Stanford University, CA

"Great tips for the math section!"
Floriana Foarta, "I.L. Caragiale" Natl College, Bucharest, 11th grade

Cracking the SAT, published by The Princeton Review
The book includes detailed explanations for every practice question, advice on writing top-scoring essays, and a fully updated list of vocabulary words that most frequently appear on the test. Plus 3 full-length practice tests.

Cracking the SAT, published by The Princeton Review, different editions
The strategies in the book help students master the material for the SAT. The volume provides techniques to boost your score on the essay. Students may analyze their performance on 3 full-length tests and will enhance their skills by reviewing comprehensive explanations to every question.
"I find the casual approach very appealing. What is more, the tests have useful answer explanations." Nicu Achihaiei, "I.L. Caragiale" Natl College in Ploiesti, 11th grade

Practice Tests for the New SAT, published by The Princeton Review
10 SAT practice tests, with detailed explanations for every question.

McGraw-Hill's SAT, published by McGraw-Hill
The book contains practice problems with explanations, essay writing help, plus 5 practice tests.

SAT, published by Kaplan
The book contains quick review summaries of key lessons in every chapter, hundreds of practice questions, one diagnostic test with targeted feedback, 4 full-length tests, as well as a personalized study plan.
"Perfect as a 'first book' for someone who is just beginning to prepare for the SAT. It revises the Math section very well. The Word Families, in section 3, helped me make connections between new words and learn them better. The tests are not very difficult."
Laura Florescu, "Tudor Vianu" Natl College, Bucharest, 12th grade
"The book is full of examples, but the tests are relatively easy, compared with tests in other books. I like the explanations at the end of each practice test."
Raluca Besliu, "Sf. Sava" Natl College, Bucharest, Vassar College, NY

12 Practice Tests for the SAT, published by Kaplan
12 full-length practice exams with complete answer explanations. The book also includes model essays and a guide to self-grading.

Gruber's Complete Preparation for the New SAT, published by Harper Collins (multiple copies available)
The book offers key strategies for all the sections of the test, plus tips on the Writing section, an expansive vocabulary builder to increase your scores on the Critical Reading and the Writing sections, and 5 complete SAT practice tests.

Ultimate NEW SAT Tool Kit, published by Peterson's (multiple copies available)
Includes a section that diagnoses strengths and weaknesses, reviews the critical reading, math, and the writing sections. Rounds up the preparation with a word list and three practice tests, with answers and explanations.

"The book is very well organized and covers all the aspects one needs to improve in order to get high SAT scores. The progressive structure makes it easy to follow. I also like the practical learning methods and, of course, the 'ultimate word list'."
Andrei Iliescu, Polytechnic University, Bucharest, 3rd year

SAT Critical Reading Workbook, published by Peterson's
Reviews the essentials of reading comprehension and sentence completion. Contains more than 1,000 sample questions and 4 full-length practice critical reading tests, with answers and explanations.

SAT Math Workbook, published by Peterson's (multiple copies available)
Reviews the essentials of SAT math, from geometry to algebra II. Provides hundreds of sample problems and 3 full-length practice SAT math tests, all with answers and explanations.

SAT Writing Workbook, published by Peterson's
Reviews important English usage, grammar, and writing principles. Includes 4 full-length sample writing sections with answers and explanations.

Critical Reading Workbook for the SAT, published by Barron's (multiple copies available)
Includes tips, questions, answers, and answer explanations to all aspects of the Critical Reading sections. Plus exercises organized according to level of difficulty and three tests for practice.

Math Workbook for the New SAT, published by Barron's, 3rd edition
Special math strategies to help you approach unfamiliar questions types. Hundreds of multiple-choice questions with worked-out solutions. Plus two full-length practice tests with answers.

The SAT Reasoning preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

The Princeton Review
General test information and strategies for test-taking as well as theoretical material for three different biology subject areas, including: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Structures and Functions of Organisms. Two practice tests included.

 

Barron's
The book contains four full-length tests, plus a mini-diagnostic test. Two tests provide core questions in general biology plus questions specifically relating to Biology E (Ecology). Two additional tests include core questions and questions specifically relating to Biology M (Molecular Biology). All questions are answered and explained.

