The Science of Test Prep
With 8 students getting the full score in the GRE; IMFS enjoys the reputation of being the best GRE Test Prep school in India. These stupendous results are engendered via nurturing the student over a period of almost 6 months of training. The classroom contact program helps students understand the test, learn the basics needed to excel, and then be prepared to understand the theory. In addition to this class contact for almost 5 months, students are introduced to the GRE/ GMAT/ SAT examinations through simulated test scenarios and multiple mock tests. Besides strengthening their academic competencies to tackle the tests, our well-rounded approach encourages students to build confidence and resilience for future challenges, as we believe that is the key to ultimate success! At each level, the faculty, led by K. P. Singh, engages the students in discussions about not only the Tests but also in how to be ideal students in life. Thus, IMFS prepares the student not just for the GRE/ GMAT/ SAT tests, but ensures that we prepare a student who is armed with all the right tools to do well in his chosen career!
Students applying to graduate school take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test. The test questions are designed to measure verbal, quantitative and analytical writing skills and are not necessarily related to any particular field of study. The test reflects the opportunities and efforts that have contributed to the development of these abilities. At IMFS, in addition to the regular pattern of teaching, students shall undergo vigorous training in writing essays. To ensure your success in writing forceful and grammatically correct essays, you will be taught requisite essay composition skills and basic English grammar.
THE COMPUTERISED GRE TEST CONSISTS OF
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Topics
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Questions
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Timings
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| Analytical Writing | ||
| Analysis of an Issue | 1 Topic | 30 minutes |
| Analysis of an Argument | 1 Topic | 35 minutes |
| Verbal Section | ||
| Section 1 | 20 Questions | 30 minutes |
| Section 2 | 20 Questions | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Section | ||
| Section 1 | 20 Questions | 35 minutes |
| Section 2 | 20 Questions | 35 minutes |
| Scoring pattern: 130 - 170. Analytical Writing 0-6 |
The GMAT CAT includes Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing questions.
Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving questions are interspersed through the quantitative section.
The verbal section comprises of Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Reasoning questions.
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Topics
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Questions
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Timings
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| Integrated Reasoning | 12 Questions | 30 minutes |
| Analytical Writing | N.A. | 30 minutes |
| 1 Argument Essay | ||
| Optional Rest Break | 5 minutes | |
| Quantitative Section | 37 Questions | 75 minutes |
| Optional Rest Break | 5 minutes | |
| Verbal Section | 41 Questions | 75 minutes |
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test has been designed by ETS, Education Testing Services, to allow colleges and universities to measure the ability of non native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.
The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) tests all four-language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the necessary skills in English needed for success at the college/ university.
Pattern of TOEFL
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SECTION I READING: 0 - 30 POINTS
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| 36 - 56 Questions. Time: 60 - 80 minutes. |
| Read passages from academic texts and answer questions |
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SECTION II - LISTENING: 0 - 30 POINTS
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| 13 to 14 Questions per section |
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Break - 10 minutes
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SECTION III - SPEAKING: 0 - 30 POINTS
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| 6 tasks. Time: 20 minutes |
| Express an opinion on a familiar topic, speak based on reading and listening tasks |
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SECTION IV - WRITING: 0 - 30 POINTS
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| 2 tasks. Time: 50 minutes. |
| Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing |
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an entrance requirement to academic courses, secondary, vocational and training programs by the majority of universities and institutions abroad. Increasingly, American universities have started accepting valid scores in IELTS for admission to the Under-Graduate, Graduate and Post-Graduate courses. The IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.
Test Format
Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- The first three modules - Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed in one day.
- The Speaking may be taken, at the discretion of the test center, on the same day or up to two days later.
PATTERN OF IELTS TESTS
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SECTION 1 - LISTENING
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30 Minutes
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| 4 Sections: 40 Questions | |
| Sec. 1 and Sec. 3 Dialogues | |
| Sec. 2 and Sec. 4 Monologues |
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SECTION 2 - READING
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60 Minutes
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| 3 Sections: 40 Questions | |
| 13 to 14 Questions per section |
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SECTION 3 - WRITING, 60 Minutes
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| 2 Tasks: | |
| Task 1: Test takers are required to describe visual information in their own words in approximately 150 words. | |
| Task 2: Test takers are required to present a point of view on an argument/problem and are expected to complete this task in around 250 words. Task 2 carries more weight than Task 1. |
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SECTION 4 - SPEAKING
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11-14 Minutes
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| 3 Sections: | |
| Part 1 - Personal Interview | 4-5 minutes |
| Part 2 - A short speech (2 minutes) and questions asked on the topic | 3-4 minutes |
| Part 3 - Involves a discussion on the above topic |
The SAT is a standardized aptitude test for undergraduate college admissions in the United States. All colleges accept the SAT as an objective measurement of students college readiness. The SAT is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and is developed, published, and scored by the College Board. The SAT is offered six times a year at international sites.
SAT SYLLABUS
SAT EXAM STRUCTURE - There are a total of 3 Sections
TOTAL TIME 3 HRS. 50 MTS.
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SECTION 1:
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READING AND WRITING, SCORE: 200 – 800 TOTAL TIME: 100 MINUTES
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| Two Tests | |
| 1. Evidence - Based Reading | |
| QUESTIONS | Total 52 Questions with Multiple choice, informational graphics (charts), Passages with complex structure and vocabulary |
| TIME | 65 minutes |
| 2. Writing and languages | |
| QUESTIONS | Total 44 Questions Passages-based grammar - including punctuations |
| TIME | 30 minutes |
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SECTION 2:
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MATH, SCORE: 200 - 800, TOTAL TIME: 80 MINUTES
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| QUESTIONS | Total 58 Questions; Application based, multi-step questions Trigonometry, grid-in questions, Core math competencies (Translating math into English and into math), building equations |
| TIME | 80 minutes |
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SECTION 3:
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OPTIONAL, SCORE: 1 - 6, TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES
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| QUESTIONS | The essay is optional. Students will be provided a 600-700 word passage and asked to analyze how the author built his argument; |
| TIME | 50 Minutes |
PTE Academic test is an entrance requirement to Academic courses in the US, Australia, New Zealand.
It assesses the student’s listening, reading, speaking and writing all via computer in a single 3 hour test session. PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic content, so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts. You will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers; thus, you will be exposed to a myriad range of accents that you will encounter in everyday life.
PTE Format
Score - 90, Total Time: 3 hours
The PTE Academic test is a three-hour test session. There are three main parts to the test: Speaking and Writing (together), Listening and Reading. There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choices through to essay writing and interpreting information.
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PART 1 – SPEAKING AND WRITING
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TOTAL TIME: 77-93 MTS.
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| SPEAKING | |
| Section 1: Personal Introduction | NOT TIMED |
| Section 2: Read, Repeat, Retell and Describe images | 30 – 35 minutes |
| WRITING | |
| Section 3-5: Summarize text | 30 – 40 minutes |
| Section 6: Essay | 20 Questions |
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PART 2 -READING
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TOTAL TIME: 32-41 MTS.
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| Section 1 | |
| Multiple choices, single/multiple answers | 32-41 minutes |
| Fill in the blanks and reordering paragraphs |
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OPTIONAL BREAK - TOTAL TIME: 10 MTS.
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PART 3 - LISTENING
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TOTAL TIME: 45-57 MTS.
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| Section 1: Summarize spoken text | 20 – 30 minutes |
| Section 2: Multiple choices, fill in the blanks, summary, dictation etc. | 23-38 minutes |