Let’s take a closer look at the psychometric test and try to answer the questions most often asked by applicants.<\/p>\n
The psychometric exam (psychometric) is the required test for applicants to higher educational institutions in
\n Israel.<\/p>\n
The National Institute for Testing and Evaluation<\/strong> (NITE) is responsible for compiling, conducting <\/p>\n Since 2018, the number of psychometric tests in Hebrew a year has dropped from five to four, but the ban on You can take the psychometric test in Hebrew in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The exact dates of the The psychometric test In English takes place twice a year: in spring and in summer.<\/p>\n At the moment, there are no plans to increase the number of psychometric tests per year, since a new exam Universities are not able to accept all applicants, therefore preference in enrollment is given to In order to predict the success of an applicant in academic studies, most universities rely on the score The sole purpose of the psychometric exam is to predict the likelihood of an applicant’s success: the higher At the same time, it is important to remember that we are talking only about the likelihood of graduating A student’s success is influenced by a number of factors: motivation, flexibility of thought, persistence, More information about the procedure for registering for the psychometric can be found here.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The psychometric in English can be taken at any time after your arrival in Israel, regardless of the period No. If you are registered for the psychometric in English, the writing assignment can only be written in <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It is better to take the psychometric in the language in which you read more often and more fluently. The If you find it difficult to choose a language, contact us and our experts will help you determine in which Sample psychometric tests in English can be found on the website of the National Institute for Testing and A high school diploma (“bagrut”) or a certificate of completion of pre-academic studies in the “Mehina” To sign up for the psychometric in English, you need to select this language during the registration The psychometric test is taken each time by thousands of applicants who require appropriately adapted Usually, these classrooms are used by the students of these educational institutions, therefore the dates of Every year about 70,000 people take the psychometric (from 8,000 to 25,000 per entry). NITE is a non-profit The price of signing up for a psychometric exam is a reasonable compromise between the NITE’s desire to The development of important exams such as the psychometric test is a very expensive process that requires The development of each task requires the participation of many experts and consists of several stages: Some of the questions do not pass the entire cycle of checks and do not end up in the real exam.<\/p>\n The compilation of the sections also takes place according to certain rules: you need to observe the The sections are assembled into complete exams according to various criteria.<\/p>\n After the psychometric test is ready, professional translators are hired to prepare psychometric tests in After the development is completed, NITE prints tens of thousands of exam brochures, distributes them around In addition, NITE develops and maintains complex computer models, such as a system for signing up for a In conclusion, NITE is constantly engaged in research work to ensure the high quality of the psychometric All of the following applies to psychometric tests in Hebrew and Arabic, since the exam in English, Russian Even if two exam dates are declared for a given psychometric entry, it is impossible to ask NITE in advance If a specific date is important to you, you can choose another exam entry, with a date more suitable for Within a week after receiving an invitation to the psychometric by e-mail, you can try to change the exam Changing the date of the exam is possible only if the psychometric test takes place on two days and there <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Distribution into classrooms is carried out randomly, in accordance with the data specified by the applicant When registering for a psychometric test, you can choose the date of the exam, the language and the region It is impossible to guarantee in advance a specific day of the exam, if two days are declared, or a specific However, you can try to change classrooms within a week of receiving an email invitation with the exam Change can be made on the basis of free seats in the classrooms. A request for a change of classroom can be You can change the classroom only if there are free spots on the specified campus on the exam date you Upon completion of registration for psychometrics, applicants receive an invitation to the exam by e-mail or The place and time of the psychometric test can also be viewed in your personal account on the NITE website, It is advisable to clarify all the details of the psychometry in advance, before the date of the exam. Click Psychometrics can be taken several times in a row. The total number of exams one can take is not limited.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you signed up for psychometry through the website, you should receive the confirmation of payment on the If you changed your email address after signing up for the psychometric test, please specify the new address After that, you can send a request to the applicant service department asking them to send you a copy of If, even after contacting the applicant service department, you do not find the confirmation of your <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you want to cancel your participation in the psychometric test, you can do this through your personal The registration fee will be refunded after deduction of part of the payment in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n Outside of exceptional cases set out specifically in law, the following rules apply:<\/p>\n – if the request to cancel participation in the psychometric is received no later than one day before the – if the request for cancellation is received after the registration deadline, the fee will be refunded <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The development of each task in the psychometric requires the participation of many experts and consists of Some of the questions do not pass the entire cycle of checks and do not end up in the real sections of the Therefore, we put a lot of effort into not only monitoring the general trends in the psychometric, but also Read more about the pilot sections in the psychometric exam here.