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This is the second part of our discussion on minimum TOEFL score requirement. In this article, we are sharing some TOEFL prep advice so you don’t feel too overwhelmed.
- Know the grading system. As you study, keep in mind what the raters are looking for in terms of a good essay and speaking response. What makes an independent essay get the high score of a 5? What can I do in order to make my integrated speaking responses gain the high score of a 4? The better you know how they grade you, the better you will do on test day.
- Learn the point system. In addition to knowing the rating system of speaking and writing responses, get to know what questions are worth their particular number of points. For example, in the reading or listening section, if you are answering a categorizing question where you are asked to place particular words or phrases into a category – how would they grade your answer if you got three out of four categorizations wrong? These are important things to know so you have no surprises on test day.
- Study the TOEFL on a section-by-section basis. Occasionally, when you have the time, it’s a great idea to practice all four skills (reading, listening, speaking & writing) all in the same day; however, it’s in your best interest to focus on each of the skills one at a time. For example, take two days in a row and just work on your speaking. Warm up with independent speaking tasks and then move on to the more challenging integrated tasks.
Remember, progress on the TOEFL takes time, so be patient with yourself.
Overall, the first step in your admissions process is to find out your TOEFL score requirement, then plan your studies accordingly. Be sure to understand TOEFL grading system and point system. Meantime, study section by section and be patient with yourself.
