Entrance exams - grammar

Barush1 · Post by **Barush1** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:10 pm

Hello,
Is in entrance exams some test for grammar? (something like in TOEFL, FCE,... tests) Or it consist only of essay, math,logic, interview and that´s all?
I´m applicant from EU, so I don´t have to send any TOEFL or something like that to my first choice university. (non EU applicants must do that)

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Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:25 pm

What are you applying for? Which Uni and which subject?

I thought TOEFL/IELTS (or a high school diploma in English, like IB or A levels) was required for all the courses taught in English.

deejay · Post by **deejay** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:39 pm

since is optional for u guys from eu to send your proof of english that is u either sent it or write the test after u finished ur entrance exam and since u haven't send it u wait n write immediately after the exam.

Beep_Boop · Post by **Beep_Boop** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:43 pm

You're right, EU applicants don't need language proof, but I've read on many universities' websites about an interview.

The TAMK International Business entrance exam consists of a written part (a motivation letter, one essay, multiple choice questions, tasks of applied mathematics and logic) and an interview.

The SUAS Bachelor of Hospitality Management entrance exam consists of a written part and an interview.

The International Business entrance exam consists of a written part (two essays, tasks of applied mathematics and logic) and an interview.

International Business: 27th April 2011 (Raastuvankatu 31, Vaasa)
Multiple choice questions, mathematical-logical section, essay, interview

I guess it depends on the program you're applying to

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:52 pm

Well, if they ask you to write an essay, I assume they expect your answer to be in English (or Finnish). If a candidate's English is so bad the examiner cannot understand what is written or if the applicant's spoken English is incoherent, they won't give a great score. The "grammar" is just part of being able to communicate your ideas effectively.

Barush1 · Post by **Barush1** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:53 am

Penelope: I´m going to applying on Bachelor of Tourism at Laurea, Tampere, Kajaani and Vaasa. No I´m really sure, that it´s obligatory only for applicants from non EU countries.
Yep, nice idea - I totally agree, examinator will see your grammar skills on essay and interview, so in my opinion test of grammar is quite useless, but I hope that examiner will have the same idea

Adnan: yes, I know about the interview and of course as you said it probably depends also on field of applying too - but despite of this, is there any grammar test?

Beep_Boop · Post by **Beep_Boop** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:39 am

Well, I can only answer depending on what I've read (and trust me, I've searched a LOT about the exam) I have never read anything regarding an exam specifically for grammar.. so I guess you can rest assured.

Barush1 · Post by **Barush1** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:49 pm

Okay, thanks. Oh, you´re going to applying this year? I thought that you passed exam before - so sorry.
Where are you going to applying?

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:06 pm

Where are you going to apply to? (future plans and arrangements: going + to infinitive)

Of course it is possibe to use going + ing : Where are you going walking this afternoon? When are you going dancing? But those are action verbs and the focus is on the action which is continuous (walking, dancing). In your example (applying to a university) the focus is not on the time spent applying but rather on the plan/intention.

OK

Barush1 · Post by **Barush1** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:28 pm

Thanks!

Beep_Boop · Post by **Beep_Boop** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:36 pm

I've already applied to Turku UAS and waiting for the invite

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