Useful Guidelines to Study in USA Universities
Posted in TOEFL News & TOEFL ibt News on August 13th, 2010 by TOEFL ibt – Be the first to commentChoose to study abroad is a beautiful experience. And foreign students studying in the USA universities expansion far-fetched experience, which is an education in itself. Students decide on to study in USA, since at this juncture they acquire a grouping of exposure. They take place in associate with various students of unique races and cultures to facilitate enhance their familiarity and thinking capacity. But earlier than available on behalf of study USA plan, it is influential to expansion around ideas regarding the method and processes.
Here are around guidelines to facilitate can help all foreign undergraduate to study in USA universities. We can divide the entire process in to two like pre-stage, and post-stage.
Pre-stage
It is a fantasy take place rightful on behalf of many students to study in USA, wherever at hand is Harvard University the top largely university in the globe. But applying to study in such universities is not an laid-back task. A Foreign undergraduate must proposal his study USA on slightest a day earlier to leaving. A undergraduate has to tally an admirable percentage in the academic talent test (SAT) or TOEFL tally. A undergraduate requirement be proficient in English. Most of the USA Universities anticipate students to take in general GPA 3 tally in their preceding academic years. This GPA 3 tally refers to 65% scoring of a undergraduate in his graduation or teaching day. A dispatch of recommendation along with function fees and the certificates of earlier qualifications take to be sent to university as for every the admission procedure.
The cost of living and tuition fee is as well lofty in USA universities. Most of the universities take around 1500 to 35,000 dollars for every day as the tution fee. So the foreign students take to explain the impervious of sufficient monetary wherewithal to come together all their expenses in the university. This monetary line statement as well helps as a mandatory keep a record in the undergraduate papers USA function. A undergraduate is visiting USA on behalf of a temporary stay can apply on behalf of J-1 papers. If he has a partner or a son underneath the age of 21, he needs to apply on behalf of a J-2 papers. This papers allows to study even lacking undergraduate papers but does not permit to be successful. For a packed point itinerary individual can apply on behalf of F-1/M-1 papers. The top is your TOEFL tally, the better to acquire an F-1 papers.
Post-stage
Now you take crossed the crucial stage of your education in USA. A degree from some USA universities will categorically perform you a grouping of probability to acquire employed. The study atmosphere and the fortune to acquire involved in many fresh and innovative investigate projects will enhance your career. You can with no trouble acquire a lofty paid job across the globe. You can take part in the campus selection of various leading organization inside the university. You can acquire scholarships on behalf of studying in USA from organizations like AIFS (American institute on behalf of foreign study), underground scholarships and from the university itself.
The philosophy process of USA universities is much unique than other countries’ education method. They place lots of weight on the handy bank of education to facilitate helps to build a foreign undergraduate more techno-savvy.
Benefits are on tap while studying in USA, still you must take advice from foreign education consultants, who can take the entire process of study in USA and surely you can execute your dreams.
Praveen thota
Ielts Preparation Guidelines
Posted in TOEFL News & TOEFL ibt News on May 11th, 2010 by TOEFL ibt – Be the first to commentWhat is IELTS?
This test is for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 350 locations in 120 countries.
Who is the ‘IELTS Examination Preparation’ course for?
This course is suitable for students seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate university courses, who already have an Upper-Intermediate level or higher of General English.
What does the exam involve?
Listening -This is a test of listening comprehension in the context of general language proficiency. The test is in four sections. The first two sections are concerned with social needs, while the last two are concerned with situations more closely related to educational or training contexts. Texts include both monologues and dialogues between two or three people, and are heard once only.
Reading -The Academic Reading module consists of texts of general interest dealing with issues which are appropriate for, and accessible to, candidates entering postgraduate or undergraduate courses. The module consists of three passages or sections with forty questions. Question types include multiple choice, sentence or summary completion, identifying data for short-answer questions, matching lists or phrases and identifying writers’ views/attitudes.A variety of question types are used for the forty items, including multiple choice, short answer questions, notes/summary/flow chart completion, sentence completion, labeling a diagram and matching.
Writing – Appropriate responses for the Academic Writing module are short essays or general reports, addressed to tutors or to an educated non-specialist audience. There are two compulsory tasks. Task 1, requires at least 150 words. Task 2, the more heavily weighted, requires at least 250. words. In Task 1, Academic Writing module candidates are asked to look at a diagram, table or data and to present the information in their own words.In Task 2, candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem and asked to provide general factual information, outline and/or present a solution, justify an opinion, and evaluate ideas and evidence.
Speaking -The Speaking Module takes between 11 and 14 minutes. It consists of an oral interview between the candidate and an examiner. There are three main parts. Each part fulfils a specific function in terms of interaction pattern, task input and candidate output.
In Part 1 the candidate answers general questions about themselves, their homes/families, their jobs/studies, their interests, and a range of similar familiar topic areas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
In Part 2 the candidate is given a verbal prompt on a card and is asked to talk on a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare before speaking at length, for between one and two minutes. The examiner then asks one or two rounding-off questions.
In Part 3 the examiner and candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues and concepts which are thematically linked to the topic prompt in Part 2.The discussion lasts between four and five minutes.
Why choose IELTS?
IELTS is recognized as an entrance requirement by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA.
When can I take the examination?
Students can take the IELTS examination in India any month.
When are the results published?
Results are normally issued within two weeks of a candidate taking the test. IELTS provides a test Report Form giving a profile of ability to use English as assessed by the Test. A score in each of the four modules, and an overall score, are recorded as levels of ability, called ‘Bands’. These Band scores are recorded on the candidate’s Test Report Form. Each Band corresponds to a generalized descriptive statement of a candidate’s English at that level. The profile provided on an IELTS Test Report Form is normally valid for a period of two years.
IELTS Tips and Information:
Preparing to Take:
IELTS tests your ability to use English for academic or training purposes – for example, your ability to write assignments or interpret academic texts. You’ll probably get a better result in the test if you prepare properly.
Ways of Preparing:
Read the latest version of the IELTS Handbook (we can lend you one of these). The Handbook explains the test format and has examples of questions.
Buy some IELTS practice materials – available in the Library.
If you haven’t got much time, or if you feel you need individual tuition to help you with any particular problems, we can offer 1-to-1 lessons as well as our English for IELTS group course.
Take an IELTS pre-test – this will give you an indication of your present IELTS level in the reading and writing modules. The Director of Studies can give you the pre-test.
How Do I Apply?
You can get an application form from the Library. Please ask the Library staff. The Director of Studies will help you complete the form and will check available examination dates.
When Do I Get My Result?
Your result should be available within two weeks. You will get an overall score, (called ‘Band’) and also an individual score for each of the 4 parts of the examination.