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30 Aug 2010, 01:13
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Hi,
I'm very happy as I've achieved to improve my TOEFL from 102 (March) to 109 (August). This score allows me to apply to any business school
.
It is important to note that I took the GMAT between both exams. This fact undoubtedly helped in my writing and reading skills, and also in the timing. I also continued watching TV in English. However, I didn't practice speaking a lot.
Results
Second exam (August)
TOTAL: 109
- Reading: 29
- Listening: 29
- Speaking: 22
- Writing: 29
First exam (March)
TOTAL: 102
- Reading: 27
- Listening: 27
- Speaking: 23
- Writing: 25
Study
Key thing: I've used some useful templates that I created some time ago. You can find them here:
toefl-speaking-and-writing-templates-94210.html
* Speaking: My wife was also taking the exam so we used to speak some time every day in English after work, and some times asking TOEFL sample questions. I also took some English lessons with online teachers using Skype.
* Writing: I decided to start a blog, which forced me to write. I definitely helped me a lot!
* Listening: I watched plenty of american movies, tv shows and so on.
* Reading: I read some The Economist, NY Times and stuff like that.
Exam day
I strongly suggest you to use earplugs during the exam (I used them the second time).
Here you have my exam day debrief exam day debrief to see by yourself (quoted below).
rid
I'm very happy as I've achieved to improve my TOEFL from 102 (March) to 109 (August). This score allows me to apply to any business school
.It is important to note that I took the GMAT between both exams. This fact undoubtedly helped in my writing and reading skills, and also in the timing. I also continued watching TV in English. However, I didn't practice speaking a lot.
Results
Second exam (August)
TOTAL: 109
- Reading: 29
- Listening: 29
- Speaking: 22
- Writing: 29
First exam (March)
TOTAL: 102
- Reading: 27
- Listening: 27
- Speaking: 23
- Writing: 25
Study
Key thing: I've used some useful templates that I created some time ago. You can find them here:
toefl-speaking-and-writing-templates-94210.html
* Speaking: My wife was also taking the exam so we used to speak some time every day in English after work, and some times asking TOEFL sample questions. I also took some English lessons with online teachers using Skype.
* Writing: I decided to start a blog, which forced me to write. I definitely helped me a lot!
* Listening: I watched plenty of american movies, tv shows and so on.
* Reading: I read some The Economist, NY Times and stuff like that.
Exam day
I strongly suggest you to use earplugs during the exam (I used them the second time).
Here you have my exam day debrief exam day debrief to see by yourself (quoted below).
rid82
rid
06 Sep 2010, 07:38
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Nice ! but why did you decide to repeat it ? I mean 102 is decent and I don't think TOEFL is like GMAT the higher the better, or is it ?
I got 104 on my first and only try. I'm not a native speaker obviously and I didn't study. Actually I was very surpried when I found out in the test centre that there're speaking and writing sections while I tought It'd be exactly like PBT so I know if do it again I'll get much higher but should I repeat it ? I'm applying for MSF program and I meet the minimum requirement but if scoring higher gives me an advantage then I'll go for it
I got 104 on my first and only try. I'm not a native speaker obviously and I didn't study. Actually I was very surpried when I found out in the test centre that there're speaking and writing sections while I tought It'd be exactly like PBT so I know if do it again I'll get much higher but should I repeat it ? I'm applying for MSF program and I meet the minimum requirement but if scoring higher gives me an advantage then I'll go for it
06 Sep 2010, 07:47
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Hi FutureDr,
In fact I repeated it because 102 wasn't enough for my target schools (Chicago requires 104, Harvard 109). That's the only reason.
In your case, if you already meet the minimum requirement I wouldn't retake it. I don't think a better score would increase your chances of being admitted.
Good luck in your application,
rid
In fact I repeated it because 102 wasn't enough for my target schools (Chicago requires 104, Harvard 109). That's the only reason.
In your case, if you already meet the minimum requirement I wouldn't retake it. I don't think a better score would increase your chances of being admitted.
Good luck in your application,
rid
