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Friday, August 1, 2008

Update on test scores

All the test results came out today. The results are listed below.

For the GRE paper-based test I scored:
  • Verbal: 600/800 (% below:85)
  • Quantitative: 770/800 (% below:88)
  • Analytical writing: 4.0 (% below:37)
For the ibt-TOEFL test:
  • Reading: 30/30
  • Listening: 30/30
  • Speaking: 26/30
  • Writing: 30/30
  • Total: 116
I was trying to achieve a total of 1400 points for the GRE, but I guess 1370 is acceptable. Preparation for it was arduous enough, so I'll go with it. I'll just have to complement the application package with other strong references.

Although TOEFL was quite easier--compared to GRE--scoring high was a difficult task. You had to concentrate for a length of 4.5 hours and minimize your errors--with only a 10 minute break. Speaking was a little lower than expected and writing a bit higher which sort of canceled out each other. In sum, I'm satisfied with the score, which reached my objective of scoring above 115.