Barron's (multiple copies available)
The review section includes: Structure of Matter, States of Matter, Solutions, Reaction Types, Stoichiometry, Equilibrium and Reaction Rates, Thermodynamics, Descriptive Chemistry. The volume provides a diagnostic test and 4 full-length tests, with all questions answered and explained. Added features: Diagnostic Charts to help you determine your individual study needs.

 

"I like the complex theory with thorough technical data and the challenging exercises."
Catalina Sofan, "Tudor Vianu" Natl College, Bucharest, 12th grade

The Princeton Review
Review material includes chemical reactions, electron configurations, kinetics, acids and bases etc. Questions in all three tests are answered and explained.

"The theory is explained very well."
Catalina Sofan, "Tudor Vianu" Natl College, Bucharest, 12th grade

Kaplan
Apart from review material and three full-length tests, the book includes a chapter on stress management and a glossary chapter.

The Princeton Review
Review material includes vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension. The book also offers two full-length tests with answers and explanations.

Barron's, with CDs for the Listening test – donated by Ioana Aron, Princeton 2008
Reviews French grammar and vocabulary. Includes additional practice and review questions, plus eight practice tests.

Research & Education Association/REA
Reviews grammar, word order, special usage problems, basic vocabulary. Also includes 6 full-length tests with in-depth answers.

The book reviews the basics of literary analysis, literary terminology (definitions, uses and effects) and vocabulary. It also contains two complete diagnostic tests, sample questions that cover each of the seven literary elements, seven complete practice tests, and a plan for writing to learn the literary elements. Apart from increasing your skills for taking the test, the book also aims to increase your pleasure in reading, your analysis and writing abilities.

The Princeton Review
The volume is designed to give an overview of the information you will need to crack the Literature Test. It helps you become familiar with some basic literary term and learn some techniques for analyzing a literary passage. Apart from review material the book also includes two full-length tests.

Kaplan
The book includes an intensive review of the literary terms and reading skills you need for a higher score, plus 8 full-length practice tests with complete explanations.

The Official Study Guide, published by the College Board
Includes real test questions and answers explained for every question directly from the test maker. Plus two tests for each math level.

Level IC, published by Barron's (multiple copies available)
Six model tests simulate the actual SAT II. Exam preparation material includes a total of 900 multiple-choice questions, all questions answered and explained, and problem solving strategies. Subject review covers all IC mathematics topics.

Level IIC, published by Barron's
Review chapters cover polynomial and trigonometric functions, permutations and combination, probabilities, sequences, logic, plus full-length tests.

Levels IC and IIC, published by The Princeton Review
Offers preparation material for the math IC and math IIC tests; reviews the various types of math problems to be found in either the IC, or the IIC tests. Great opportunity to hone your skills on the full-length practice tests also included in the book.

Levels IC and IIC, published by Kaplan, 6th edition
Four full-length practice tests (two for each level) with detailed explanations; comprehensive review of all tested material with practice quizzes for each chapter; effective strategies to maximize your score.

Levels IC and IIC, published by Peterson's, 3rd edition
Four full-length practice tests, with explanatory answers. Two complete diagnostics – one for each test – with explanatory answers. Review of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics. Three easy-to-use study plans.

This book reviews some of the major topics in physics in the way that College Board presents the questions. The study material is directly related to the way the test questions are structured and worded. There are two practice tests in this book.

Barron's, 7th and 8th edition
The volume provides a targeted review of the main principles of physics in 17 units, together with general test taking tips and strategies, as well as one diagnostic test and 3 more practice tests.

"The tests are great! And almost as difficult as those on the real test! Another plus: it is comprehensive and provides extended explanation for each chapter, as well as formulas, functions and reference tables. Excellent!" Ioana Codruta Martian, ASE, Bucharest

Kaplan
The book provides an extensive review, complemented by one diagnostic test and 3 full-length tests.

Kaplan
This guide reviews grammar, explains confusing verbs, and provides strategies for scoring higher. Also includes a diagnostic test and four full-length test with detailed explanations.

