TOEFL

Getting admission in top universities in Canada is tough. But some colleges and smaller universities accept lower scores or give a conditional offer.

Yes, Ivy League schools like Harvard, Yale, Columbia usually ask for TOEFL 100 or above. Some programs also want high scores in each section.

Most top universities in USA ask for TOEFL score between 90 to 110. Some programs want more, like 100+, especially for master's and PhD.

Candidates are advised to source their study material from the official ETS website for authentic and up-to-date information and they can also solve practice papers that we have on our website here: TOEFL Sample Papers.

Whether a test is hard or easy is very personal. However, rest assured, the TOEFL test has been created to test your understanding of the English language and not to make you miserable. The tests are created keeping in mind the student and a good preparation plan would yield positive results.

There is no such thing as failing or passing the TOEFL exam. Every university would have its own TOEFL Score cut-off and students are required to achieve scores equal or higher than the set grade. Candidates should note that higher TOEFL scores would automatically increase their chances of securing a seat in the university and also make them a front runner for any scholarships being offered by the university. A low TOEFL score would require the student to re-take the exam to improve his/her performance.

No getting 80 in IELTS test is not very hard if you have basic English knowledge. It is considered an average score. If you practice the format for 2 weeks, you can easily cross 80. But for top colleges, you usually need more than 90.

Time is of the essence. Candidates should remember to start early, go through the entire syllabus with special attention to the difficult areas and solve as many TOEFL practise papers as possible. This way candidates can look at acing their preparation and performing well for the TOEFL exam.