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You can transfer the psychometric test to the next (or later) entry in your personal account on the NITE If the request to postpone the date of the psychometric is received before the end of the registration for If the registration for the current exam is over, thechange of the exam date will cost an additional 18% of An applicant who did not come to the exam on time can postpone the exam date in his personal account on the <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You can try to sign up for the psychometric after the end of your regular exam registration no later than The NITE publishes the opening date of the late registration on its website. The payment for the Please note: if you register for the psychometric late, you cannot choose the location for the exam (the Please note: when registering late for the psychometric, you cannot ask for an exam with special conditions Learn more about late registration here.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You can sign up for the psychometric in two ways: through the website or using a special form, which can be <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Preparation for the psychometric is a very complex procedure, which includes booking classrooms, placing This preparation needs to be highly effective and with the least amount of disruption possible. Therefore, Nevertheless, NITE often makes it possible to sign up for the psychometric during the late registration <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Most examination rooms are equipped with student chairs. This is how the vast majority of students in Israel Sometimes applicants ask for a desk and chair from an adjacent class, or try to take a seat at the only desk <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Most of the classrooms provided for NITE by educational institutions are equipped with student chairs.<\/p>\n Applicants are randomly assigned to classes and cannot ask to change the classroom.<\/p>\n If you are taking the psychometric in a classroom with student chairs, we recommend placing the answer sheet People with disabilities or non-standard sizes that do not allow them to take the psychometric test while <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Any classroom equipped with student chairs has chairs designed for left-handers. Examiners are instructed to It is important to inform the examiner immediately after entering the class that you are left-handed so that During the psychometric, you can use the bathroom only with the permission of the examiners and at the If, due to a medical condition, the applicant must use the bathroom often, it is necessary to notify NITE in If it seems to you that your potential will not be fully realized on the psychometric due to the fact that An applicant who did not show up for the exam will be able to transfer his participation in the If an applicant feels unwell during the psychometric test, they can contact the examiners and ask for If you encounter any obstacle during the psychometric exam, raise your hand and tell the examiner about the In any case, it is necessary to continue doing the exam (unless you have received other instructions from You need to raise your hand and call one of the examiners and explain the essence of the problem in a quiet From the moment an error is discovered, it is important to continue with the exam, making sure that you mark No! It is necessary to mark all the answers on the answer sheet before the end of the time allotted for the The written assignment in the psychometric is written by hand in pencil. The answers in the multiple choice A written assignment (essay) in the psychometric test is written on a lined sheet intended for this task. Some applicants who are allowed special conditions have the opportunity to type the essay on a computer. NITE rents classrooms from many educational institutions, so it is not always possible to know in advance in Most of the classrooms are equipped with student chairs, but some also have desks. NITE does not know which Thousands of applicants take the psychometric and classroom conditions may not perfectly match the Sometimes applicants complain about the cold or stuffiness in the examination rooms, extraneous noise or Some applicants ask to open a window during the exam to ventilate the room, others complain about noise if NITE tries to provide optimal conditions for those taking the psychometric test: it ensures that the In addition, NITE examines in detail all complaints about the conditions of the exam received during the If it turns out that the complaint was fair, NITE offers the applicant an appropriate and professional In any case, you should prepare for the psychometric test in advance: you can bring earplugs (not connected At psychometrics, the use of any items that make a sound is prohibited. Note only silent stopwatches can be Examiners keep track of time without interruption, from the beginning of the first section of multiple If the applicant stops the stopwatch at the end of each section and starts it again at the beginning of a For the exam, you must bring with you an identity card, on the basis of which you registered for the It is worth bringing the invitation to the exam (to easily find the exact location and time of your Learn more here.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You cannot bring earplugs connected by a wire or band . You can bring basic foam rubber earplugs.<\/p>\n Also, you cannot keep any electronic devices with you during the exam (mobile phone, computer, MP3 player, In addition, it is forbidden to bring paper sheets, books, dictionaries, markers and stopwatches with sound. If you are an Israeli citizen, but you do not have a Teudat Zehut available, you can present an Israeli If you do not have Israeli citizenship, on the day of the exam, you can only present a foreign passport, on No. Studies have shown that choosing one topic of a written assignment from several takes a long time and In addition, the comparison of different written assignments of different applicants is less accurate.<\/p>\n Due to all the above circumstances, NITE believes that the disadvantages of providing the applicant with <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Different applicants have different tastes, styles, attitudes and experiences that affect the writing Evaluation of written assignment is objective and fair. The purpose of the written assignment in <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Academic writing is part of the psychometric exam. There are several ways to assess such work. An essay in The content parameter includes the following criteria: direct correspondence of the work to the task, the The language parameter includes the following criteria: clarity of presentation, correspondence of style to Experts reviewing the essay in the psychometric are carefully selected and trained at NITE. Each written The score for an essay in the psychometric test is the sum of four scores (two from each assessor). If there <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The applicant must write an essay in the language in which they are taking