California's twice-yearly Bar Exam (passing score 144) is tough, but they're working on making it less difficult for aspiring lawyers.
California's twice-yearly Bar Exam (passing score 144) is tough, but they're working on making it less difficult for aspiring lawyers.
California Bar Exam
California Bar Exam
The USMLE is a medical licensing exam for doctors to practice medicine in the US, testing their ability to apply knowledge effectively.
USMLE
GATE
GATE
The GATE exam tests engineering skills and aptitude for Master's programs in India.
CCIE
CCIE
The prestigious CCIE exam, a 6-part gauntlet for network engineers, is only conquered by 1%.
The prestigious CCIE exam, a 6-part gauntlet for network engineers, is only conquered by 1%.
CFA
CFA
The 3-level CFA exam, a grueling test for aspiring investment professionals, is taken by over 100,000 candidates globally and requires 4 years of work experience.
The 3-level CFA exam, a grueling test for aspiring investment professionals, is taken by over 100,000 candidates globally and requires 4 years of work experience.
GRE
GRE
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) assess verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills and are a prerequisite for many graduate programs.
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) assess verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills and are a prerequisite for many graduate programs.
Mensa
Mensa
Mensa isn't actually an exam, but a high-IQ society for those scoring above the 98th percentile. Still considered one of the toughest to join.
Mensa isn't actually an exam, but a high-IQ society for those scoring above the 98th percentile. Still considered one of the toughest to join.
UPSC Exam
UPSC Exam
The UPSC exam, notoriously tough with a 0.1%-0.3% success rate, selects IAS, IFS, and IPS officers for India's civil service
The UPSC exam, notoriously tough with a 0.1%-0.3% success rate, selects IAS, IFS, and IPS officers for India's civil service
IIT-JEE
IIT-JEE
Around 100,000 candidates take India’s Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE), an engineering entrance test with a meager 1% passing rate.
Around 100,000 candidates take India’s Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE), an engineering entrance test with a meager 1% passing rate.
Gaokao
Gaokao
Millions of Chinese students take the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), which is necessary for admission to Ivy League universities.
Millions of Chinese students take the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), which is necessary for admission to Ivy League universities.