TOEFL

We have got some of the best TOEFL exam day tips for you to perform your best on your TOEFL exam day. As the day arrives, the only item you must bring on the test day to your test centre is a valid and acceptable ID which is a valid passport for Indians taking the test, there are no exceptions to this policy. Kindly note that your passport has to be An original document (photocopies not allowed)Valid (expired documents are not allowed)Have your full name mentioned in it as mentioned during registrationHave your photo in it (a recent photo matching the test takers)Have your signature Also, remember that no other personal items are allowed inside the test centre except your ID as they may be inspected or confiscated.

TOEFL Scores: There are no good or bad scores when appearing for the TOEFL test. Candidates would be required to meet the TOEFL score decided by the universities. anything above would increase their chances of getting admission into the university and any score below the range could serve as a roadblock in the admission process. However, to make your test experience more personal and for you to understand your score better ETS has provided 4 to 5 proficiency levels for each skill. So where your score falls within that range tells you your proficiency for that skill. This will give you a fair idea about your performance, your strengths, sections that need improvement, and so on. Test takers can look at the table below to understand their TOEFL iBT Scores better. Skill/ Score RangeLevel*ReadingScore Range 0–30Advanced (24–30)High-Intermediate (18–23)Low-Intermediate (4–17)Below Low-Intermediate (0–3)ListeningScore Range 0–30Advanced (22–30)High-Intermediate (17–21)Low-Intermediate (9–16)Below Low-Intermediate (0–8)SpeakingScore Range 0–30Advanced (25–30)High-Intermediate (20–24)Low-Intermediate (16–19)Basic (10–15)Below Basic (0–9WritingScore Range 0–30Advanced (24–30)High-Intermediate (17–23)Low-Intermediate (13–16)Basic (7–12)Below Basic (0–6)Total Score These are added together for a total score of 0–120.

For calculating TOEFL scores, both human raters and automated scoring methods are used. This is done to offer a complete and accurate picture of the candidate’s ability. While the automated scoring method has the advantage of being unbiased, it does not measure the effectiveness of the language and content. Human raters are required to attend to a wider variety of features, such as the quality of ideas and content as well as form. Also, you are expected to answer at least one question in all sections. For reading and listening, you should answer at least one question. For writing and speaking, you must attempt one task each. For the online TOEFL iBT test, the result is four-scaled along with a total score.The overall TOEFL iBT scores are calculated by adding the scores obtained in 4 different sections of the exam namely reading, writing, listening and speaking. Candidates who have appeared for their TOEFL exam will receive four scaled section scores and a total score. Each section has a score range of 0–30. These are added together for a total score of 0–120.

The similarities between the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition of the test are provided below:TOEFL iBT® Feature / Description TOEFL iBT® Home EditionYesMyBest® scores: Showcase your best section scores from a given test (e.g., all scores from a TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition test; or all scores from a TOEFL Essentials test) in 2 yearsYesYesInstant Reading and Listening scores: View unofficial Reading and Listening section scores to gauge your performance immediately after the testYesYesFast official scores: Receive official score reports as soon as 6 days after testingYesNoAt-home testing options: Test from the comfort and safety of homeYesYesComplete in 1 test session: Complete the entire test in one sitting — no need to schedule separate appointments for certain sectionsYes

Candidates are required to visit the TOEFL login page and create an online profile. Then they’ll be required to pay the TOEFL exam fee of INR16,900 INR (test takers who register online can choose to pay in Indian Rupees, based on that day’s exchange rate, as calculated in the registration system.). Online registration on the ETS website is the fastest and the easiest method. Through the online method, you can register anytime and on any day. Be sure to spell your name exactly as it appears on the identification you will bring on the test day, which for Indian students should ideally be their Passport. You will be required to pay with a credit/debit card. Steps to apply for TOEFL Exam:Go to the official website of ETS and create your profile.Fill in all the information like your name, address, email id, etc.Make sure the information you provide is the same as it is on your passport ( Most important, your name must match your ID exactly.)Select your TOEFL test date  and TOEFL test centreConfirm your selectionProceed to pay the application feePrint out your acknowledgement form for future reference