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Chetna S
Scholar-Level 17
Check the British Council website, they have free online preparation and sample tests via MOOC. See here
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-ielts/free-ielts-online-course.
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-ielts/free-ielts-online-course.
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Vikas KaushikEngineer | Author
Scholar-Level 17
Hi,
Refer to the official guides like The Official Guide to the GRE by ETS, Manhattan Prep and Kaplan GRE Prep. For IELTS you can refer to Official IELTS Practice Materials by British Council.
Cambridge ESOL, IDP: IELTS Australia, The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS by Cambridge University Press and also check out preparation books by Kaplan.
Refer to the official guides like The Official Guide to the GRE by ETS, Manhattan Prep and Kaplan GRE Prep. For IELTS you can refer to Official IELTS Practice Materials by British Council.
Cambridge ESOL, IDP: IELTS Australia, The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS by Cambridge University Press and also check out preparation books by Kaplan.
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thakur garg
Contributor-Level 6
Just enroll in some good speaking classes. Mainly focus is on three things writing, reading and speaking. You need to require minimum 6 bands in each of them. When you feel confident that you can speak English with ease. You can go for the test. Exam fee is about rupees 12000 and exam takes place every month.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Chetna S
Scholar-Level 17
Hi, its about time management. The strategy used will differ from person to person. Ideally 3-5 months are required to prepare for the test. You must schedule it accordingly. Always begin by taking a practice test as it is a good practice and it shows your current aptitude skills and areas that need attention. You may plan out your study routine accordingly. Besides working on weak areas give your best at the areas you are confident in, these are the areas which will help you score higher. Read a lot, learn new vocabulary, follow current affairs, journals, etc. Above all, eat healthy and relax.
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Chetna S
Scholar-Level 17
Hi, yes you may, however see that you have enough time to submit your application. Ideally a year is required for the entire process and applications are submitted a year before the intakes. Also, I would recommend you to take the TOEFL if USA is what you are planning for.
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8 years agoHow much time should a class 11th student contribute in the preparation of TOEFL, SAT, ACT or IELTS?
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Devesh LathiEducational Counselor
Guide-Level 12
TOEFL- If you are proficient in English, then you should not spend more than a total of 15 hrs. Just solve few sample tests. Same goes for IELTS. If you are moderately proficient, spend 2 hours every day for 3 weeks.
For SAT and ACT: It depends on your proficiency and your target score. If you are aiming for the top 10 percentile and also are quite proficient already, then spend 3 hours for 2 weeks solving papers and revision. If you have just started preparing, then spend 2 hours for 3 months to gain good understanding of the test pattern and to do well.
For SAT and ACT: It depends on your proficiency and your target score. If you are aiming for the top 10 percentile and also are quite proficient already, then spend 3 hours for 2 weeks solving papers and revision. If you have just started preparing, then spend 2 hours for 3 months to gain good understanding of the test pattern and to do well.
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Chetna S
Scholar-Level 17
Hi,
The Official Guide for GMAT Review by GMAC is supposedly the best, you may purchase the book at www.mba.com. You may also check for GMAT prep books by Manhattan. To prepare for IELTS you may check these:
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
Cambridge IELTS Practice Test series:
Barrons Writing for the IELTS
Cambridge Grammar for IELTS
The Official Guide for GMAT Review by GMAC is supposedly the best, you may purchase the book at www.mba.com. You may also check for GMAT prep books by Manhattan. To prepare for IELTS you may check these:
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
Cambridge IELTS Practice Test series:
Barrons Writing for the IELTS
Cambridge Grammar for IELTS
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Vikas KaushikEngineer | Author
Scholar-Level 17
Hi Bipin,
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Nidhi SharmaStudent Mentor for Foreign Education
Guide-Level 11
Hello, I will advice you not to apply to Canadian colleges, a rejection is evident. 20 backlogs is a huge number for this quant focused country. Check colleges in Australia or destinations such as Spain, Belgium, Poland, Norway, Italy, etc.
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Lalit BhandariIf I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong!
Scholar-Level 16
Hi Cherry,
Here is the list of must-have IELTS Books that I used to get Band 8.0 for IELTS:
1. The Offical Cambridge Guide To IELTS (Ebook + CD)
2. English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy with Answers
3. Cambridge IELTS 11 with Answers and Audio
4. New Insight into IELTS
5. IELTS Target Band 7: How to Maximize Your Score
6. English Collocations in Use Advanced Edition (Ebook)
7. Barron's Essential Words for IELTS
8. Barrons IELTS Practice Exams (Ebook and Audio CD)
9. Cambridge English Vocabulary in Use with Answers (Upper-Intermediate) (Intermediate, Upper-intermediate, Advanced)
10. Improve your IELTS Skills (including 3 different books: Impr
Here is the list of must-have IELTS Books that I used to get Band 8.0 for IELTS:
1. The Offical Cambridge Guide To IELTS (Ebook + CD)
2. English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy with Answers
3. Cambridge IELTS 11 with Answers and Audio
4. New Insight into IELTS
5. IELTS Target Band 7: How to Maximize Your Score
6. English Collocations in Use Advanced Edition (Ebook)
7. Barron's Essential Words for IELTS
8. Barrons IELTS Practice Exams (Ebook and Audio CD)
9. Cambridge English Vocabulary in Use with Answers (Upper-Intermediate) (Intermediate, Upper-intermediate, Advanced)
10. Improve your IELTS Skills (including 3 different books: Impr
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