the exam. If the psychometric is Those who take the combined version of the psychometric test can write an essay in any of the languages If the essay is written in a language other than the one in which the psychometric test takes place, the <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n No. The essay is one of the verbal reasoning tasks and the score for this section includes a score on The value of the written assignment in the section of verbal reasoning in psychometrics is 25%, and the rest In our preparation courses, students receive not only a separate grade for each written assignment, but also <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you have a complaint about the exam you took, you can contact the NITE\u2019s appeal department in written Each request will be reviewed within 25 working days. NITE does not consider collective or telephone No one can fill out the answer sheet but the applicant. The National Institute for Testing and Evaluation Moreover, before starting psychometrics, the examiners read out detailed instructions, in which special Since the assessment for psychometrics is relative, special treatment of applicants who did not mark the Moreover, all brochures are destroyed after the exam (and not stored in the NITE).<\/p>\n At our course of preparation for psychometrics, students can write 10 complete unique psychometric tests at Since October 2012, all applicants who take the psychometric (in all languages, not only Hebrew), as well as The fact that an essay was included in the psychometric test reflects the importance that Israeli The ability to comprehend texts by reading and the ability to communicate well are complementary skills, and Reading is the main channel for obtaining new information, and writing is used to take notes of new By law, higher education institutions can determine the validity period of a psychometric grade at their Universities have accepted psychometric test grades for seven years, but some educational institutions have In order to obtain accurate information about how long a psychometric test grade is accepted by a given NITE does not provide educational institutions with information about whether the applicant received any Educational institutions have the right to independently establish criteria for the selection and admission Based on our many years of experience, if an applicant has taken the psychometric several times, However, it is worth checking this beforehand with the Admissions of your chosen institution.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n No. The score for the written assignment in psychometrics is calculated based on the scores of two Therefore, you cannot ask to double-check the written assignment, since this part of psychometrics has Checking the multiple-choice form is carried out using a high-precision optical scanner. Nevertheless, NITE If during the check it turns out that a mistake was made, the fee for the check will be fully refunded to NITE recommends downloading the official certificate in the PDF format immediately after the publication of An additional way is to contact the NITE assessment department by phone 02-6759555 and ask to send the If you have forgotten the password for entering your personal account on the NITE website, you can click Password recovery on the NITE website: enter your ID number and choose a method for obtaining a password:<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Within 45 days from the day of the exam, the grades are sent to the applicants’ e-mail address (or sent by If you did not unsubscribe from the e-mail when registering, the rating will be sent only in this way.<\/p>\n After publication, you can also see the grade in your personal account on the NITE website, logging in with Within three months after the exam, you can contact NITE with a request to re-send the grade (free of If you contact the NITE with a request to re-send the grade after three months from the date of the exam, In order to submit such a request, you need to select the required exam date in your personal account on the You can pay for the service using a credit card on the website or by downloading a special form. The paid We advise you to contact the NITE assessment department the next day after sending the form and check that The difficulty level of the spring and summer psychometric test is the same.<\/p>\n If it is important for an applicant to start studying at a university in the coming academic year, it is Nevertheless, the question of which psychometric is better to take – spring or summer – is personal, and the If circumstances develop in such a way that the applicant has more free time to prepare for the summer The grade for the psychometric can be viewed for free in your personal account on the NITE website. If you You can also ask NITE to send the grade by e-mail.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n NITE undertakes to provide universities with an accurate, reliable and objective assessment of NITE undertakes to transfer psychometric grades to universities no later than 45 days from the day of the Grades are sent to the applicant’s email address, which was specified during registration.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n In order to directly transfer the grade for psychometrics to an educational institution which is indicated You can also do this by downloading the form for requesting the transfer of the grade to the educational If no confirmation is received after sending the e-mail, please contact the Assessment Department by phone It is worth checking the receipt of the appeal the next day after sending the letter.<\/p>\n This service is provided free of charge. Once the grade has been submitted to the institution, it can be If the applicant wants to prevent the transfer of the psychometric grade to one or more Israeli universities Another way is to send an e-mail with a relevant request to the NITE assessment department In each such application, it is important to correctly indicate the name and surname of the applicant, the NITE calculates the grade for the psychometric as follows:<\/p>\n Each part has an individual scale of grading from 50 to 150.<\/p>\n Find more details here: Psychometric exam grades are sent to the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Bar-Ilan University, the During the registration procedure for the psychometric test, you can mark additional educational Check the passing grade to universities in Israel.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n and reviewing the psychometric test.\n<\/div>\nHow many times a year does the psychometric exam take place?<\/h3>\n
\n taking two psychometric tests in a row has been lifted. You can take the psychometric in English and in any
\n other language two or more times in a row at present.<\/p>\n
\n exams are set taking into account a number of factors, including the study schedule of the universities.<\/p>\n
