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Updated: March 06, 2020Essay Topics to Avoid in Your College Application
Writing college essays for your college application should be taken seriously. It’s tough to say what is more important in an application essay — style or content — so it is best to assume that they are equally important and try to be as extraordinary as possible in both areas. When it comes to content, here are some topics you should definitely try to avoid.
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Updated: February 26, 2020New Scored Practice Test now available
A third Scored Practice Test is now available as a standalone purchase or as great value in the new Platinum preparation package. The addition of this test provides you with another chance to familiarize yourself with PTE Academic and gives you an indication of how you will perform.
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Updated: February 26, 2020Pearson: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
PTE Academic is the most accurate, unbiased and secure English test for international study. Powered by our state-of-the-art AI, PTE Academic gives test takers the fastest and most flexible way of proving their English language proficiency for university admissions.
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Updated: December 13, 2019The TOEFL® test is shortened
Great news for you! The TOEFL iBT® test has been shortened by 30 minutes, to just 3 hours, with no changes to the overall test format or question types.
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Updated: December 13, 2019MyBest™ scores helps you stand out to admissions officers.
The TOEFL® test now has MyBest™ scores, a new feature allowing you to showcase your top section scores from the TOEFL tests you’ve taken in the previous two years. With MyBest scores, you may be able to achieve the scores you need faster—and take the test fewer times—to meet the score requirements at the schools in which you plan to apply.
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Updated: November 01, 2019Now it’s even easier to register for the TOEFL® test.
If you’ve been thinking about registering for theTOEFL® test with the goal to study abroad, we’ve got great news for you. The TOEFL test registration process has been greatly improved, making it easier for you to sign up, access test prep, check test dates and locations prior to registering, and so much more.
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Updated: October 14, 2019In Pursuit of Seamless College Transfers
In a recent Inside Higher Ed article, Steven Mintz, executive director of the University of Texas System's Institute for Transformational Learning, spoke to four major barriers of innovation in higher education. One of the highest roadblocks he cited was the failure of universities to streamline the college transfer process.
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Updated: September 17, 2019What to expect from the better TOEFL® test.
When you’re looking to study abroad, there are many exciting choices to be made, starting with which English-language test can best help you prepare. The TOEFL® test gives you an advantage at universities worldwide, including in the U.S., Australia and Canada.
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Updated: September 10, 20198 Tips for Better Application Essays
Summer days can be the “dog days” of the college application process. This is especially true for rising high school seniors who have identified the schools they will apply to and are struggling to get their arms around their essay assignments!
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Updated: July 11, 2019IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, a test designed to assess the language ability of non-native speakers of English for admissions into higher education and other purposes. IELTS tests all four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
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Updated: April 05, 2019TOEFL iBT® Study Tips
By scoring well on the TOEFL iBT™ test, you can be eligible for admission to virtually any school in the United States.
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Updated: April 05, 2019TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The TOEFL® test is designed for students whose first language is not English and who need to meet English-language proficiency requirements for university applications and admissions.
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Updated: November 12, 2018Unlock Your Potential with The TOEFL® Test!
Studying abroad is an exciting way to explore the world up close, gain valuable life experience and achieve your academic goals! Learning English abroad can open doors to a world of opportunities. Taking the TOEFL® test is the next step toward reaching them.
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Updated: August 08, 2018Apply directly to U.S. schools from StudyUSA.com!
StudyUSA.com is the fastest and easiest way to apply to U.S. programs.
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Updated: September 29, 2017More People Go More Places with IELTS
IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. More than 10,000 organisations in 140 countries accept IELTS, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
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Updated: August 05, 2017Stand out: Things you can do to excel on a university application
The very first thing that any applicant to a selective US college should realize is that it is a competitive process.
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Updated: August 01, 2017Four Misconceptions about the TOEFL
As international students prepare their applications and supporting materials for consideration by American universities, a great deal of attention is focused on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL is a standardized exam that focuses solely on the test-taker’s ability to listen to, read, speak, and write English in an academic environment.
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Updated: May 18, 2017Admissions Tests for International Students | Study in the USA
Whether you attend an English language program, community college, or university in the United States you may be required to take admission tests as part of your application. You will be required to take admission tests if you plan to complete a graduate or doctorate program. The tests below are the most common. Read on to learn more!
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Updated: March 09, 2017Writing Personal Statements for Graduate Admission
Applying for admission to a graduate program in the United States can be challenging. The process starts by choosing a specific graduate program and then finding out which colleges and universities offer this graduate program.
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Updated: November 13, 2016ACT vs SAT: Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Test
ACT vs SAT…an important choice and an epic battle that most high school students will have to take sides on.
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