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Call Direct: 1 (866) 811-5546 Sign In Start Free Trial My Prep →Choose Your Test SAT Prep ACT Prep SAT / ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips 37 TOEFL Idioms You Must Know Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL Does thinking about TOEFL idioms make your blood run cold, or do you think they’re a piece of cake? If this sentence has you scratching your head, we’re here to help! This guide will explain idioms, which are phrases that mean something different than what you might think at first. We’ll go over how idioms are tested on each section of the TOEFL, give you a list of the 37 idioms you should know for the exam, and end with the best methods for studying idioms. Let’s get this show on the road and start learning about idioms for TOEFL! Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLHow to Improve Your SAT Reading and Writing Score: 8 Strategies Posted by Allen Cheng SAT Strategies Are you struggling with an SAT Reading and Writing score between 300 and 500? You're not alone—hundreds of thousands of students are scoring in this range. But many don't know the best ways to break out of this score range and get a 600 or higher. Here, we'll discuss how to improve your SAT Reading score specifically and why it's so important to do so. Unlike other fluffy articles out there, we'll be focusing on actionable strategies. Put these 8 strategies to work and I'm confident you'll be able to improve your SAT Reading score. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: SAT Strategies8 Steps for How to Pass the TOEFL With a Stellar Score Posted by Hannah Muniz TOEFL Knowing how to pass TOEFL test day is critical for international students who want to an attend English-speaking school. But what does "passing the TOEFL" really mean? Is there a certain TOEFL passing score everyone must get? In truth, a TOEFL passing score is any score that's high enough to get you into the schools you wish to attend. Therefore, the score you need to pass the TOEFL will vary depending on where you're applying. In this guide, we explain why you can’t technically pass (or fail) the TOEFL. We also give you tips on how to find your TOEFL passing score, how to increase your odds of passing the TOEFL, and what to do if you’re struggling to reach your passing score. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLYale, Brown, and Dartmouth End Test-Optional — Will Other Schools Follow? Posted by Ashley Robinson SAT/ACT Score Target , College Admissions In February 2024, Dartmouth and Yale — two Ivy League universities — announced that they were returning to their previous policies of requiring SAT or ACT test scores as part of their admissions processes. Brown followed suit in March 2024 , announcing their decision to return to requiring standardized tests as well. For the past few years these schools have beentest optional ,” meaning students could choose to send test scores, but they weren’t required for admission. This signals a major shift in the college admissions landscape as other U.S. universities weigh if they should follow suit. So how does this change impact students applying to Brown, Yale, or Dartmouth ? And does this signal a larger trend in the admissions landscape? Let’s find out. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: SAT/ACT Score Target , College Admissions8 Top TOEFL Reading Practice Resources to Help You Study Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL In order to understand the passages you'll see in the TOEFL Reading section and accurately answer questions about them, you’ll likely need to do some studying before test day. If you’re not sure how to study for TOEFL Reading, we’re here to help! In this guide, we explain the format and types of questions you’ll see on TOEFL Reading then explain the materials you need to do well on this section. We then go over all the best TOEFL Reading practice materials available, including free and official resources. We end with final tips to keep in mind during your studying in order to feel prepared and confident on test day. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLThe Best TOEFL Writing Practice: 300+ Topics to Study With Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL Writing is the last section you’ll complete on the TOEFL. You’re so close to finishing, yet you still have two essays to write before you can celebrate completing the exam. In order to finish the test on a high note, you’ll need to be prepared for this section. In this guide, we explain the ins and outs of the Writing section and the materials you need to do well. We then go over all the best TOEFL Writing practice resources available , including free and official practice Writing topics. We'll end with final tips to keep in mind in order to ace the TOEFL Writing section. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLThe 8 Best TOEFL Speaking Practice Tests Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL The Speaking section of the TOEFL is often seen as one of the most challenging parts of the exam. You can’t just circle an answer and hope for the best, and any mistakes you make can’t be crossed out — they’ll all be part of your recorded response. This means that good practice is key to doing well on this section. In this guide, I’ll explain what preparation you need in order to do well on this tricky section, go over the best TOEFL Speaking practice materials out there , and give you tips on how to get the most out of your studying. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLHow to Ace the TOEFL Writing Section: 7 Expert Tips Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL Want to know all the information you need to write two great essays and ace the TOEFL Writing section? This guide has all the tips you need to do well on TOEFL Writing. We’ll explain exactly what you can expect to see in this section, then give TOEFL Writing tips tips on how to answer both essay types, how you should study, and what you should do on test day to make sure you ace this section. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLHow to Ace TOEFL Reading: Tips, Strategies, and Practice Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL Nowhere else on the TOEFL will you be expected to read so much English and know such a wide variety of vocab words as on the TOEFL Reading section. And on top of that, you’ll have to answer dozens of questions on what you’ve read. No wonder many TOEFL students feel intimidated by the Reading module. However, TOEFL Reading is actually one of the more straightforward sections of the exam, and knowing what to expect will make it a lot easier to ace this section on test day. Read this guide to learn exactly what types of questions you’ll see on this section and how to answer them. We also outline the best TOEFL Reading strategies to supercharge your prep and the TOEFL Reading tips that can help you get a top score on test day. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLHow to Ace the TOEFL Speaking Section: 6 Key Tips Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL The TOEFL Speaking section is a rapid-fire 20 minutes of reading, listening, jotting down notes, and (most of all) speaking. There’s a lot to do and keep track of during this section, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily, we’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to ace TOEFL Speaking. First, we’ll break down the TOEFL speaking questions you'll see and give tips on how to answer each question type. Then we’ll go over the best way to prepare for this section and the TOEFL Speaking tips you should keep in mind on test day. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: TOEFLThe Best TOEFL Practice Tests and Questions (Free and Online) Posted by Christine Sarikas TOEFL One...