The Princeton Review
The book includes review material (vocabulary, grammar, paragraph completion, reading comprehension) and 3 practice tests with answers and explanations.

Research & Education Association/REA
Comprehensive subject review of Spanish and 6 full-length practice tests.

Peterson's, 3rd edition
The book contains 4 full-length practice tests (including a diagnostic test that determines strengths and weaknesses); explanations for correct and incorrect answers; and an overview of key events and themes in U.S. history.

Barron's, 2nd edition
The book contains two full-length practice tests with answers and explanations, plus study advice and test-taking tips. Poza 5.35

Kaplan
The guide includes a review of key events, eras, concepts, terms and people. Practice questions cover all tested material from the dawn of humankind to the 21st century. The diagnostic test and the 2 full-length tests have detailed answer explanations.

The Official Study Guide for ALL Subject Tests, published by The College Board (multiple copies available)
The book features test-taking tips and strategies, with advice for answering the questions that come up on the SAT subject tests. There is a chapter covering every subject test offered for the SAT subjects, complete with a single practice test for each subject.

SAT II Subject Tests, 3rd and 5th edition, published by ARCO
These books offer preparation for 10 of the most popular subject tests, give detailed explanations for all test questions, and include a practice test for each subject. This book does NOT offer any preparation material on the Hebrew, Italian, Latin, French, German, Chinese, Japanese or Korean subject tests.

The SAT Subject Tests preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

The Fulbright Center currently stocks the following GRE prep materials (selection):
Official Guide for the GRE revised General Test, published by ETS
The book includes a small-scale review & practice and strategy section for each part of the test and highlights the changes in test structure and difficulty brought about by the GRE revised test in 2011.

New GRE: Strategies, Practice and Review, published by Kaplan
Use this resource for a detailed overview of the test changes, key strategies for all GRE question types, practice tests for the Verbal and Quantitative sections, practice sets, 1 full practice test, as well as advice on the graduate school application process.

New GRE, published by Barron’s
The book includes one diagnostic test and two full-length practice tests structured to reflect the new GRE. All of the questions are answered and explained.

Cracking the New GRE, published by The Princeton Review
The book includes drills that will show you exactly what to expect from the new GRE, as well as key strategies and a thorough review of all GRE topics.

Crash Course for the New GRE, published by The Princeton Review
The book includes 10 simple steps to a higher score that can be completed in less that 1 week.

The following materials (destined for practice for the old GRE) are also useful since the new version is similar to the former one:
Official Guide for GRE - General Test, 10th edition, published by ETS(multiple copies available)
The book includes a small-scale review and strategy section for each part of the test, including the Analytical Writing section, followed by 7 practice tests and 2 Analytical Writing practice tests. All the practice relies on actual past tests and questions.

How to Prepare for the GRE, 16th edition, published by Barron's (donated by Adrian Stoian, admitted at Penn State University 2008)
This book takes you step by step through dozens of verbal and math questions, showing you how to solve them and how to avoid going wrong. It also gives you a 3500-word list and six model tests.

Barron's GRE, 17th edition, published by Barron's (multiple copies available)
Same content as the 16th edition, described above.

Ultimate GRE tool kit, published by Petersons (multiple copies available)
The book has review for all sections, Analytical Writing included, and three practice tests, with answers and explanations. The appendix offers extra information about test taking.

Cracking the GRE, published by The Princeton Review, multiple copies from previous editions also available
The chapters in this book discuss in detail the characteristics and questions of each section of the test. There is also a section for practicing the various skills necessary for scoring high on the test. This section takes the place of an actual practice test. One of the chapters deals specifically with the Analytical Writing section.

Kaplan' GRE, published by Kaplan (multiple copies available)
The book focuses on various test taking strategies and other preparation techniques for the GRE. A chapter is dedicated to the Analytical Writing section, including practice essay questions. In the appendix there is also a root word list, top GRE words in context, and a math reference. There is one practice test to go along with all this.

GRE CAT Success, published by Peterson's
This book reviews all the sections, Analytical Writing included, and it also provides a vocabulary building chapter. There are 2 practice tests in total and an appendix with some extra information about test taking, graduate applications and personal essay.

