TOEFL is one more important test you take besides your INBDE.
So What is TOEFL?
TOEFL is a language test for all International Students who wish to study in the USA. You have to take TOEFL even if you are a US citizen, if you have graduated from Dental School from outside the USA.
Schools would like know the English proficiency. As all the lectures, classes and communicating with the teachers and students and most importantly understanding the Subject requires English knowledge.
Minimum Score Requirement for Schools?
Some schools require minimum writing and speaking scores. And to be safe the best score is considered everything is above 100 when applying through CAAPID.
Lot Dental Schools have a minimum TOEFL requirement for students for even to be considered in to the Advanced standing program.
TOEFL iBT® Test is the test to be taken, for academic purposes.
How to create an account for TOEFL
Follow this Link: https://v2.ereg.ets.org/ereg/public/jump?_p=TEL
Cost to take the Test?
Once you register with ETS, you can find a location you convenient to you. This test cost around $245
Validity Period?
The Test Score is valid for 2 years
Study Material
You can buy study material from TOEFL which simulates the test, and it is of great use for anyone who wants to practice.
If you want to buy a Prep Course- You can follow the link https://v2.ereg.ets.org/ereg/public/testPrep/viewtestPreparation?_p=TEL
I used this and personally found this super useful.
2.Magoosh
After lot of research and feedback from friends of mine. I have found that Magoosh is a very useful resource and tool if you are trying to improve your TOEFL Score.
You have paid plans for a month or 6 months. You can choose your plans depending on your English proficiency.
Best My Test is another TOEFL test resource similar to magoosh.
It has monthly subscriptions just like Magoosh.
Follow the hyperlinks to be re-directed to the websites.
Good Luck
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