\n has to be prepared each time, and additional dates would entail higher costs for NITE, resulting in an
\n increase in the price of the exam for applicants.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat is the purpose of the psychometric test?<\/h3>\n
\n candidates with the highest chance of successfully completing their first academic degree.<\/p>\n
\n from the psychometric exam and the results of the final school examinations (high school diploma, “bagrut”).<\/p>\n
\n the score on the psychometric test, the higher the chances of successfully completing their studies at the
\n university.<\/p>\n
\n from a university. In other words, the grade achieved on the psychometric test is not absolute value. Even
\n if an applicant has a high score on the psychometric, it cannot be unequivocally stated that they will
\n definitely complete their studies for the first academic degree, or that someone with a low score will not
\n succeed in their studies.<\/p>\n
\n diligence – and not all of these skills and abilities can be measured through exams.<\/p>\nHow long after arriving in Israel can I take the psychometric in English?<\/h3>\n
\n of time of residence in the country.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIs it possible to take the psychometric in English and do the writing assignment in another
\n language (in Spanish, for example)?<\/h3>\n
\n English.<\/p>\nIn which language is it better to take the psychometric – in English or in Hebrew?<\/h3>\n
\n scoring for the psychometric test is equal in all languages, so you need to choose the language in which you
\n have the highest chance of getting a higher grade.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow do I choose which language to take the psychometric test in?<\/h3>\n
\n language it is better for you to take the psychometric. (1-800-650-700)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhere can I find sample psychometric tests in English?<\/h3>\n
\n Evaluation. On our website you can see an analysis of psychometric exams in English from the past years. For
\n the students of our courses, we have also prepared all the solutions in printed form.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nConditions for admission to Israeli higher education establishments.<\/h3>\n
\n program is a prerequisite for admission to a university in Israel.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow do I sign up for the psychometric in English?<\/h3>\n
\n procedure for the exam.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow are psychometric test dates assigned?<\/h3>\n
\n premises. For that reason, NITE rents classrooms and auditoriums from universities, colleges and schools.<\/p>\n
\n psychometric exams depend on their schedule and, as a rule, take place when the majority of students are not
\n studying – on vacations and during national holidays.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat determines the price of a psychometric test?<\/h3>\n
\n organization which does not receive outside subsidies. The budget of the National Institute for Testing and
\n Evaluation is entirely dependent on exam fees. This budget is used to develop and run psychometric tests.<\/p>\n
\n provide applicants with the best conditions for conducting the psychometric test, enabling a fair and
\n accurate assessment of their abilities, and minimizing the costs.<\/p>\n
\n special attention to the accuracy of the tasks, the relevance of the topics and the precision necessary in
\n determining the level of difficulty of the tasks.<\/p>\n
\n composing the task, transferring the material to professional editors, making amendments, introducing the
\n task into the pilot (trial) section and statistical control over the quality of the question and the level
\n of its complexity.<\/p>\n
\n necessary proportion of complex and simple questions, vary the tasks and their content, etc.<\/p>\n
\n four additional languages: Arabic, Russian, English and French. Most of the exam options are also adapted
\n for applicants with special needs – for example, for students who have hearing or visual impairments, as
\n well as for examinees with learning disabilities or physical disabilities.<\/p>\n
\n the country, pays for the rental of classrooms in educational institutions where the psychometric takes
\n place, pays for the work of examiners and experts who check the written assignment and multiple-choice
\n forms.<\/p>\n
\n psychometric test on the Internet, programs for calculating and transmitting marks, and also takes care of
\n protecting the database of the applicants.<\/p>\n
\n exam and the accuracy of testing the skills of applicants.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow do I choose a date for the psychometric if two dates are announced for a specific
\n entry?<\/h3>\n
\n and French, as a rule, takes place only on one of the two declared dates (you cannot know in advance which
\n of the two).<\/p>\n
\n to take the exam on a certain day.<\/p>\n
\n you.<\/p>\n
\n date via your personal account on the NITE website in the tab \u201c\u05e4\u05e8\u05d8\u05d9 \u05d4\u05e9\u05d9\u05d1\u05d5\u05e5\u201d or by contacting NITE by phone
\n 02-6759555, extension 1.<\/p>\n
\n are free spots on the selected date.<\/p>\nThe location for the psychometric is not suitable for me. Can I change it?<\/h3>\n
\n when filling out the registration form.<\/p>\n
\n in which you want to take psychometrics (center, south, north or Jerusalem).<\/p>\n
\n classroom since until registration is closed, NITE does not know the exact number of people who signed up,
\n which defines how many classrooms will be needed.<\/p>\n
\n location.<\/p>\n
\n submitted through your personal account on the NITE website in the \u201c\u05e4\u05e8\u05d8\u05d9 \u05d4\u05e9\u05d9\u05d1\u05d5\u05e5\u201d tab or by calling
\n 02-6759555, extension 1.<\/p>\n
\n selected. You cannot select a specific classroom.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nI have not received \/lost my invitation to the psychometric. How can I find out when and
\n where I am taking the test?<\/h3>\n
\n regular mail.<\/p>\n
\n in the tab \u201c\u05e4\u05e8\u05d8\u05d9 \u05d4\u05e9\u05d9\u05d1\u05d5\u05e5\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n here for further details.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIs it possible to take psychometrics twice in a row? Is the total number of psychometric
\n tests that can be taken is limited?<\/h3>\nI have lost my registration confirmation letter and payment receipt. What should I do?<\/h3>\n
\n email address you provided.<\/p>\n
\n in your personal account on the NITE website.<\/p>\n
\n these documents. The copies will be sent to your confirmed email address.<\/p>\n
\n registration for the exam in your e-mail inbox, you can send an appeal through the menu \u201c\u05e6\u05d5\u05e8 \u05e7\u05e9\u05e8\u201d on the
\n NITE website.<\/p>\nI signed up for the psychometric, but have changed my mind and do not want to take the exam.
