Nailing the GRE and TOEFL

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EPISODE 2 (Taking the GRE & TOEFL)

Foreign nationals applying to graduate school (Masters & Ph.D.) here’s a list of exams you need to take:

1. TOEFL
2. GRE

Test of English as a Foreign Language AKA TOEFL

What is the TOEFL :

TOEFL is an English language test for universities. It is mandatory for students who are not from a primarily English speaking country.

Format:

TOEFL has four sections: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Breakdown

• Reading(60–80 minutes) — You have to read different passages and then answer the questions.
• Writing(50 minutes) — You’ll be given a prompt to write on, or you’ll have to listen to a clip and write about it.
• Speaking(20 minutes) — You’ll be given a prompt and you’ll have to talk about it (your answer is recorded)