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Be part of our research study to compare results from people who have taken both the Michigan English Test (MET) and IELTS Academic for college or university admission, immigration, or employment and we’ll waive your MET fee!
Be a part of an exciting study that will compare MET and IELTS Academic.
Thank you for your interest in MET!
Michigan Language Assessment is undertaking a concordance study that will compare results from individuals who have taken both MET and IELTS Academic. Read on for more information and complete your application today!
Before Starting the Application
Please review the application criteria for acceptance into the study:
- You must be 17 years or older at the time of testing.
- Testing must occur at an authorized test center; remote tests will not be accepted.
- You need to complete both tests within 90 days of each other.
- If you’ve already taken MET and IELTS Academic, you can submit scores from both tests taken in 2023 or 2024. You must have taken the exams within 90 days of each other.
- If you have not yet taken or scheduled MET and IELTS Academic, you may still participate if you take both tests within 90 days of each other.
- You must complete your testing for both MET and IELTS Academic by October 25, 2024.
If you have already taken IELTS Academic, you will need to submit a pdf, jpg, or png file of your IELTS Academic Test Report. We will ask you to upload it during the application process, but do not worry if you don’t have it available. You will have a chance to submit it later!
Ready to Begin?
The application form should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete. You do not need to have a user account for this site or be logged in. Thank you again for agreeing to submit your application.
When you’re ready, go to the MET Concordance Study Application.
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What does MET offer?
- The Michigan English Test (MET) is a multilevel (A2-C1) English certification designed to meet your needs when applying to colleges and universities and for healthcare licensure applications in the U.S. and other countries.
- MET assesses writing, listening, reading, and speaking.
- Speaking and writing sections are marked by humans, trained raters who understand the nuances of your language skills.
- MET includes tasks that are familiar to all students of English, so it is straightforward to prepare for.
- You can take your MET at a variety of test center locations.
Learn all about MET test format and scoring:
What else should I know?
- MET was developed by Michigan Language Assessment at the University of Michigan, with the mission to help you achieve your education and career goals by providing trusted English language exams that draw on the expertise of two of the world’s leading universities: Cambridge University and the University of Michigan.
- MET is your companion on your journey, not only at test time but beyond, giving you support to understand your results.
- MET helps you identify accepting organizations to share your scores with, and the network of these institutions is growing alongside the reputation of MET.
- MET allows you to turn your college degree or healthcare experience into a means to fulfill your aspirations and needs, giving you access to a variety of opportunities in the U.S. and beyond.
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