\n How can I get a refund for a registration fee?<\/h3>\n
\n account on the NITE website.<\/p>\n
\n end of the registration, the fee will be refunded after a deduction of 15%.<\/p>\n
\n after a deduction of 30%.<\/p>\nWhy include pilot sections in the psychometric?<\/h3>\n
\n several stages: composing the task, transferring the material to professional editors, making amendments,
\n introducing the task into the pilot (trial) section and statistical control over the quality of the question
\n and the level of its complexity.<\/p>\n
\n exam, but if the task has already been included in the pilot section, it has passed many checks and the
\n likelihood that it will reappear in the future in one of the sections of the exam that are assessed is very
\n high.<\/p>\n
\n discussing in detail the pilot sections with our experts so that our students do not have any unexpected
\n changes in the exam.<\/p>\nI signed up for psychometrics, but decided to postpone the exam to a later date. What do I
\n do?<\/h3>\n
\n website or by calling 02-6759555 (extension 1).<\/p>\n
\n the current exam, the postponement will be made free of charge.<\/p>\n
\n the cost of the original registration.<\/p>\n
\n NITE website or by calling 02-6759555 (extension 1) ten days after the psychometric.<\/p>\nI would like to take the nearest psychometric test, but I have missed the deadline for
\n registration. What do I do?<\/h3>\n
\n eight working days before the psychometric date (late registration).<\/p>\n
\n psychometric exam in this case is 150% of the original fee.<\/p>\n
\n decision on the location of the exam with late registration is made by the NITE).<\/p>\n
\n (for people with learning disabilities, attention deficit and physical disabilities).<\/p>\nHow do I sign up for the psychometric?<\/h3>\n
\n ordered from NITE.<\/p>\nWhy does the registration for the psychometric end more than a month before the exam
\n date?<\/h3>\n
\n examinees in an educational institution closest to their home to take the exam, printing individual answer
\n sheets and written assignment forms, printing tens of thousands of examination brochures, packing them and
\n distributing them to classrooms, hiring examiners and much more.<\/p>\n
\n NITE needs at least a month in order to work according to the exact number of applicants and their
\n preferences in terms of the location of the exam.<\/p>\n
\n period and even an emergency registration (on the day of the exam). Such registration significantly
\n increases the cost of the exam, as it imposes additional obligations on NITE at the last moment, therefore
\n we recommend using the opportunity of late registration only in case of emergency.<\/p>\nWhy do most applicants have to take psychometrics on student chairs, and only a few can take
\n the exam at a regular desk?<\/h3>\n
\n study. In order for the process of distributing applicants in classroom to be fair, NITE conducts it
\n randomly with the help of a computer. Research conducted by NITE has shown that the way applicants sit at
\n the exam does not affect the grade.<\/p>\n
\n in the classroom. NITE does not allow this, as it discriminates against the rest of the applicants (not
\n everyone can sit at a desk, not all classrooms can fit a table, etc.).<\/p>\nCan I ask to take psychometrics in a classroom with chairs and a desk rather than student
\n chairs (chairs with a writing pad)?<\/h3>\n
\n on the pad of the student’s chair and placing the exam brochure on top of the answer sheet. To answer a
\n question, move the brochure slightly so that you can see the correct place to mark on the answer sheet. The
\n rest of your things can usually be put on an adjacent chair (as a rule, during a psychometric test, there is
\n a gap between two neighboring applicants – two chairs).<\/p>\n
\n sitting on a student’s chair can contact NITE (the department of examinations for people with physical
\n disabilities) and ask to take the exam at a desk. An appropriate medical certificate must be attached to the
\n request, and this must be done no later than the end of the registration for the psychometric test (in
\n accordance with the instructions published on the NITE website).<\/p>\nI am left-handed and received an invitation to a class with student chairs. What should I
\n do?<\/h3>\n
\n provide appropriate writing conditions for left-handed applicants.<\/p>\n
\n they can find the right chair for you.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIs it okay to use the bathroom during a psychometric exam?<\/h3>\n
\n expense of the exam time. Since the examiners must accompany applicants when going to the bathroom, you need
\n to raise your hand and wait for your turn.<\/p>\n
\n advance (no later than the last date of registration for the current psychometric test). The request must be
\n accompanied by medical certificates. Detailed information can be obtained on the NITE website.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat if I get sick or feel unwell on the day of my psychometric exam?<\/h3>\n
\n you are not feeling well, it is worth rescheduling the exam for the next time.<\/p>\n
\n psychometric, ten days after the exam, to the next entry via their personal account on the NITE website.<\/p>\n
\n permission to discontinue the exam. If the applicant, despite feeling unwell, continues the exam, he will
\n not be able to make any claims against the NITE later on.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat do I do if something is bothering me during the psychometric exam?<\/h3>\n
\n problem. If the examiners in the classroom cannot solve the problem, they will contact the NITE
