Comments on: The problem with TOEFL iBT http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/ TOEFL iBT tips, strategies, news, guides, links, and more from a TOEFL teacher of over 15 years. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:32:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Anju http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-307 Anju Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:45:55 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-307 I appeared for the TOEFL iBT exam on 06.25.2011. While going through the paper I find that in the reading section I could not find any question for both the reading passages. The left side where questions were supposed to appear was blank. Although I completed the test and asked for the scores because I was not left with any other option. I complaint the same to the prometric people in between the paper and still continued with the test. They provided me with ticket number. When I called prometric they wanted me to show the concern with ETS and resolve the issue. As I already clicked to submit my scores because I do not want to delay my admission process because of this technical problem. Not to mention it also affected my listening section as I have to go in between to tell this problem as no one appears when I raised my hand. I appeared for the TOEFL iBT exam on 06.25.2011. While going through the paper I find that in the reading section I could not find any question for both the reading passages. The left side where questions were supposed to appear was blank. Although I completed the test and asked for the scores because I was not left with any other option. I complaint the same to the prometric people in between the paper and still continued with the test. They provided me with ticket number. When I called prometric they wanted me to show the concern with ETS and resolve the issue.
As I already clicked to submit my scores because I do not want to delay my admission process because of this technical problem.
Not to mention it also affected my listening section as I have to go in between to tell this problem as no one appears when I raised my hand.

]]> By: GoodLuckTOEFL http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-285 GoodLuckTOEFL Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:21:26 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-285 It's terrible, but they are such a big organization with so much penetration, and so many different elements make money from the TOEFL, that it will be hard to change. It’s terrible, but they are such a big organization with so much penetration, and so many different elements make money from the TOEFL, that it will be hard to change.

]]> By: Josh http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Josh Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:01:28 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-278 ETS really is pain in the A$%$. It's a milking cow especially for foreigners who use it to work, study abroad. The scoring in speaking part is really unreliable, i did mine and just scored 24 in that part, while my friend, who honestly told me he was muttering during the test got 26. Isn't it bad? ETS really is pain in the A$%$. It’s a milking cow especially for foreigners who use it to work, study abroad. The scoring in speaking part is really unreliable, i did mine and just scored 24 in that part, while my friend, who honestly told me he was muttering during the test got 26. Isn’t it bad?

]]> By: Chris http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Chris Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:56:33 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-257 Sadly this is where IELTS will ALWAYS be superior! TOEFL being CTS, being American tries to use fancy technology to do things and it never turns out as good as expected. Globally IELTS is still emperor while TOEFL in all its variations still remains, little one and is fast challenged by PETS, Verison test etc... Which are becoming more favourable and have been commented on as being far more stable and reliable than TOEFL. CTS has really pulled a bummer here, which is a shame because TOEFL pbt actually was a damn good idea but its being phased out. Sadly this is where IELTS will ALWAYS be superior! TOEFL being CTS, being American tries to use fancy technology to do things and it never turns out as good as expected. Globally IELTS is still emperor while TOEFL in all its variations still remains, little one and is fast challenged by PETS, Verison test etc… Which are becoming more favourable and have been commented on as being far more stable and reliable than TOEFL. CTS has really pulled a bummer here, which is a shame because TOEFL pbt actually was a damn good idea but its being phased out.

]]> By: Innocent http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Innocent Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:09:12 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-235 I had taken my exam on May 22 this year. i need the result for this Sept. intake but unfortunate I've not been able to view my result and there is no response from ETS. please what should i do or what's d solution ? I had taken my exam on May 22 this year. i need the result for this Sept. intake but unfortunate I’ve not been able to view my result and there is no response from ETS.
please what should i do or what’s d solution ?

