I didn't finish my essay

**cheal_lin** · 12-18-2002, 07:41 PM

Hi ,Erin

I took the TOEFL test today. Everything went well before the essay section.I had no time to finish the conclusion. [V]I heard that if you can't finish the essay ,no matter how well you have done, the score will not go beyond 3.0. Is it true or not?I'm so upset about it.

**Erin** · 12-18-2002, 08:40 PM

First, I'm sorry that you didn't complete the essay. Time management is so very important, isn't it? A lot of people spend so much time on building their knowledge, but a lot of your score really comes down to time and stress management on the day of the test. I hope you have the chance to take the test again.

Well, I don't think it's true that you can't get over 3.0. In my experience, you'll lose 1.0 point or more, depending on how much you didn't write. So, as an estimate, just subtract about one point from your expected score.

Cheer up, okay? Let's hope for the best!!

**cheal_lin** · 12-19-2002, 02:14 AM

Thanks a lot,Erin.I'm afraid that I have to take the test once again. I'm trying to cheer up and hope I can get better .Thanks again.Testmagic has given me so many helps and confidences.

**Jeannn** · 01-24-2003, 11:34 AM

Hello I hope u'll get the score u want next time i just wanted to ask a question Erin i passed the toefl yesterday i wrote the last sentence of my conclusion and the time finished so i couldnt press o next confirm is it bad?