COMPOSURE COUNTS ON ALL COMPETITIVE EXAMS !!!!!

Despite burning the midnight oil, despite revising the Barron`s wordlist thrice, despite practising grammar & other questions thoroughly despite , despite & despite  everything, I landed up with a miserable score !!!!! 

We often hear students grumble post exam but have you ever given a thought why does this happen? 

Why do some best of the students come out with pathetic scores? 

 Yes , the one & only reason is " your mental composure on the d- day". We have seen many a battles lost due to panic !!  Panic is the real culprit.

Tranquility pays !!!! But the hundred dollar question is - How to cultivate " tranquility" " composure" &" peace of mind" when we are facing our career`s most crucial test? Do you think it is an unachievable & unattainable arena ? Absolutely not. 

Here are a few tips to make you the coolest student with  loads of confidence ready to win the battle with any & every competitive exam :

1. Right from the start  be focussed , set targets & work incessantly so that you don`t have to cope up with the pressure of last minute preparation.

2. Feed your sub-conscious every night that" you have  to do it" " you can do it" & " you will do it" that nothing is impossible .

3.  Always aim high &  never compromise for substandard things ,not even the score.

4.  Leave studies one or two days before the exam. Relax ,have fun ,freak out, watch a movie  talk to your friends {don`t discuss the exam} most important eat & sleep well. No need of butterflies in stomach at the thought of the exam !!! We dont need them because it is not the BE ALL & END ALL OF OUR LIFE!!

5. Deep breathe 10 times every day by closing your eyes. Give your 100% in deep breathing. Its a good confidence booster.

Observe the above five tips religiously & I dont see any reason why PANIC cant be kept at bay & why you cant come out with FLYING COLOURS IN ANY EXAM...

All The Best !

On the Day of TOEFL

TOEFL is one of the essential tests for pursuing higher education abroad especially in the USA. A test that assesses a student’s proficiency of academic English, TOEFL is one of the deciding factors for the university to admit a student as well as for the VISA procedure. Here is the brief overview of how to go about on the day when you take TOEFL.

Like GRE or GMAT your passport is your hall-ticket for TOEFL. Make sure that your passport is in order before you even register for the TOEFL test. You will NOT be permitted to give TOEFL without your passport. Be sure to reach the test centre well in advanced so you can well complete all the formalities beforehand. You will be asked to fill a form and then your seat will be allotted to you. This process takes a better part of 15-20 minutes therefore make sure well before time.

Unlike GRE you are allowed to carry your watch and water bottle with you so it is alright if you carry these items. TOEFL lasts for roughly four hours so it is important that you are refreshed and alert. Don’t stress your self. Keep a cool head and concentrate on your test. It may happen that while you are still on the listening section some students have already reached the speaking section so make sure that you don’t get distracted. Also many students around you may start speaking on the same time. This is the time where you have to really concentrate on your task and do not lose your focus.

TOEFL is a fairly easy test. Do not be nervous but on the other hand do not get overconfident as well. You may see some simple but tricky questions so it is very important that you are well aware of the test pattern and the types of questions asked. Do well and increase your chances of getting into a good University. All the very Best.

CRACKING THE TOEFL

Test of English as foreign language is widely recognized as a necessary prerequisite by most of the English speaking countries.These are the 5 easy steps to crack TOEFL .

1.practice reading comprehensions
2.brush up your listening skills
3.breathe some spontaneity in speaking
4.put your writer’s cap on
5.make a habit of giving the full length tests for 4 hours as your test date draws near.

TIPS TO CRACK RCs

1.never read the passages in a reading comprehension
2.remember that TOEFL is a student friendly test,so as soon as you finish scrolling, the computer senses that you are done reading the RC and starts shooting questions.
3.so the first thing you do when you see the RCs is scroll down to the end of the page.
4.also remember that the paragraph which appears on the screen corresponds to the question being asked & thus making it easier for student to answer questions.

TIPS TO CRACK THE LISTENING SECTION

1.Jot down points as fast as possible when the conversation on a lecture is played
2.If your retention and grasping power is good, maybe you would just jot down the major points
3.when the question flashes on the screen ,correlate it with your points, scan the options and then make your answer choice.
4.listening section requires practice but its very simple once you get the hang of it.

TIPS TO CRACK THE SPEAKING SECTION

1.The first two tasks in the speaking section requires a good presence of mind and spontaneity. So be careful while answering them.
2.for the remaining 4 tasks, if you are well versed with speaking sections from the CD tests ,you can very well answer the questions smoothly.
3.for those who fumble while speaking here Is a tip :- you can record your voice,say in the cell phone or a recorder,as if you are answering a question from toefl speaking section itself and then listen to it.You yourself will be able to judge your mistakes and hone your speaking skills and vocabulary.
4.Toefl requires clear,lucid pronunciation with simple yet a sound knowledge of vocabulary
5.for the first two tasks, group discussions ,or one on one discussions with a friend is recommended.

TIPS TO CRACK THE WRITING SECTION

1.the section which most of students tend to neglect is in fact the most important section of all.
2.just two tasks carrying weightage of 30 on scale
3.for answering the issue ,remember to ask 3 “ WHY ” questions,jot down points which support or bolster the answer tp those “WHY” questions and then garnish it with apt and suitable examples.
4.use simple, good vocabulary, avoid spelling mistakes and do not present your views in a complicated way.

ALL THE BEST.

Tips for The TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language commonly known as TOEFL ,a two and half hour test is used to assess your ability to use and understand type of english used in an academic environment. The TOEFL exam presents questions & tasks that integrate 4 essential skills-reading,listening,speaking and writing.

Fortunately TOEFL is not as daunting as it may seem.

This internet based test can be successfully attempted with the following points :

1. Careful and strategic learning

2. Religious practice on different cds (available at FACT)

3. Working with focus on the weaker areas (like speaking & writing)

4. Exercising patience & perseverance specially during reading & listening where experimental questions are likely to come.