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Q2.
How do I register for
TOEFL? |
Ans.
You can register online
or by phone or by mail.
The detailed information
about registering for
the TOEFL can be found
at www.toefl.org |
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Q3. How many times
in a year is TOEFL
exam held? |
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Ans.
TOEFL®
is offered
on specific
days of the
year. One
can access
the whole
schedule which
can vary depending
on the country
by following
the given
link
http://www.ets.org/bin
/ getprogram.cgi?test=toefl
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| Q4.
How many times can I take
TOEFL? |
Ans.
TOEFL can be taken unlimited
number of times.(It
is highly advisable
not to appear for TOEFL
too many times as it
may affect the applicant’s
candidature). |
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Q5. What is the
validity of the
TOEFL exam? |
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Ans.
Your TOEFL score
will be valid
for 2 years
after from the
date the test
was taken
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| Q6.
What is the scoring pattern? |
Ans.
Scoring is between 0
(Minimum) and 120 (Maximum)
with 10-point increment.
Four scores are reported
on the TOEFL:
- Reading
score reported on a
0-30 score scale.
- Listening
score reported on a
0-30 score scale.
- Writing
score reported on a
0-30 score scale.
- Speaking
score reported on a
0-30 score scale.
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Q7. How soon do
I get my score? |
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Ans.
The scores are
available online
2 weeks after
the exam date.
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| Q8.
How do I pass on my score
to the colleges where
I want to apply to? |
Ans.
The universities only
accept official scores
sent directly by ETS.
Scores to four colleges
can be sent free of
cost from the time of
TOEFL registration to
24 hours before the
test date. Subsequently,
for each score report
sent to a college, you
would have to pay $17. |
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Q9.
Do universities
consider photocopies
of the TOEFL scorecard?
Do I have to send
scores through
ETS? |
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Ans.
No, photocopies
are not accepted.
You have to
send your scores
only through
ETS.
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Q10.
If I take TOEFL more
than once, which score
will be considered by
the universities? |
Ans.
Almost all the universities
take the best score. |
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Q11. Do I need to
have the TOEFL score
at the time of applying
to universities? |
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Ans.
No, you do not
need to have
the TOEFL score
with you at
the time of
applying. But
you are required
to take the
TOEFL before
the deadline
of the university.
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Q12.
Is TOEFL mandatory for
applying to undergrad
programs outside India? |
Ans.
TOEFL® is mandatory
for Under Graduates,
MS, PhD and most MBA
courses across the world.
However, a few universities
in the USA and all universities
in the UK and Australia
accept IELTS scores.
The Top 15 colleges
in the US might waive
the TOEFL® requirement
provided you are able
to produce a proof that
your Under Graduate
degree had English as
its mode of instruction. |
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Q13.
What is the minimum
TOEFL score that
I need for admission
& scholarships? |
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Ans.
For admission,
one has to score
over 80 for
MS and undergrad
programs, over
100 for PhD
and MBA courses.
Usually a score
of 95+ is required
for students
who are looking
for financial
aid/scholarships.
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