Understanding the TOEFL Score and Results

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the globally accepted examinations for assessing English language proficiency. It is accepted by thousands of leading universities and educational institutions worldwide for admissions. It is also necessary for immigration and work purposes. The TOEFL score validity spans a period of two years from the examination date. The average TOEFL score range is between 0-30 for four sections individually. At the same time, the total TOEFL score range falls between 0-120 for aspirants.

How to Check TOEFL Results

Checking your TOEFL score chart is not as difficult as it may seem. Here are the step-wise guidelines: 

Via ETS Account

You can view your TOEFL results in the ETS account around six days post the date of the examination. You will get an email when your TOEFL exam results are ready. You can then get access to your TOEFL exam score through the official app or the online account. You can also download score reports as PDFs within a period of eight days after taking the examination. 

Via Mail

If there is any request made for hard copies of your results before sitting for the examination, then you will get it via mail afterward. The TOEFL results time falls 11 days after the testing date in this case. The TOEFL exam results time may vary on the basis of the available postal services.

TOEFL Score Report

The TOEFL minimum score is 0 while the TOEFL maximum score is 120. A good average TOEFL score is usually around 78-79 for admissions into leading global universities. There are four sections with 0-30 score ranges each, while the total range is 0-120. 

Here is a guide toward understanding your scores: 

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What is a good TOEFL score? 

A good TOEFL score can be a minimum of 78-79 for getting admission into leading universities and educational institutions. A good score is usually regarded as anything between 85-95 in most cases. A score over 100 is considered an excellent score. You should remember that there are no official poor or good scores in the test. 

How to send TOEFL scores to universities 

Here is a guide on sending your TOEFL scores to universities. 

1. Prior to the Examination- Your testing charge will be inclusive of up to four free official score reports. You can choose TOEFL Destinations before sitting for the examination. You can also add/delete recipients of TOEFL scores via the ETS account until 10 PM on the day prior to the examination. However, if you have listed any institution for getting your scores, then you cannot get your score reviewed for the Speaking and/or Writing parts. If you wish to send the TOEFL scores to more than four universities then additional charges apply..
2. ETS Data Manager- It takes 6-8 business days and 11-13 business days for the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition. 
3. ScoreLink Service- It requires 8-10 business days while the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition requires 11-16 business days. 
4. Postal Mail- It will take 10-12 business days and additional time for mailing. Factor another 7-10 days for delivery in other countries and 4-6 weeks for deliveries to specific locations. 
5. After the Examination- With the score having a validity of two years, you can ask for extra score reports by paying US$20 for each agency/institution/recipient. This takes place via three methods- 
6. Via ETS account (Send Additional Score Reports). 
7. Via Fax (Fill out the TOEFL iBT Additional Score Report Request Form). You can fax the same with the payment information and appointment number to +1-610-290-8972. 
8. Via Mail- After completing the form, you can send it with the payment to this address- ETS-TOEFL iBT, P.O. Box 6153, Princeton, NJ 08541-6153, USA. 

Sending your scores is thus an easy affair, both before and after the examination.

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