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The test results will be available in 5-7 days.

No. According to a study conducted by researchers Cyril Weir, Barry O”Sullivan, Jin Yan, Jiao Tong University, and Steven Bax, there is no difference in performance between the two modes. The study found that there was no significant difference in the scores awarded by two independent evaluators for the same candidates performances on the tests, one CBT and the other PBT. Further, the effect of computer familiarity on how one performs in CBT is negligible.

The listening, reading and writing elements of IELTS will come under CBT. The IELTS website says that all the aspects of the CBT are similar to the PBT, including the type of questions asked, the content, timings, and also the marking. The IELTS speaking test remains the same and will be conducted face-to-face with a human examiner. Human examiners will evaluate the Writing and Speaking components.

One significant change in CBT is that test centres are significantly less crowded. The order of the test is a little different. CBT starts with Listening, to be followed by Reading, Writing, and finally Speaking. As mentioned before, a human evaluator conducts the Speaking component.

While the PBT allowed an extra 10 minutes of time in the Listening component, CBT does away with it altogether. A test-taker is given time within and between different sections to check the answers, but there is no extra time allowed at the end. Every test-taker is allotted a computer booth and a headset for the Listening component.

Once you click on ‘Start Test’ on the introductory screen, it takes you to the questions. There’s clock at the top of the screen which shows you how much time you are left with before the other components begin. The clock will turn red and start flashing when you have ten and five minutes left. The timer automatically stops when the test ends. Instructions for each part are in a box at the top of the screen. The navigation bar at the bottom can be used to move from one question to the next. Alternatively, you could click on a number to go directly to that question. You can use the back arrow to navigate to the last question. After one answers, a line appears at the bottom of the question number in the navigation bar at the bottom. In case you have doubts on whether a specific response is correct, you can click on review at the bottom bar, and come back to it later. Answers marked for consideration will have a circle around the question number at the bottom navigation bar for easier accessibility. Responses can be reviewed and changed anytime till the test ends. There is an option to highlight text, and also to hide your screen if one has to leave the test room for some time.

Intuitively speaking, the most significant advantages of CBT are expected to be in the Writing component of IELTS. Typing is indeed more comfortable, and faster than writing down the answers. There is also more scope for editing, restructuring sentences anytime within the given timeframe. No fear of strike throughs, arrows, or even lousy handwriting. Further, the word count appears on the screen, and one does not have to count all the words manually.

IELTS fast typing

With the CBT, you get to take IELTS with a small group of other people, which is a remarkable shift from PBT. Smaller groups are usually considered to be better, since they are less noisy, and therefore, as a test-taker, it is easier to concentrate, and not be distracted

You can register for your TOEFL test/exam at Genius Spring Consult. All Examination registrations are done promptly, usually within twenty-four(24) hours after receiving payment. All official receipts and test schedule information will be delivered into the email box of the test takers directly from the test owners.

The TOEFL examination/test is taken three times in each month of the year at certified pro-metric centers. There are few TOEFL test locations in Nigeria, and test seats get quickly filled up so test takers are usually advised to register ahead of time in order to secure their preferred test dates. Registering early for your TOEFL exam will ensure that your test scores meet up with the application deadline for your schools.

At Genius Spring Consult we offer comprehensive training and tutorials for the TOEFL test. We have knowledgeable tutors with vast experience in standardized tests and they are very committed to students’ success.

There are very few authorized and approved TOEFL test centers in Nigeria. The test centers are located in several parts of the country from east to west and from south to north. Click here to see an updated list of the TOEFL exam centers in Nigeria.

At Genius Spring Consult, we recommend four weeks of preparation for the TOEFL test.

The minimum score accepted by educational institutions (schools) varies as it differs from school to school. Each school usually sets its own minimum score, so a prospective student will need to contact the international admission office of his/her school of interest. The school will be able to provide more information on the acceptable score. At Genius Spring Consult, we recommend a minimum score of 80points for undergraduates and 100points for graduate students

The test result/score will be available online between seven(7) to ten(10) days after the examination. You will be able to view your score online by logging into your personal profile on the ETS/toefl website. Please note that the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is owned by Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Test takers can sit for/write the examination as many times as they want. There are no restrictions to the number of times a student can write the exam in a year. Students who seek to improve their scores can take the exam as frequent as they wish. Most students usually perform better at the second attempt.

The GRE General Test “measures your verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills — skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not related to a specific field of study but are important for all

The GRE® Subject Tests are achievement tests that measure your knowledge of a particular field of study. Show what you know about a specific subject and graduate schools will take notice. The Subject Tests can help you stand out from other applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a specific area. Each Subject Test is intended for students who have an undergraduate major or extensive background in one of these six disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.

The GRE examination/test is taken two (2) – four (4) times in a month on weekends, throughout the year

You can register for your GRE test/exam at Genius Spring Consult. All Examination registrations are done promptly, usually within twenty-four(24) hours after receiving payment. All official receipts and test schedule information will be delivered into the email box of the test takers directly from the test owners (ETS).

Test takers can to sit for the GMAT examination only five times within a space of twelve months and the test can be taken just once in thirty(30) days. Any student who disregards this rule, does that at his/her own detriment and such actions could earn him/her a ban from future testing or cancellation of scores.

The minimum score accepted by educational institutions (schools) varies from school to school. Each school usually sets its own minimum score, so a prospective student will need to contact the international admission office of his/her school of interest. The school will be able to provide more information on the acceptable score. At Genius Spring Consult, we recommend a minimum score of 600points for test takers.

Call the account department to get details about cost of registration for the GRE examination. Genius Spring Consult offers the lowest and the most affordable fees to test takers in Nigeria.

The unofficial test result/score will be shown on the test screen immediately after your examination. This same score will become available online as the official score 21 days after the test. You will be able to view your score online by logging into your personal profile on the GMAT/MBA website. Please note that the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is owned by Graduate Management admission Council (GMAC).

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