Master the GRE CAT, published by Arco
A total of 12 chapters, all dealing with the current sections of the test, including the Analytical Writing section and a word list. Tips and suggestions for answering the various types of questions found in each section. 5 practice tests and 1 diagnostic test with the Analytical Writing section are also available.

GRE General Test, published by REA
The book has some review sections, including one for the Analytical Writing section, as well as some general preparation advice. There are also seven "real" GRE general tests, and two practice Analytical Writing tests.

GRE Verbal Workout, published by The Princeton Review, 2 copies available
The volume expressly covers–in 8 chapters–only the preparation for the verbal section of the GRE test. While the first two chapters discuss strategies for the paper based test and for the computer test, the rest of the book deals with the various types of questions encountered in the verbal section of the test. The last chapter focuses on vocabulary and offers a wordlist, along with the word's grammatical usage and definition.

GRE Verbal Workbook, published by Kaplan, 2nd edition
Five chapters cover preparation and practice tests for the verbal section of the GRE test, and one chapter provides strategies for the Analytical Writing section. The last chapter is a Vocabulary Builder including GRE words, GRE word groups, word root list, opposite drills, and a GRE mini-dictionary.

GRE Math Workbook, published by Kaplan, 6th edition
The guide includes review of core math concepts, tips and strategies, hundreds of test-like practice questions, and detailed answer explanations.

GRE and GMAT Math Workbook, published by Kaplan
Offers powerful strategies to help you score higher, targeted training of all the math you need to know, including algebra, geometry and word problems, and practice questions including hundreds of review questions with thorough explanations.

The GRE General preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

The Fulbright Center currently stocks the following GRE Subject titles (in alphabetical order of subjects)

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Test, published by ETS
One actual test administered in the past.

Biology Test, published by ETS, different editions (multiple copies available)
Actual tests administered in the past.

Biology, published by REA
By studying the review, completing all 5 tests and going through the explanations which follow, students can discover their strengths and weaknesses and become well prepared for the GRE-Subject in Biology.

Chemistry Test, published by ETS, different editions, multiple copies
Actual tests administered in the past.

Computer Science Test, published by ETS, different editions (multiple copies available)
Actual tests administered in the past.

Literature in English Test, published by ETS, different editions (multiple copies available)
Actual tests administered in the past.

Mathematics Test, published by ETS, different editions (multiple copies available)
Actual tests administered in the past.

Mathematics (Rescaled) Test, published by ETS
One actual test administered in the past. Although the Mathematics Test has been rescaled, the content of the test has not changed.

Physics Test, published by ETS, various editions (multiple copies available)
Actual tests administered in the past.

Psychology Test, published by ETS, different editions (multiple copies available)
Actual tests administered in the past.

Psychology, published by REA, 2 copies available
By completing all 6 tests and studying the explanations which follow, students can discover their strengths and weaknesses and become well prepared for the actual GRE-Subject in Psychology

The GRE Subject preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

The Fulbright Center currently stocks the following GMAT titles (annotated selection of the best loved GMAT preparation books)

Please note that we will offer prep books for the new GMAT soon. Stay tuned!

All of the following books are for the old GMAT but are still extremely useful as the test features only specific changes:

The Official Guide of GMAT Review, published by GMAC, 11th edition
The guide consists of real questions from past GMAT tests, plus new grammar review, a comprehensive math review, actual essay topics, and sample responses. Questions are listed in order of difficulty.
"The best book to get familiar with the structure of the test. It allows the student to develop a studying plan according to his/her starting level. All sections start with easy questions; difficulty increases progressively. This book gives the best explanations on Data Sufficiency section."
Ruxandra Nicolescu, ASE graduate

GMAT Verbal Review, published by GMAC
This official guide for the GMAT Verbal Review consists of 300 real questions, answers and explanations in: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, sentence correction and analytical writing assessment.
"Clear, concise, this book properly completes the Guide Review. It's like a buffer - a way to go further." Ruxandra Nicolescu, ASE graduate

GMAT Quantitative Review, published by GMAC
Nearly 300 real questions, answers and explanations in: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, problem solving, data sufficiency.

