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Testing & Education Reference Center

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Contact Us

In the United States and Canada, please
call 1-800-877-GALE
fax 1-800-414-5043
or contact your sales representative.

Outside the U.S. and Canada, find a listing of our Sales Offices and Distributors.

Finding Information

Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC)can help students find their perfect school match using a variety of search criteria, including institution name, location, tuition, major, average G.P.A. of incoming freshmen, religious affiliation and more.

This database offers information on programs for international students who want to study in the U.S., including TOEFL requirements, financial aid options and more.

With your annual subscription to the TERC, your library will automatically receive unlimited access to the premium services found in TERC including online practice tests and personal search agents.

Searching
Users can search TERC by using any of the following intuitive search paths:

  • Career Search - Search hundreds of occupations, take a career assessment and build a stellar resume
  • College Search - Search for colleges, distance (online) learning opportunities, programs for international students and nursing schools
  • Graduate Search - Search thousands of graduate, law, MBA, nursing and distance learning (online) opportunities
  • Specialty & Career Program - Search career schools, vocational schools, IT programs, Executive Education programs and private secondary schools
  • Test Preparation - Practice for college/graduate school admissions; exams to help you earn college credit; civil service/licensing; military entrance exams; and the high school equivalency exam
Search Results

Each search returns school information, practice tests, access to eBooks, school and financial aid applications, fee-based assistance on everything from entrance essays to resumes and cover letters and much more to assist in users make educated decisions concerning their future. All results can be collected and stored in Personalized Toolboxes users can create right from TERC — allowing users to keep the information they need where it can always be found quickly and easily.