\n administration.<\/p>\n
\n the examiners).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat do I do if I notice that during the psychometric I make a mistake when marking the
\n answers (that is, mark the answers in the wrong place on the answer sheets)?<\/h3>\n
\n voice. Sometimes the problem can be solved by the examiners themselves in the classroom, and sometimes they
\n will need to consult with the NITE administration.<\/p>\n
\n subsequent answers in the correct place on the answer sheet. Do not stop doing the exam (except when asked
\n by the examiner).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIs it possible to mark the answers in the examination brochure and transfer them to the
\n answer sheet after the end of the psychometric?<\/h3>\n
\n current section. Anyone who does not have time to do it in the allotted time will not be able to do it
\n later. You cannot go back to a section after the time allotted for it has expired or go on to the next
\n section.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCan I type a written assignment on a computer? Can I use a draft?<\/h3>\n
\n tasks can only be marked with a pencil, just like the written assignment.<\/p>\n
\n There is room for a draft in the exam brochure.<\/p>\n
\n This is due to certain limitations or violations of the learning process, which justify such an exception to
\n the rules.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhy do different classrooms have different conditions?<\/h3>\n
\n which classroom the psychometric exam will take place and what the conditions in this room will be
\n (including whether there will be desks or student chairs in the classroom).<\/p>\n
\n applicants will be allocated for the exam in a particular case, cannot control the general condition of
\n classrooms and the air conditioners, as well as the level of extraneous noise.<\/p>\n
\n preferences of each one.<\/p>\n
\n other interference. Moreover, sometimes applicants with completely opposite preferences find themselves in
\n the same classroom – some are lightly dressed, complain about the cold and ask to turn off the air
\n conditioner, while others are warmly dressed, ask to lower the temperature of the air conditioner and
\n complain about the heat.<\/p>\n
\n the windows are open.<\/p>\n
\n examination rooms are properly equipped, informs educational institutions of the exact dates of exams and
\n asks on these dates to reduce the level of extraneous noise in the immediate vicinity of the examination
\n rooms, and also takes all measures to effectively and quickly eliminate unforeseen obstacles to applicants
\n if they arise.<\/p>\n
\n psychometric test or after it.<\/p>\n
\n solution to the problem.<\/p>\n
\n to each other and without electronic components), additional clothes and arrive for the exam in advance.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIs it permitted to use a stopwatch in the test? Why was there a difference between the time
\n I measured on the exam and the time the examiners measured?<\/h3>\n
\n used.<\/p>\n
\n choice tasks until the end of the exam.<\/p>\n
\n new section, the time difference accumulates over time (due to the stopwatch use by the applicant).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat do I have to bring to the psychometric? What should I bring with me to the exam?<\/h3>\n
\n psychometric (without it, you will not be admitted to the exam), at least a couple of pencils, an eraser and
\n a sharpener.<\/p>\n
\n psychometric test), food and drink (make sure that they are not packed so that the opening of the package
\n will not be accompanied by a loud noise that disturbs other applicants) and clothes, just in case the
\n classroom is colder or warmer than you expected.<\/p>\nWhat is forbidden to bring to the psychometric test?<\/h3>\n
\n camera, smartwatch, electronic dictionaries, calculator, etc.).<\/p>\n
\n Click here to purchase a suitable stopwatch without sound.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nI need to take psychometrics, but I have lost my teudat zehut (identity card). What should I
\n do?<\/h3>\n
\n passport (“darkon”), driver’s license or amilitary ID (“Teudat Hoger \/ Katsin”) when entering the classroom
\n where you are taking the psychometric<\/p>\n
\n the basis of which you signed up for the psychometric.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCan I choose the topic of the writing assignment? Is there a choice between several essay
\n topics in psychometrics?<\/h3>\n
\n significantly reduces the time for writing the essay itself.<\/p>\n
\n several topics to choose from exceed the advantages, therefore, in the psychometric, it is impossible to
\n choose the topic of the essay.<\/p>\nEach person has their own writing style, and these styles differ significantly – how can you
\n compare written assignments written in completely different styles?<\/h3>\n
\n assignment. However, good academic work meets the general criteria detailed in the answer to the previous
\n question, so these differences between psychometric test takers do not affect the quality of the assessment.<\/p>\n
\n psychometrics is to correctly assess the applicant’s ability to express himself in academic writing. The
\n experts do not assess the side factors.<\/p>\nHow is a written assignment assessed in psychometrics?<\/h3>\n
\n the psychometric is tested on two parameters: content and language.<\/p>\n
\n level of discussion, the use of critical thinking and the use of tools to organize the text.<\/p>\n
\n academic writing, literacy and accuracy of vocabulary, and range of vocabulary.<\/p>\n
