07-12-2019, 10:38 PM
Part of my regular counseling duties with Chinese students is to help train them for TOEFL Speaking and Writing. The TOEFL format will be changing after August 1, so be careful with your own preparation. I recommend downloading a TPO (TOEFL Practice Online) program to use on your computer, or at least use a TPO website that tracks your progress. You should take a mock exam if you can; I know that ETS, the company that makes TOEFL, also offers scored Speaking assessments at ~$23 online if you wanted. Since you'll mostly be reading, writing, and listening for an online degree, though, it might make more sense for you to focus more on these sections.
Aside from TOEFL/IELTS, some universities accept the Duolingo English exam, including Yale, Tufts, and Arizona State University, which is another relatively common online target school. The "Big 3" schools do not, however. It is only $49, done entirely online, and is easier if you are strong in grammar. You can see more info here: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
Aside from TOEFL/IELTS, some universities accept the Duolingo English exam, including Yale, Tufts, and Arizona State University, which is another relatively common online target school. The "Big 3" schools do not, however. It is only $49, done entirely online, and is easier if you are strong in grammar. You can see more info here: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
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○MS Early Childhood Studies: Administration, Management, & Leadership | Walden (3.90)
○Certificate Teachers College College Advising Program | Columbia
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