TOEFL exam requirements suck!

[fyleow]

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[Lars]

I took the TOEFL back in Germany in 1999. That was pretty much the most secure test I ever took (video surveillance, lots of room between the test computers, passport check, ...) and I had to drive hundreds of miles to the test center.

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: Lars
I took the TOEFL back in Germany in 1999. That was pretty much the most secure test I ever took (video surveillance, lots of room between the test computers, passport check, ...) and I had to drive hundreds of miles to the test center.

was it worth it?

 

[dopcombo]

fyleow, i'm presuming its because you're not a citizen or even PR of the US yet?

heh, i remember taking the TOEFL. Absolutely ridiculous. Here I was taking the GCE A levels in english, and they wanted to test if I could read/write at that sort of levels...

I really think they should reconsider their definitions of native speakers. Does learning it for 12 years and getting a distinction in the UK's GCE A levels (you do this at 18 yrs old for those of u who dont know) not count for anything?

Does getting a 600 and above in the SAT I and II not count for anything?

pfftt. lots of retarded administrators around.

 

[RedScorp]

All of the universities I went through were not requiring TOEFL for anyone that has an american diploma, so I would talk to the people in admissions

 

[Ronstang]

When I was in college I had quite a few TAs that I wish would have been required to take the TOEFL.

 

[Lars]

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: Lars
I took the TOEFL back in Germany in 1999. That was pretty much the most secure test I ever took (video surveillance, lots of room between the test computers, passport check, ...) and I had to drive hundreds of miles to the test center.

was it worth it?

I had to pass the TOEFL with a certain score in order to have the chance to attend the university here as an international student.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
When I was in college I had quite a few TAs that I wish would have been required to take the TOEFL.

they probably did. a lot of those foreigners write very well even though they can't speak it properly.

 

[dpm]

Originally posted by: dopcombo
fyleow, i'm presuming its because you're not a citizen or even PR of the US yet? heh, i remember taking the TOEFL. Absolutely ridiculous. Here I was taking the GCE A levels in english, and they wanted to test if I could read/write at that sort of levels... I really think they should reconsider their definitions of native speakers. Does learning it for 12 years and getting a distinction in the UK's GCE A levels (you do this at 18 yrs old for those of u who dont know) not count for anything? Does getting a 600 and above in the SAT I and II not count for anything? pfftt. lots of retarded administrators around.

When did they give distinctions on A levels?

 

[TommyVercetti]

Originally posted by: dopcombo
fyleow, i'm presuming its because you're not a citizen or even PR of the US yet?

heh, i remember taking the TOEFL. Absolutely ridiculous. Here I was taking the GCE A levels in english, and they wanted to test if I could read/write at that sort of levels...

I really think they should reconsider their definitions of native speakers. Does learning it for 12 years and getting a distinction in the UK's GCE A levels (you do this at 18 yrs old for those of u who dont know) not count for anything?

Does getting a 600 and above in the SAT I and II not count for anything?

pfftt. lots of retarded administrators around.

Where did you take the A levels?

That O Level stuff sure was a HARD Thank GOD I came to the US in 10th grade, cuz the exams were coming up.

 

[DaWhim]

it's ridiculous! tell the schools that you are applying to wavie it! TOEFL exam can't test anyone who can get 600+ SAT in verbal. don't waste your $110 for taking that exam

 

[fyleow]

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[damiano]

Originally posted by: Lars

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: Lars
I took the TOEFL back in Germany in 1999. That was pretty much the most secure test I ever took (video surveillance, lots of room between the test computers, passport check, ...) and I had to drive hundreds of miles to the test center.

was it worth it?

I had to pass the TOEFL with a certain score in order to have the chance to attend the university here as an international student.

arg
TOEFL is the easiest test ever

 

[TommyVercetti]

Something I learned in High school was to never say that English is not my first/native language. Do you really have to tell them that English is not your native language?

 

[fyleow]

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[Doggiedog]

Your ATOT English is bad.

It is "TOEFL exam requirements is suck!"

 

[bandana163]

Originally posted by: Lars

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: Lars
I took the TOEFL back in Germany in 1999. That was pretty much the most secure test I ever took (video surveillance, lots of room between the test computers, passport check, ...) and I had to drive hundreds of miles to the test center.

was it worth it?

I had to pass the TOEFL with a certain score in order to have the chance to attend the university here as an international student.

Isn't any advanced level language certificate enough?

 

[fyleow]

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