Pbt??

[carpe]

Hi ,
my question is :First of all, is pbt available in any country??
If it is , do you need moreover the TSE for a college admission??
(pbt + tse ; or just pbt??)
I don't understand why do I have to take the the IBT when some people only take the PBT,which is preety easier.

I have read that cbt is not longer available(after september of this year ),does it include the PBT as well?? I thought so...
Can somebody clear this up for me ?

thank you very much

[Tseprep]

Originally Posted by carpe

Hi ,
my question is :First of all, is pbt available in any country?
If it is , do you need moreover the TSE for a college admission?
(pbt + tse ; or just pbt?)
I don't understand why do I have to take the the IBT when some people only take the PBT,which is preety easier.

I have read that cbt is not longer available(after september of this year ),does it include the PBT as well? I thought so...
Can somebody clear this up for me ?

thank you very much

In the U.S. and Canada, ibt is the only option, in other countries it is still available but you have to check the dates. As for TSE, unless you are planning to apply to be TA or RA it is not necessary, but it is a good idea to check with the college you plan to apply.

[carpe]

Originally Posted by Tseprep

In the U.S. and Canada, ibt is the only option, in other countries it is still available but you have to check the dates. As for TSE, unless you are planning to apply to be TA or RA it is not necessary, but it is a good idea to check with the college you plan to apply.

Yes ,that's right.I 'll ask them..
By the way what are TA and Ra??

thanks

[amol_talwar]

Let me tell you guys that PBT exam is still availaible in North America and Canada untill next May . I am 100% sure and my freinds are taking this exam in Nov .Check ets site go to pbt exam , you would get the availability of seats . BUT THERE IS NO TSE , I dont know why ?

[Tino]

Let me try to clear this up for everyone :-)

The iBT is the new TOEFL that ETS (Educational Testing Service, compnay that makes the TOEFL) wants everyone to take. BUT, they are having problems with their testing network, and in some places the iBT is not available or is so over-booked that you cannot get a reservation for months. Thus they are overing PBT in those areas, as a sort of "emergency" option.

The CBT is no longer available anywhere in the world: http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/m...22f951 90RCRD

The PBT is available in certain parts of the USA, check this link:
http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cg..._selected_old=

The TSE is only necessary if you take the PBT and are looking to get a medical professional license in the USA (nurse, etc....). The TSE is not required for university admission.

Tino

[amol_talwar]

http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl


SELECT COUNTRY --USA
THEN SELECT STATE AND THEN WE WILL SEEEEEEEEEE

[carpe]

yeah, I saw and it is somekind of impossible way to discard my dear IBT.
Anyways , last option if I don't pass the IBT ...Thank you,everywhere is not available...At least till may.. in the usa.
Can I register myself now to take the IBT on december??

OR--Do I have to wait until one week before the test to make an early registration ??

thanks

[metalper]

ın Turkey , pbt is available in some test centers , where the ibt conditions has not reached

[Tseprep]

Originally Posted by carpe

Yes ,that's right.I 'll ask them..
By the way what are TA and Ra?

thanks

TA is Teacher's Assistant
RA is Research Assistant

Some schools offer this position for grad students and they get paid and receive other benefits from college.

[Tseprep]

Originally Posted by Tino

Let me try to clear this up for everyone :-)

The iBT is the new TOEFL that ETS (Educational Testing Service, compnay that makes the TOEFL) wants everyone to take. BUT, they are having problems with their testing network, and in some places the iBT is not available or is so over-booked that you cannot get a reservation for months. Thus they are overing PBT in those areas, as a sort of "emergency" option.

The CBT is no longer available anywhere in the world: http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/m...22f951 90RCRD

The PBT is available in certain parts of the USA, check this link:
http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cg..._selected_old=

The TSE is only necessary if you take the PBT and are looking to get a medical professional license in the USA (nurse, etc....). The TSE is not required for university admission.

Tino

Thanks Tino and amol_talwar,

I didn't know pbt was still available in U.S. this gives some poeple choice in taking the pbt or ibt.