\n assignment is reviewed by two independent experts. Each reviewer gives two marks – one for content and one
\n for language.<\/p>\n
\n is a significant difference between the assessments of two experts, the essay is submitted for verification
\n to a third expert, and their assessment is summed up with the closest assessment of one of the first two
\n experts.<\/p>\nIn what languages can a written assignment (essay) be written in psychometrics?<\/h3>\n
\n in Hebrew – the essay must be in Hebrew, if the exam is in Arabic – the essay must be in Arabic, if the
\n psychometric test is in English – then the essay must be in English (and so on).<\/p>\n
\n indicated in the examination brochure – English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, German, Italian, Hungarian,
\n Portuguese, Dutch (Dutch) and Amharic.<\/p>\n
\n result of the written assignment will be canceled.<\/p>\nWill I get a separate grade for the written assignment in psychometrics?<\/h3>\n
\n analogy exercises, sentence completion, logic, reading comprehension, and the written assignment altogether.<\/p>\n
\n (multiple choice) is 75%.<\/p>\n
\n detailed expert comments that will help them improve the result rapidly.<\/p>\nWhat do I do if I want to object to or file a complaint about the process of my psychometric
\n exam?<\/h3>\n
\n form (
\n relations-bureau\/<\/a> ).<\/p>\n
\n complaints on these issues. It is not enough to note your complaint on the questionnaire that is held after
\n the exam. You need to apply according to the above procedure.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nI marked the answers in the brochure and did not have time to transfer them to the answer
\n sheet. Can a NITE representative do it for me?<\/h3>\n
\n details this at www.nite.org.il.<\/p>\n
\n attention is paid to the fact that it is impossible to return to the section after the end of the time
\n allotted for this section.<\/p>\n
\n answers in the answer sheet within the allotted time will violate the principle of fair treatment of those
\n taking the exam and discriminate against other examinees.<\/p>\n
\n no additional cost, and our instruction is fully consistent with the instruction of NITE. During these
\n exams, experts at Okay check the accuracy of the applicants’ instructions – therefore, it is extremely
\n important to take part in all these psychometric tests during the course.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhy did the written assignment appear on the psychometric test?<\/h3>\n
\n those who take the psychometric under special conditions, have written the exam in the new format, including
\n a written assignment.<\/p>\n
\n universities attach to the applicant’s academic writing abilities. Representatives of educational
\n institutions are unanimous in the opinion that any Israeli student should be able to correctly express their
\n thoughts in a proper form.<\/p>\n
\n both are essential skills to succeed in school.<\/p>\n
\n material, apply the knowledge gained in practice and present new ideas. In addition, the skill of academic
\n writing is useful for completing assignments used by universities to assess the level of a student’s
\n knowledge (writing term papers and theses).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow long is a psychometric grade valid for?<\/h3>\n
\n discretion.<\/p>\n
\n significantly increased this period.<\/p>\n
\n educational institution, you need to contact the Admissions department of this educational institution.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDoes the institution that received my psychometric grade know that I took the exam under
\n privileged (special) conditions?<\/h3>\n
\n benefits for psychometrics on their own initiative. However, the institution itself may inquire whether the
\n exam took place under normal or special conditions. In its response to such a request, NITE does not
\n indicate the exact diagnosis that served as the basis for granting preferential conditions to the applicant.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIf my past grade on the psychometric is better than the current grade, which grade will the
\n institution consider – the best or the latest?<\/h3>\n
\n of applicants. NITE does not interfere in this process.<\/p>\n
\n universities usually consider the best score.<\/p>\nMay I ask to double-check the written assignment in psychometrics?<\/h3>\n
\n independent experts. If there is too much difference between these two assessments, the work is transferred
\n to a third expert for review, and their assessment is summed up with the assessment of the closest expert in
\n the assessment.<\/p>\n
\n already been checked twice.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCan a psychometric grade be challenged?<\/h3>\n
\n allows everyone to go through a re-verification procedure. This can be ordered no later than three months
\n after the psychometric. The cost is 60 shekels (data as of August 2021).<\/p>\n
\n the applicant. You can pay for an additional check via your personal account on the NITE website (you need
\n to select the required exam in the “Grades” section and then “Request for a second check”).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow can I check the grade for my past psychometric tests?<\/h3>\n
\n the grades for the psychometric and saving it on your device. All grades for past psychometric tests can be
\n viewed in the personal account on the website of the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation.<\/p>\n
\n certificate with the grade to the e-mail address that you indicated when registering for the psychometric.
