2. TOEFL is an English proficiency test organized by educational testing service (ETS). There are three kinds of TOEFL, namely paper test 677, computer test 300, online test 120, and new TOEFL full score 120. The TOEFL test is valid for two years, counting from the date of the test.
The differences are as follows:
1, the purpose of the exam is different.
TOEFL: The English proficiency test for studying in the United States is necessary for studying in universities and above.
GRE: Graduate students who go to the United States need to take GRE besides studying business, Medicaid and JuisDocto.
2, the scope of application is different
TOEFL: Apply for a university or graduate school in the United States or Canada.
GRE: These test scores are available all over the world, not just in America.
3. Different score settings
TOEFL: The new TOEFL scores 30 points in listening, speaking, reading and writing, totaling 120.
GRE: minimum 130+ 130+0, maximum 170+ 170+6.
4. The content of the exam is different.
TOEFL: The new TOEFL consists of four parts, namely reading, listening, oral test and writing.
GRE: The test content mainly includes vocabulary, mathematical problems, analysis and logical reasoning.
5. Different scoring methods.
TOEFL: Candidates can repeat the exam according to their own needs, without any restrictions.
GRE: Every time I take the GRE exam, my scores will be recorded. As long as your grades are not ideal, it will definitely affect your final grades.
6. The validity period of grades is different.
TOEFL: The validity period is 2 years, and individual schools require TOEFL scores to be within 1 year.
Extended data
TOEFL registration policy
1. Price: 142 1 RMB ~ 1500 RMB 20 12 10. 1On October 9th, NEEA increased the TOEFL registration fee from the original 142 1 yuan to 1500 yuan.
2. Admission time: 9: 30 ~ 8: 30.
Since the TOEFL test in June, 20 13, the time to arrive at the test center on the day of the test has been advanced to 8:30 am. Those who attend after 8:30 am will be refused admission. Candidates are requested to know the traffic situation around the examination room in advance and arrange the traffic on the day of the examination properly to avoid being late.
3. Time for reconsideration: three months to 30 days.
From 20 12, 10 and 10, the time limit for applying for reconsideration of TOEFL online test results began to be adjusted and changed, from three months after the end of the original test to 30 days after the end of the test.
4. Registration time: the interval between two exams is > 20 days.
From June 20 13 to June 20 13, the interval between two exams must be more than 20 days. If it is not more than 20 days, then you can't sign up for TOEFL. But I still want to take the exam as many times as I want. Those who have already signed up for the exam are not affected by this policy.
5. Valid certificate: ID card only.
Chinese mainland candidates must hold the original second-generation ID card and pass the verification before taking the exam. In order to avoid being unable to pass the verification due to the ID card, candidates should check in advance whether the second-generation ID card they hold is damaged or whether the electronic chip is invalid or expired. Candidates who have not applied for the second-generation ID card, especially underage candidates, should apply for the second-generation ID card at the local police station before signing up for the TOEFL test.
6. Refund form:
From June 20, 20 12, the postal remittance method was cancelled and the bank transfer remittance method was added. Candidates who submit the post office refund application before this date will still be refunded by the post office; Post office refunds will no longer be accepted.
Baidu encyclopedia: GRE
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