]]> By: Jasna http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Jasna Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:05:06 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-232 I am also very angry... When I was taking the TOEFL test, my computer crashed and my test was postponed. They sent me e-mail saying I can get fre retest but they didn't explain how that works!! I conntacted them several times after that but with no response... I am also very angry…
When I was taking the TOEFL test, my computer crashed and my test was postponed. They sent me e-mail saying I can get fre retest but they didn’t explain how that works!! I conntacted them several times after that but with no response…

]]> By: Ally http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-231 Ally Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:55:50 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-231 Hi I got my toefl score.. Last week but I'm not not sure about the score I feel something wrong... I'm pretty sure that I did well ESP in the writing section I followed exactly the same method that I did in the first time " I repeated the test twice" so first time I scored 20 in the writing and the second time 15!! How come I got this score and I was following the same method or template that I learned from the toefl books.. Is there is any chance or a way that I ask them to reconsider my scores again? I feel something going on.. Or this score is final! Hi I got my toefl score.. Last week but I’m not not sure about the score I feel something wrong… I’m pretty sure that I did well ESP in the writing section I followed exactly the same method that I did in the first time ” I repeated the test twice” so first time I scored 20 in the writing and the second time 15!! How come I got this score and I was following the same method or template that I learned from the toefl books.. Is there is any chance or a way that I ask them to reconsider my scores again? I feel something going on.. Or this score is final!

]]> By: Satya http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-219 Satya Tue, 04 May 2010 15:54:06 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-219 I have cancelled my order where my test was scheduled on 10th April 2010. I cancelled on 6th April 2010 which is before the deadline. However, the refund was not credited to my credit card and when I checked my ETS account on 18th April 2010, it showed that the test was scheduled on 10th April 2010 and it was not cancelled. It was a shock for me. I did not know the reason. But it is certain that, I have cancelled it and it showed the cancelled screen and therefore I logged out of my ETS account. When I communicated the same with ETS, I have received a reply saying - ‘Your records show that you did not successfully cancel your registration for April 10, 2010’. What an irresponsible reply? The cancellation was successful on my computer and ridiculously unsuccessful on thier computers? Problem lies within in thier software and Engineers who manages it. On one occasion, those guys did not even know that software problem exists until I brought to their attention. The registration etc. does not work in most popular web browsers such as internet explorer and in recent versions of windows such as vista and 7 which clearly tells that problem lies at their side. On a different occasion, there have been problems while practicing TOEFL online and on that occasion, my internet connection speed was blamed which is again a ridiculous explanation. Satya I have cancelled my order where my test was scheduled on 10th April 2010. I cancelled on 6th April 2010 which is before the deadline. However, the refund was not credited to my credit card and when I checked my ETS account on 18th April 2010, it showed that the test was scheduled on 10th April 2010 and it was not cancelled. It was a shock for me. I did not know the reason. But it is certain that, I have cancelled it and it showed the cancelled screen and therefore I logged out of my ETS account. When I communicated the same with ETS, I have received a reply saying – ‘Your records show that you did not successfully cancel your registration for April 10, 2010’. What an irresponsible reply? The cancellation was successful on my computer and ridiculously unsuccessful on thier computers? Problem lies within in thier software and Engineers who manages it. On one occasion, those guys did not even know that software problem exists until I brought to their attention. The registration etc. does not work in most popular web browsers such as internet explorer and in recent versions of windows such as vista and 7 which clearly tells that problem lies at their side. On a different occasion, there have been problems while practicing TOEFL online and on that occasion, my internet connection speed was blamed which is again a ridiculous explanation.

Satya

]]> By: Otabek http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Otabek Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:32:05 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-213 I agree with GFaria, I am also having a hard time trying to make a payment online. I am going to try with different operating systems. I agree with GFaria, I am also having a hard time trying to make a payment online. I am going to try with different operating systems.

]]> By: Joey http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Joey Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:48:16 +0000 http://www.toeflblog.com/2008/09/12/the-problem-with-toefl-ibt/#comment-206 Dear all who have experinced TOEFL iBT test, Next year,I will take the iBT for the first time.Hopefully,I will be a lucky dog when taking the exam. Dear all who have experinced TOEFL iBT test,
Next year,I will take the iBT for the first time.Hopefully,I will be a lucky dog when taking the exam.

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