Why to Join a GMAT Training Institute?

Having a good score in GMAT test is crucial, especially for the applicants who want to grab business education in a foreign university/ college.  Most of the colleges and universities fix GMAT  test  as a standard to evaluate whether the applicant is eligible for pursuing advanced business studies or not.

GMAT, abbreviated to graduate management admission test is a computer adaptive standardized test  in English and mathematics. It is conducted to evaluate the aptitude of the applicant  whether he will succeed academically in   business studies or not.

GMAT consists of three major sections, including  maths, verbal and analytical reasoning.  In every section, the applicant has to secure the minimum cutoff marks to  qualify the test.  Joining GMAT Training Institute Gurgaon is  a smart move to perform  better on the GMAT test. These centers provide you an opportunity to make preparation under the guidance of expert tutors.

Another important reason for joining  the coaching center is the fact that the experts will guide  you how  to make preparation for the test effectively  and strategically.  In the coaching center, courses are designed to keep the GMAT test requirements in mind. Besides this, the tutors also provide tips about how to perform better on the test.

So, join a renowned coaching center to secure a good score in the GMAT test.

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Time Management in SAT

The SAT test requires test-takers to read passages on diverse, sometimes very challenging topics and answer questions based on the content. These passages are excerpted from the English classics, general interest magazines and scientific journals.

 Comprehending the material in these passages requires students to read carefully and also to read between the lines to understand the nuances of meaning. Usually, Indian students find the reading and answering process a major challenge as they are not really used to, or required to, deal with this kind of material in their academic studies. They find Reading Comprehension difficult not only because of the alien subject matter but also because of their incomprehension of hard words (vocabulary) frequently used in the passages.  In other words, because of their limited vocabulary, their understanding of the text read is hampered. Both these related factors contribute to their inability to finish doing the Reading and Writing sections on time, which is severely limited.

To address these issues, and manage their time effectively, we suggest some pro-active measures for SAT students. First, cultivate the profoundly good habit of reading eclectically (look up the word in a good dictionary! - we recommend the excellent resource for SAT Prep – the Merriam-Webster, which is easily downloadable).  Read what you find interesting at first, then graduate to magazines such as National Geographic or Forbes.  When reading, make a journal in which you write down those words you find tough to understand and look them up. Second, pace yourself. Give yourself a target. Plan to finish a 1000-word article in about 10-15 minutes. Read daily till it becomes second nature. Be passionate about acquiring knowledge and know that knowledge is power. Read stuff that can make a massive and positive impact on your career and life. Third, because grammar is the underlying framework on which language is based, take time out to familiarize yourself with the rules of English language and usage. Harness the power of the Internet to make yourself an expert (as far as possible) in the language that can contribute significantly to your growth – career-wise and in life. Good Luck!

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IELTS v/s TOEFL - An Age Long Debate!

Following the discussion over IELTS and TOEFL, we now understand their history and development into the present globally accepted form of language skills assessment test. We reckon some of you must’ve made up your mind by now on which test you’re most likely to take. There must also be few of you who are still divided between the two.

So, how about, we settle this age long debate for once and for all: Which one out of the two is better? Shall you prefer IELTS or TOEFL?

WHAT IS THIS DEBATE ABOUT?

Let us begin by quickly letting you summarize your learning about these tests so far. If you are   aspiring for higher education overseas or looking for a job (or both) in an English speaking country then you are required to prove your English language proficiency for the same.
Although both IELTS and TOEFL have been designed to evaluate your various language communication skills, there lies a significantly subtle difference in their testing methodology and structure thus making them unique from each other.
This uniqueness forms the basis of a seemingly never ending debate between the two that we are going to give a closer look at.

DIFFERENCES IN TEST STRUCTURE:

Here comes the most important aspect of the tests that becomes the food for the thought for critics.

IELTS	TOEFL
Assessment for academic English Assessment for General listening and speaking as well.	Only academic English is considered for assessments.

Thus, IELTS is a more realistic assessment examination compared to TOEFL making it more useful for immigration and visa purposes.

SPEAKING SECTION

One of the major four skills that are tested for your language proficiency; ability to speak fluently in the native language of the country you are going to study abroad is quite imperative.

IELTS	TOEFL
Face to face assessment. A short speech to deliver in the speaking section.	The testing process involves a microphone speaker. No real person present in the test.

It’s safe to say that, being presented with a real time scenario in IELTS, the students can reflect their confidence more in IELTS than in TOEFL.

LISTENING SECTION

Time again plays its part here.

IELTS	TOEFL
It is part academic and part social, taking only 30 minutes to test.	60 minutes long test with strict academic approach.

You really need to work on your concentration and focus while appearing for TOEFL listening section.

READING SECTION

It is essential to understand the basic difference between two tests that lie in this section in terms of format and context.

IELTS	TOEFL
Variety of questions from academic to general or social approach.	More of a multiple choice questions(MCQs) based format

Owing to the longer duration of TOEFL test and the MCQs, it does require a lot of mental acuity and focus.

WRITING SECTION

We do get a lot of mixed reactions for this one because some of you might have got beautiful handwriting while others struggle to make it more readable..

IELTS	TOEFL
A hand written examination in this section.	Mainly computer based requiring a fairly good typing speed.

Depending on which test you decide to take, you might want to practice your skill accordingly i.e., your handwriting or the typing speed.

USAGE OF ACCENTS

This is a particularly looked-at factor while debating on the preference between the two tests. IELTS offers a variety of English accents ranging from British, Australian, New Zealander and American while TOEFL is limited to just North American accentuation. We prefer to settle the score here by saying that IELTS eliminates the linguistic biasing more than TOEFL.

TEST DURATION

You are required to sit for about 4 hours while appearing for TOEFL iBT examination while it just takes 2 hours and 45 minutes for IELTS. Time speaks for itself. Doesn’t it?

SCORING SYSTEM

Considerable difference is seen in how each of these tests evaluates you in their report cards. IELTS is based on a system of 0-9 bands defining the level of proficiency; for example a band score of 9 in IELTS denotes ‘an expert user’, band score of 7 means ‘a good user’ and so on. While the TOEFL gives you a score in the range of 0-120 points; for example if you score between 101- 109 then you are ‘a good user’, a score in the range of 117-120 denotes ‘an expert user’ and so on.

Of course we can map both band points and scoring scale of IELTS and TOEFL respectively for a better comparison. For instance,

IELTS BAND	TOEFL SCORE	SCORE DESCRIPTION
9	118-120	EXPERT USER
7.5	102-109	GOOD USER
8	110-114	VERY GOOD USER

ACCEPTABILITY OF TESTS

Now this is what you must be digging for so long, to know which countries of the world accept TOEFL and IELTS readily for various purposes like immigration, higher education etc.
IELTS is accepted in USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and European countries while, TOEFL is a preference mostly by the universities of the USA.

THE JURY SPEAKS…

From the comprehensive analysis we just went through, on the subtle differences between these two tests, it is evident that the question is no more about which one out of the two tests is better. We understand that no matter there are very crucial arguments that sometimes stand in the favor of IELTS and some time for TOEFL.

The nail on the coffin remains the acceptability of the tests in the university and the corresponding country you wish to pursue your higher studies in.

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