It might help some get into a top college, but only if they have above-average scores in the first place.

VOA: special.2009.09.17

In two thousand six, the United States had lower scores in mathematics than twenty-three of the other twenty-nine OECD countries.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

They say that some states have lowered their standards in order to increase student scores on tests required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

VOA: special.2010.03.25

But TOEIC scores are not used for college admission in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.01.15

American colleges and universities accept scores from the TOEFL and often the IELTS.

VOA: special.2009.01.15

Mr.Schleicher says international testing experts have investigated and confirmed the Shanghai scores.

VOA: special.2010.12.16

"In my book I call this the empathy bell curve. And part of what I'm exploring in the book is what determines where an individual scores on this empathy bell curve.

VOA: special.2011.08.10

Clint Eastwood, who plays jazz piano and produces his film scores, was especially supportive of Kyle's decision to pursue music.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

Iran has already put scores of opposition leaders, journalists,politicians, and ordinary protesters on trial for inciting violence and unrest.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

Mourners at the main government building in Bishkek pay homage to scores of protesters who died storming the building last week.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

Firefighters have so far protected most of the homes in the suburbs near Los Angeles, but scores have been lost.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

Thailand's National Health Commission reports that scores of medical specialists have moved from the state system to private health care.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

For more than eight years, U.S.drone aircraft have fired missiles at scores of suspected Taliban and al-Qaida leaders in Pakistan's volatile tribal region.

VOA: standard.2009.03.19

After his death, the baton passed to John Williams, best known for composing Academy-Award winning movie scores.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28