Ultimate GMAT Tool Kit, published by Peterson's (multiple copies available)
The guide offers the opportunity to study each part of the exam and then "take it to the next level" by means of the section in each chapter that covers advanced topics and concepts one may encounter on the GMAT. The book also contains strategies to help you attack the GMAT essays. Three practice tests cover all four test sections and include a mix of easy, moderate and difficult questions.

How to prepare for the GMAT, published by Barron's, 13th edition
Offers a full-length diagnostic test and 5 GMAT practice tests, all with questions answered and explained. Reviews all GMAT subject areas: essay writing, critical reasoning, reading comprehension, sentence correction, problem solving and data sufficiency. The volume also includes study tips and test-taking strategies to help students achieve their best score.

Cracking the GMAT CAT, published by The Princeton Review, 2006 edition
The book contains strategies specifically designed to improve your Quantitative and Verbal scores, as well as reliable techniques for maximizing scores on the Analytical Writing Assessment. One test available in the book and four tests on CD-ROM.
Ruxandra Nicolescu, ASE graduate: "It offers valuable details on each section regarding the way of approaching the stimulus; teaches the thinking strategy. The best book regarding conciliation with the test and acceptance of the GMAT 'education'."

Verbal Workout for the GMAT, 2nd edition, published by The Princeton Review
The book includes a full-length practice GMAT verbal section plus 80 practice questions.

Math Workout for the GMAT, 2nd edition, published by The Princeton Review
More than 220 practice questions.

GMAT CAT, published by ARCO
Each edition contains 5 sample exams modeled on the CAT, a diagnostic exam to identify your strengths and weaknesses, in-depth subject reviews, time-saver study plans to fit your need, information about what to expect the day of the test. Meant to sharpen your skills, provide the practice you need, and track your progress.

Kaplan's GMAT 800
This advanced guide includes hundreds of difficult questions with detailed answer explanations intended to help students build speed and accuracy, powerful strategies for critical reasoning and data sufficiency problems. Although it does not have full-length tests, it actually provides the hardest practice sets.
"Rigorous, strict, hard. After understanding this book, I finally felt comfortable. It offers the best explanations on Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction sections".
Ruxandra Nicolescu, ASE graduate

Kaplan's GMAT
The book contains one GMAT practice test with answers and explanations, as well as strategies on how to succeed on the analytical writing assessment, how to prepare for problem solving, critical reasoning, data sufficiency, reading comprehension, and sentence correction. Extensive practice opportunities: 4 full-length computer-adaptive practice tests with complete explanations for every answer.
"I would recommend it as an advanced prep material. Very hard stimulus on Reading and Comprehension section. Useful and rigorous examples on AWA section. Good explanations on Critical Reasoning section." Ruxandra Nicolescu, ASE graduate

GRE and GMAT Math Workbook, published by Kaplan
Offers powerful strategies to help you score higher, targeted training of all the math you need to know (algebra, geometry and word problems), and practice questions including hundreds of review questions with thorough explanations.

The GMAT preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

The Fulbright Center currently stocks the following titles (with annotations by Irina Antonache, law graduate at Willamette University, OR):

LSAT: The Official Triple Prep Plus with Explanations, published by Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
The volume shows you how to approach the three LSAT question types using official explanations for right or wrong answers. The book includes some of the writing samples that have appeared on actual tests. It also gives complete instructions for the simulated test conditions, official LSAT instructions and answer sheets, as well as information on how to convert your score into the 120-180 scale.
It doesn't provide the best explanations on how to tackle the questions. Neither are the explanations in depth. However, it offers good test practice once you've learnt your strategies somewhere else.

Cracking the LSAT, published by The Princeton Review
The book gives you advice on how to eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you, crack complex arguments by zeroing in on the conclusion, use powerful methods of diagramming to solve game problems, ace the reading comprehension section by "mapping out" the passage, and earn a higher score on the writing sample by knowing what they're really looking for.
I find it very useful as it gives techniques for answering questions more in-depth. It's really good for the practice tests and it has lots of writing in it.

