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7 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Speaking section has 3 parts which has to be covered in 11-14 minutes.
Part 1 (4–5 minutes):
Simple questions about yourself (name, work/study, hometown, hobbies).
Part 2 (3–4 minutes total):
You receive a cue card with a topic.
One minute to prepare, then speak for up to two minutes.
Examiner may ask one or two follow-up questions.
Part 3 (4–5 minutes):
Discussion of more abstract ideas linked to Part 2 topic.
You'll be asked to compare, speculate, and justify opinions.
Tip: Treat it like a normal conversation. Be natural, but give full answers (2–3 sentences) rather than one-word responses.
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7 months agoBeginner-Level 5
IELTS Reading section has 40 questions of different question types. You need to complete them within 60 minutes.
Three long passages.
40 questions total.
Passages are taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers (Academic).
Question types: multiple choice, matching headings, True/False/Not Given, summary/note/diagram completion, sentence completion.
Academic vs. General:
Academic texts use higher-level academic language.
General Training uses shorter, everyday texts (advertisements, letters, manuals).
Timing tip:
Spend about 20 minutes per passage.
Don't linger on a single tough question—flag it and move on, then return if time allows
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, an expired passport is not allowed for the IELTS exam. You must bring a valid passport on your test day. Even if you have other ID, it will not work. The passport should be unexpired to sit in the exam.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students taking admissions in the Sacred Heart University can be eligible for various scholarships. The university grants financial assistance and scholarships to students on various criteria including Merit. The scholarship committee at the university reviews the high school transcripts and performance, average GPA and class rank, for admission in undergraduate courses. The merit scholarships are applicable throughout full term of the course and students need to maintain a certain GPA throughout their programme in the university. Some of the merit based scholarships s granted by the university are as follows (range USD 6,000 to USD 20
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
You cannot take TOEFL test in 2026. If name on your passport does not exactly match name you used to register. The staff will not allow you to enter the testing room at all. You will lose your entire fee.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
No. Candidates appearing for the TOEFL test in India have to carry a valid passport with their name, photograph, and signature. Other IDs like Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or a driver's license are not accepted at the TOEFL iBT test centre.
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7 months agoBeginner-Level 5
IELTS Listening section is for 40 minutes (30 min + 10 min)
Four recordings (two conversational, two monologues).
40 questions total.
You hear each recording once.
Question types: multiple choice, matching, labeling diagrams, short answers, form completion.
Timing: roughly 30 minutes listening + 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
Key points to remember:
Each section gets progressively harder.
Each recording is played once—no second chances.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate stands at 5% according to unofficial source. This shows that institution is highly selective and the applications are reviewed with utmost care. International students are required to meet MIT admission criteria which includes very good academic background, excellent extracurriculars top notch scores in standardized entrance test scores along with relevant work experience for some programs.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
The University of Toronto is highly regarded for offering the highest placement rates in the United States. U of T placement rate attracts international students the most. University of Toronto placement rate stands at 97%, and the graduates were employed within six months of graduation. This figure states that out of every 100 students, around 97 students secured employment. The university graduates are highly skilled in Leadership, Microsoft Office, Research Skills, Project Management, Communication, etc. The university graduates are in high demand all over the world. University of Toronto graduates work in leading sectors such as Bu
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