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ACADEMIC QUESTIONS: 1. How many universities did you apply to? This is a very basic question, but linked to this is the second question that is shot at you. 2. How many admits or rejections you have received? As explained in the above question, both of these are interlinked. Now if you applied to 4 were accepted in 1 and got 3 rejects. You don’t have to be Mr. TRUTH. So put it as applied to 4, got 1, awaiting 2, 1 reject or applied to 4, got 1, awaiting 3. (They will have the record of your admits and not of your rejections). But then state as this was supposed to be your first choice anyhow, so even if you would have had the admit letters from any of the other 3, you would certainly have gone for this one. 3. What is the purpose of your trip? The purpose of my trip is to do my MS in ___________ (E.g.: CS/Telecommunications/EE…whatever or PhD in _____) 4. What is your GRE/TOEFL score? Always try to speak out the better score first. Like if you have a good TOEFL score, say your TOEFL first and then GRE. Usually people think, they can go and lead them by answering long and sweet, like if asked for scores, the long answer might be : “Sir, I took my Computer based TOEFL and scored 270 at it, while I took the GRE and scored 800 in… [Read More...]
TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) Test of English as Foreign Language is a mandatory test, required by all countries to allow nationals of different nation to reside or study in their country. The objective of this test is to check the competency and fluency of the candidate in the English language. The TOEFL is a test that shows your level of English. The university wants to know that you know enough English to understand the courses and do well in school. Almost every university in the world requires a certain TOEFL score. How Does CAT Work? The TOEFL is a computerized test that adapts to your performance. This format is called a CAT (computer-adaptive test). As you take the test, the computer will select questions based on your performance. If you get a question correct, the test may select a more difficult one next. If you get a question wrong, the computer may select an easier one next. Thus, the test adapts to your performance. Each computer-based test section meets pre-established specifications, including the types of questions asked and the subject matter presented. The statistical characteristics of the questions answered correctly and incorrectly, including their difficulty levels, are taken into account in the calculation of scores. Therefore, scores of all test takers can be compared even though they received different questions. SECTION 1. Listening The Listening Section has been designed with purpose to test the candidates integrated “visuals and reading skills.” This… [Read More...]