Master the LSAT, published by Nove Press
The volume contains detailed solutions to numerous actual LSAT questions, carefully selected to illustrate every type of question that has appeared on the test in the past several years, including the thorough analysis of a complete LSAT. These solutions will introduce you to numerous analytic techniques that will help you significantly not only on the LSAT but in law school as well.
I found very good explanations of how to approach questions or games in it. It's excellent for beginners as it has lots of practice.

LSAT, published by Barron's, 8th Edition
The book includes a diagnostic to determine your strengths and weaknesses, 6 practice exams with analysis and explanations, chapters for each section of the test with practice questions, explanations and analysis, and information on how to choose a law school.
Useful given the good clear strategies to practice and the test practice it provides.

LSAT, published by REA
Contains exercise drills for all test sections, an LSAT study course schedule, complete coaching and review, plus 6 exams. By studying the review, test tips, and strategies and completing all six tests you can discover your strengths and weaknesses and ultimately become well prepared for the actual test.
I find it more challenging, therefore I'd recommend it for a later stage of the preparation process. It's no doubt excellent for test practice purposes.

The LSAT preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

Focus on Vocabulary, Mastering the Academic Word List, published by Longman
This textbook gives high-intermediate to advanced students the advantage they need o succeed in academic environments. Excerpts are taken from college texts and well-crafted exercises. There are seven chapters in the book, each providing a series of exercises on word meaning and word families on a variety of subject areas, such as social change, natural resources, music etc.

WORDS for Smart Test-Takers, published by ARCO
The book includes 1600 need-to-know words from recent tests, the most frequently tested words, word games and quizzes.

Word Smart, published by The Princeton Review, 2 copies available
The volume offers the 823 words you need to know to communicate effectively, be more persuasive, get more from your reading, impress teachers, employers and friends, score high on SAT, GRE and other standardized tests.

GRE and GMAT Math Workbook, published by Kaplan
The workbook offers powerful strategies to help you score higher, targeted training for all the math you need to know, including algebra, geometry and word problems. It also provides realistic practice questions including hundreds of computer-adaptive test style review questions with thorough explanations.

Student's Usage: Helping Learners with Real English, published by Collins Cobuild
This book offers entries on: frequent words, words referring to similar things, easily confusable words, words that look similar in other languages, but don't have the same meaning. Each entry also contains definitions and explanations as well as real examples.

Grammar Smart: A Guide to Perfect Usage, published by The Princeton Review
The guide focuses on the basic parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc., the pronoun-verb agreement and parallel construction; it offers tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles, lively and humorous examples and stories to illustrate meanings, and brief, interactive question-and-answer reviews.

The preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

Review for USMLE Step 1, published by NMS, 3rd and 5th Edition
This book is intended to help medical students prepare for the USMLE Step 1 by reviewing all major content areas covered on the exam, become acquainted with the test format, determine areas where they may need further study through the use of key concepts included at the beginning of each explanation. It contains over 1000 test questions and offers a comprehensive examination of the key concepts presented in the first two years of medical school.

Review for USMLE Step 2, published by NMS, various editions
Comprehensive resource that guides preparation for the USMLE Step 2 clinical science examination. The questions, explanations and preparation guidelines will help you masters the high-yield information you need for in order to score high on the Step 2 examination. This book reviews all major content areas covered on the exam, familiarizes you with the test format and determines the clinical areas where you may need further study.

Getting Into a Residency: A Guide for Medical Students, author Kenneth V. Iserson, published by Galen Press
A step-by-step guide through the process of selecting a medical specialty and obtaining a residency position. The book provides invaluable information about all the medical specialties. It also highlights the difficulty of obtaining a position and mentions the number of available slots.

Graduate Medical Education Directory, published by The American Medical Association
The famous Green Book offers information on nearly 8,000 graduate medical education programs, including combined specialty programs in 15 areas. Contact information of the program directors is included. It also provides the program requirements for residency education in 112 specialties and subspecialties, the names and addresses of more than 1,700 teaching institutions that sponsor and participate in residency education, etc.

Official Study Guide for the CGFNS Qualifying Examination, published by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, 2nd Edition
Contains questions like those you will find on the actual CGFNS qualification examination. The questions are multiple-choice, "situation related" and representative of nursing as taught and practiced in the US. You can learn about the format and structure of the examination and identify your strengths and weaknesses through the practice tests.

