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My family member is at a North American university dealing mostly with undergrads and wouldn't know what to say about your situation. I just mention that to stress that the advisers really want to help you. That's what they do. Just call in to some of the schools you are interested in and ask. You'l...
- by watchsmart
Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:13 pm- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: Bad TOEFL
- Replies: 5
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I guess you have to contact the school and ask about it. Talk to one of the academic advisers. One of my family members is an academic adviser/career counselor at a major university. Just call and they'll give you an honest answer. ALSO: If you got a 23 in speaking and a 25 in writing then you are C...
- by watchsmart
Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:02 am- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: Bad TOEFL
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3089
Nice. Thanks for passing that along. I'll try that method out with my students. One of the toughest things my kids have (even the high level ones) is taking good notes during demo listening tests. Will let you know how it works out!
- by watchsmart
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:50 pm- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: I beat the TOEFL - 113/120
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17844
Can you share more about your note-taking strategies? That's something a lot of students struggle with.
- by watchsmart
Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:39 am- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: I beat the TOEFL - 113/120
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17844
If you're following good templates that means your writing has good organization. Are you suffering because of poor grammar and usage? Perhaps you should get someone to look at your essays and point out possible problem areas.
- by watchsmart
Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:38 am- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: Toefl score
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3439
The tests on the CD are rated for reading and listening. All of the textbooks that come with mock TOEFL software provide scores for those sections. Of course the speaking and writing sections are not rated since a human has to do that. The practice tests on the official website DO provide you with a...
- by watchsmart
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:28 pm- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: Are the practice tests from the official TOEFL guide rated?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1818
You can take the TOEFL in just about any country in the world. Check out the master list:
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/tclists/IBT_a.html
It doesn't matter where you take the test.
- by watchsmart
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:22 pm- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: How can I take this exam?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2073
If you are relatively fluent, then your chances of getting a good score are relatively good! You just need to study every day. Some study notes: 1. Build up your vocabulary. Use vocabulary flashcards. As many as possible. Build up a stack of vocab cards to use every day. Quiz yourself and when you'v...
- by watchsmart
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:20 pm- Forum: English Language Tests
- Topic: TOEFL for a non-native
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2634