The PMA Entrance Examination aims to measure the mental ability of applicants in the areas of MATH (Algebra and Geometry), ENGLISH (Grammar, Composition, and Reading and Comprehension) and Abstract Reasoning which is called SPMA (Verbal and Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis).

The Answer Sheet:

• DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause problems with the reading machine.
• Take note that ITEM NUMBER 1 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 1 on the Test Booklet. ITEM NUMBER 2 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 2 on the Test Booklet and so on.
• When shading your chosen answer, make sure that you do not extend your shading outside the circle. Do not shade more than one circle. Do not make any stray pencil marks on the answer sheet. If you wish to change your answer, erase your old answer completely and shade your new answer. If you do not know the answer, make an intelligent guess. Do not leave any item unanswered.

• Cheating
• Talking to other applicants during the test
• Passing to or receiving anything from another applicant or unauthorized persons during the test
• Using any of the following: calculators, cellular phones, or any other electronic gadget
• Not following the instructions of the proctors (e.g. when a proctor says pencils down).