\n This service is provided by NITE free of charge.<\/p>\n
\n \u201c\u05e9\u05db\u05d7\u05ea\u05d9 \u05e1\u05d9\u05e1\u05de\u05d4\u201d (\u201cforgot password\u201d) and restore it.<\/p>\nHow do I know my psychometric grade?<\/h3>\n
\n regular mail, if the applicant asked so).<\/p>\n
\n your passport number or teudat zehut and a password.<\/p>\n
\n charge). After this period has passed, NITE recommends that you perform this action yourself through your
\n personal account on the NITE website.<\/p>\n
\n the service is provided for 39 shekels (according to the information from 2021).<\/p>\n
\n NITE website, then the tab \u201c\u05e6\u05d9\u05d5\u05e0\u05d9\u05dd\u201d (\u201cgrades\u201d) and \u201c\u05d1\u05e7\u05e9\u05d4 \u05dc\u05e7\u05d1\u05dc\u05ea \u05ea\u05e2\u05d5\u05d3\u05d4\u201d (\u201crequest for a certificate\u201d).<\/p>\n
\n form must be saved and sent to NITE at score@nite.org.il.<\/p>\n
\n the request has been received.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIs it better to take psychometrics in English in spring or summer?<\/h3>\n
\n worth taking the spring psychometric, since not all faculties accept the grade for the summer psychometric
\n for the coming academic year.<\/p>\n
\n answer to it depends on when the applicant can best prepare for this difficult exam.<\/p>\n
\n psychometric, it is certainly better to take the exam in the summer, and vice versa.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nI did not receive an email grade for the psychometric. What do I do?<\/h3>\n
\n changed your email address after registering for the psychometric, you need to specify the new email address
\n in your personal account on the NITE website or contact the assessment department by phone 02-6759555,
\n extension 2 or by email score@nite.org.il.<\/p>\nI need my psychometric grade urgently. Is it possible to speed up the check?<\/h3>\n
\n psychometrics. Therefore, checking and analyzing a psychometric exam takes time. All grades of the
\n applicants who took the same psychometric test are published simultaneously. There is no way to speed up the
\n test.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow do psychometric grades get to the educational establishments? When and how will I get my
\n psychometric grade?<\/h3>\n
\n exam. The approximate date of the publication of grades can be found on the NITE website in the general
\n table of exam dates.<\/p>\nI received a request from my chosen educational institution asking me to send them my
\n psychometry grade directly, how can I do this?<\/h3>\n
\n in the NITE register, you need to select the required exam date in your personal account on the NITE
\n website, then the \u201clist of educational institutions\u201d (\u201c\u05e8\u05e9\u05d9\u05de\u05ea \u05d4\u05de\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3\u05d5\u05ea \u05e9\u05d0\u05dc\u05d9\u05d4\u05dd \u05d1\u05d7\u05e8\u05ea \u05dc\u05d3\u05d5\u05d5\u05d7 \u05e2\u05dc \u05e6\u05d9\u05d5\u05e0\u05d9\u05da”) and then
\n click on “add \/ remove educational institutions” (“\u05d4\u05d5\u05e1\u05e3 \/ \u05d4\u05e1\u05e8 \u05de\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3\u05d5\u05ea”).<\/p>\n
\n institution (https:\/\/www.nite.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/psy_scores_inst_acc-3-1.docx) and send it to
\n the assessment department as an email attached file (score@nite.org.il).<\/p>\n
\n (02-6759555, extension 2).<\/p>\n
\n received within seven working days from the date it was sent. If the educational institution does not appear
\n in the NITE register, the transfer of the grade for the psychometric test is impossible.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow can I prevent the transfer of a psychometric test grade to a specific university?<\/h3>\n
\n (by default, psychometric grades are automatically transferred to the universities), you can submit a
\n corresponding request in your personal account on the NITE website.<\/p>\n
\n (score@nite.org.il) one day before the exam, with a precise indication of which universities the
\n psychometric grade should not be sent to.<\/p>\n
\n teudat zehut number, the type of exam and its date (a similar procedure is available for those who take the
\n Amir, Yael exams and other NITE exams).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow is the grade for the psychometric test calculated?<\/h3>\n
\n
\n reasoning and English) and transformation of scores into a single scale.\n <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\n of each part. Each of the three overall psychometric test scores (exact accent, humanitarian accent,
\n and overall score) are scored on a scale from 200 to 800.\n <\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTo which institutions are psychometric test grades sent?<\/h3>\n
\n University of Haifa, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University and the Technion.<\/p>\n
\n institutions to which your grade will also be sent. Simultaneously with the distribution of grades to
\n educational institutions, the grade form is sent by e-mail to the applicant himself.<\/p>\n