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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The overall duration of the Speaking Cue Card section is about 3-4 minutes. It's critical to successfully practise for the IELTS Cue Card section. Learn how the cue card activity is structured before you participate. You will be assigned a topic, one minute to prepare, and two minutes to speak. Within the time allotted, practise brainstorming and organising your thoughts. Practise speaking on diverse themes while pacing yourself to improve your speaking abilities. Create a test environment simulation using cue cards or prompts. As you practise, concentrate on your vocabulary, coherence, and fluency. To pinpoint areas that need improvem
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The overall duration of the IELTS speaking section is 11-14 minutes. Knowing the test format and practising frequently are necessary to prepare for the IELTS Speaking portion.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Yes. The PTE Academic exam is primarily an online exam. Candidates have to perform all the tasks on a computer screen present at the seat allocated to themduring the exam. Candidates have to speak into and listen from the headphone provided to them and perform all four reading, writing, speaking and listening tasks.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
SAT exam is basically for undergraduate courses offered in USA, Canada, UK and various European countries. The SAT exam is accepted for almost all undergraduate courses, only if the university in question is not test-optional and mandatorily requires SAT scores. The SAT exam is for various types of undergraduate courses, to name a few for reference:
- BBA
- BA in Physics
- BS in Computer Science
- BE in Chemical Engineering
- BA in Psychology
For courses like LLB or MBBS, SAT scores are not required because they are not a part of the admission process. But for all other types of bachelor's courses, SAT score is required. It is always beneficial to che
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The top 10 SAT accepting colleges in USA are as follows:
- Yale University
- Harvard University
- Dartmouth College
- Cornell University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- CalTech
- University of Chicago
- New York University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Brown University
There are many other SAT accepting universities in USA, while some are test-optional. Get more details at
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Funny you should ask. However, candidates should refrain from using any unfair means in any test leave along with PTE Academic exam. Using unfair means could lead to your test being cancelled and your registration money would be forfeited.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The toughest section in the PTE Academic exam would depend on the candidates' expertise. Students are advised to a holistic approach towards preparing for the PTE Academic exam, concentrating both on tough as well as easy sections. However, as per some sources, the PTE Speaking and Writing is considered to be the most complex part of the test as it involves assessment of two skills.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Candidates should understand that there is no such thing as failing or passing the PTE Academic test. Your preferred university would require a certain PTE score and you will have to achieve that or higher to be considered for admission.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Candidates who have prepared well for their PTE Academic exam may be able to attempt the tasks with ease. However, due to its integrated skills testing, short durationa and completely computer-based format can feel a bit chalenging to some students.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, the English test scores are required to apply for an Australian student visa if you come from a non-English-speaking country. PTE Academic is widely accepted by the Department of Home Affairs in Australia for all types of study, work and immigration purposes. Hence, yes, the PTE scores are required for the Australian student visa.
Candidates should note that PTE Academic is an English proficiency test that would be required by your university as part of their admission requirements/procedure. The Australian Student Visa would be based on your admission letter.
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