The preparation materials that are available at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the study room, you need a valid ID.

ETS TOEFL Guide: practice exercises for each section.
The Longman TOEFL IBT: practice exercises, 8 mini tests and 2 complete tests.
Kaplan TOEFL IBT: 4 practice tests.
Thomson Guide for TOEFL IBT: 2 practice tests.
Barron's TOEFL IBT: 7 practice tests.

Peterson's GRE: 3 full tests.
Cambridge GRE: one diagnostic test; one untimed practice test; one computer-adaptive test; a writing skills builder.
NEW Kaplan: Higher Score on the GRE: one diagnostic test; 4 full-length computer adaptive tests;
Barron's GRE: one diagnostic test and one computer-adaptive test.

The following programs contain the former Analytical Reasoning section that you should skip; still very useful for preparation of the Verbal and Quantitative sections:

The GRE POWERPREP from ETS: two computer-adaptive tests; multiple tips for scoring high on the GRE test;
Barron's GRE 1: one diagnostic test; one computer adaptive test (learning mode and testing mode);
Barron's GRE 2: one diagnostic test; one model test; an extensive review for mathematics and vocabulary;
The Princeton Review: 8 diagnostic tests; one computer-adaptive test;
Kaplan: Higher Score on the GRE: one diagnostic test; 3 computer-adaptive tests.

The GMAT POWERPREP from ETS: two computer-adaptive tests; practice questions;
Peterson's GMAT: 3 practice tests.
Princeton GMAT: 4 computer-adaptive tests; 4 practice sets for the Verbal and Quantitative sections;
Cambridge GMAT: one diagnostic test; one untimed practice test; one computer-adaptive practice test; analytical writing skill builders.
Kaplan: Higher Score on the GMAT: one diagnostic tests; 3 computer-adaptive tests; practice sets for the Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, Problem Solving Data Sufficiency sections;
NEW Kaplan: Higher Score on the GMAT: one diagnostic test; 4 computer-adaptive tests; practice sets for the Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, Problem Solving Data Sufficiency sections.

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… It can be a requirement for admission to graduate programs in the U.S., especially for PhDs.
… It helps you stand out from other applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a specific area.
… It helps admissions as well as fellowship panels to supplement other qualifications for graduate level in order to offer you admissions and funding!

The test is offered in 7 subject areas:

•    Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; •    Biology; •    Chemist •    Literature in English;ry;

•    Mathematics; •    Physics; •    Psychology.

GRE-Subject tests are administered in English and measure achievement in these specific subject areas. They assume an undergraduate major or extensive background in the discipline tested.

 

The GRE-Subject maintains its traditional multiple choice, paper and pencil format. Each test takes 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete.

The tests are usually offered three times a year, in October, November, and April.
In Romania the test is administered in Arad at the Science Faculty (Facultatea de Stiinte) and Iasi at Euroed Foundation.
For details on test dates and centers see the 2016-17 Test Dates list, available online at https://www.ets.org/gre/subject/register/centers_dates/.

Update: Please be advised that you are required to bring a signed ID document with your photo on it. Your Romanian ID card does not satisfy the requirements because it does not include your signature. Please bring your passport, driver's license or any other ID form which includes both your signature and your photo.

The GRE Subject test costs $150.
This fee entitles you to one score report, plus up to four reports that ETS will send directly to the institutions you indicate on your registration form or admission ticket correction stub. For each institution you select after the test, you will have to pay a $25 fee.

 

Registration method varies according to payment method: credit card (most convenient) or bank check. Note: the card does not need to be in your name, so you can use the cards of family or friends.   

If a credit/debit card is available (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, JCB) or if you have access to PayPal and Western Union Quick Pay services, you can register online on the official website.
You will need to create a MyGRE Account to register. Go to "Register for a Test" section and follow the steps. You will get your Admission Ticket by e-mail.

If credit/debit cards are not available, the most convenient payment type is the bank check, and you will register by mail.
•    In order to be issued a bank check you need to pay the fee to any bank that conducts hard-currency transactions. The beneficiary of your bank check will be ETS-GRE.
•    Mail the check and the registration form to the U.S. address mentioned on the Registration Form (ETS-GRE, Box 382013, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8013). The registration documents must reach ETS by the registration deadline. All deadlines are receipt (NOT postmark) dates at ETS. If you miss the registration deadline please see suggestions on what to do below, in the "Standby testing" section.

Useful tips:
•    Photocopy the scheduling form as well as the bank check and keep the copies for reference.
•    Send your test registration by registered mail (scrisoare recomandata cu confirmare de primire).
•    As a rule, you will receive your Admission Ticket by regular mail approximately three weeks after you register. The Ticket includes information regarding the test date and the coordinates of the testing center. You can also view and print your ticket online with your My GRE Account.
•    If you don't receive the Admission Ticket at least 10 days prior to the test date, please print your Ticket or contact ETS-GRE immediately to confirm your test center assignment – you may contact them by phone or by fax using the contact information on the GRE website.
In case you do not show up on your assigned day and hour for taking the test, the registration fee will not be refunded.

Standby testing:
If you missed the registration deadline, you can still try to test as a standby.
Standby testing may be available if sufficient space, test materials, and staff are available at the test center.
The standby testing fee of $50 is on top of the test fee. Further information on standby testing is available on the GRE website.

IMPORTANT:
The Fulbright Educational Advising Center is not involved in the administration of the GRE Subject tests. Please contact ETS-GRE for any problems you may experience concerning registration, receipt of the admission ticket, etc. All relevant contact addresses and telephone numbers are listed on the official website.

Questions on test regulations are answered at http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/test_day/.
What to bring: http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/test_day/bring/
Identification requirements: http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/test_day/id/
What else to expect: http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/test_day/expect/

 

At the end of the test, you will be given the option to cancel your scores if you consider you haven’t done quite well in the test.

According to the information available on the official website, for each test you take, you will receive a total score on a 200 – 990 score scale, in 10-point increments. The Biochemistry; Cell and Molecular Biology; Biology; and Psychology Tests also yield subscores on a 20 – 99 score scale, in one-point increments. Both current scores and scores from the five years prior to the current testing year are included in your cumulative score report.

The score reports of the GRE-Subject test are mailed approximately 6 weeks after your test date to you and to the institutions designated on your registration form or admission ticket correction stub. See the GRE website for approximate score report mailing dates. You can view your scores online free of charge, 6 weeks after the test. You will need to create or have a MyGRE Account to use this service.

In addition, you can obtain your scores by phone for a $12 fee approximately 4 weeks after the test date.

You can order additional score reports online, by phone, fax or by mail.
You will be charged a $25 fee for each institution you want scores to be sent to.

The additional score report request form is available on the official website. You will also receive one with your score report. Further instructions on how to order additional score reports are on the back of the form, in the GRE bulletin and on the official website.

The GRE scores are valid for 5 years.

At FEAC you have free access to our up-to-date GRE-Subject prep materials! The preparation materials can only be checked out for study in the reading room and cannot be photocopied. To check out materials in the reading room, you need a valid ID.

 

Also, when you register, you will be sent a free practice book that includes content topics covered in the test and detailed test specifications, a full-length test and answer key, and information to help you understand the scores you earn. The practice book can also be downloaded for free from http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/prepare/.

This section has been developed by FEAC staff based on visitors’ questions regarding this test, and to further support your journey to the U.S.!  
You may like to send YOUR interesting question so that we can expand this section.

 

Q: When is it best to take the test?
A: When selecting a test date, be sure to allow sufficient time for score reporting so you can meet the admissions deadlines for the schools to which you are applying. Again, mind that the GRE Subject tests are offered only three times a year!

Q: I am not quite happy with my result. Can I retake the test?
A: Yes, particularly if on the day you took the test you were not in top shape. However, according to the official website, large score increases are unusual, and for some test takers scores will go down. Especially if deadlines are tight, make sure you let the universities you are applying to know that you intend to retake the test to improve your score.

Q: How often can I take the Subject test?
A: According to the official website, you may take Subject Tests as often as they are offered.