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Hi Everyone. Posting a little bit late, this post contains TOEFL test day experience I had on 22 september 2012. I will be glad if it help you in anyway. The booking of TOEFL was done 15 days before . Actually I had a bad experience with my previous TOEFL attempt when I got 86 but the score was cancelled because the test centre was declared unfit.:( This time the test centre was Prometric. I used ETS's official TOEFL guide as my reference. This book is simple and straight to point.I went through all the sections once. Apart from one practical speaking session with one of this forum member,I didn't prepare much for speaking practically. I was overconfident to say the least. A day before exam, I was relaxed and went to an iStore (Apple's premium store in India) and was having a nice time using iPad, iPhone and MacBooks(Actually decided to buy it after coming from TOEFL exam). The point here is don't be too stressed a day or two before the exam. A little anxiety is good but too much stress levels will only lower your performance in the exam. On the exam day. Actually the test was scheduled at 10AM and I started well at 8:45 and was at the point at 9:15 only to discover that the test centre was not there and has been shifted somewhere else. The test centre was located there for many years and was present above some bank and the fact that this new location was near some bank confused me. By God's grace I met another person who, like me was confused about the test centre. He was in a taxi and was kind enough to help me reach the centre. It was 9:45 AM when I reached the test centre :) Phew. Had to undergo test centre formalities. After this little bit of adventure of address location, my stomach felt strange. I took some time, had a glass of water and reported myself to the lady there.I was located towards my desk. By then everyone in the hall started their test. Exam Seriously speaking, I never gave any mock tests before exam, knowing well that apart from taking time, if not performed well, it would create a negative mindset for the exam. Read the instructions and started the reading section. My mindset for this exam was to take one question at a time and not to panic after seeing the clock. At the same time making sure I am not lagging behind. In reading section, I never worried about reading the entire passage. As for the 3 mins given to read the passage, I utilized them fully and read initial sentences and sometimes rather than writing points, I read it to know what the passage wants me to understand. Overall this section was above average. At times I felt I was lagging behind the time, but I picked myself up rather than panicking. For Listening section, I knew that I need to note points and there was no way I am using the logic of just listening and then answering the questions. So I was hyperactive at this part of test. Focused entirely on what the person is saying and what the discussion is about. At the same time I was taking notes(Note: don't write full notes or sentence. I wrote single words then used arrows to link them. For me this way of notemaking was good as it consumed less time at the same time I had my focus on the speaker). Apart from one or two doubts, this section went pretty well. At the last question of last listening task, I had full 3.5 mins left. So instead of just answering the question. I marked it and then relaxed knowing fully that I had another 10 mins break apart from this time which I saved for myself. Had my break , washed my face, drank some water and relaxed. Told myself to focus on one question and one task at a time. Funny but I was remembering how to frame the speaking answers for this section in break time. Speaking section went average. For some tasks I couldn't complete my speaking in time . At some times I fumbled, at some times I was confident and gave some good points. Overall, this section was pretty much average. This section went passed quickly . Finally, the writing section. I didn't made the disappointment of speaking get over me.I consider myself as an average writer. I got some unexpected questions but I took time to understand the questions. Brainstormed some ideas and wrote the main words on paper. Later I used them in my essay. Overall this section was good but rather than finishing in limited words, I crossed the word limit. I would like to suggest you to take some time in the end so as to give finishing touches to your essay. By the time I finished my exam, I was the only one sitting in the hall. :) Fingers crossed, Waiting for my result In the end , I would like to share some points that might be useful for anyone who takes this test. 1. Be calm, utilise your time. No need to be in a hurry of finishing entire book or notes. Rather try to understand what you are doing. In other words, spend quality time rather than merely glancing questions and worrying. 2. If you have time to give mocks, then well and good but if you don't, then my personal opinion is to avoid them at the same time don't panic that you didn't give any mocks. 3. Be thorough about the test pattern, different time allotted for different sections and what different sections contain. Know them thoroughly. 4. Except if you have not even started studying for exam, I suggest not to be too tough on yourself a day or two before the exam. A casual glance on sections is enough. 5. Be cool on test day, make sure you know the test centre address and unlike me you can be at ease well before the exam. 6. If possible relieve yourself and have a glass of water. Stay calm and don't worry after seeing test takers there. Dont try to interact with any test takers. Their preparation plans etc might cause you lose your confidence in last moment. This is nearly fatal. Dont give a **** about anyone at the test centre and be calm and silent. 7. Manage your time well. Focus on task at hand. Dont worry about next questions which you dont know. And please for God's sake dont try to be in a hurry to finish the exam. TOEFL wont reward you extra score if you finish it early. Make full use of your time. Also manage your time well. Dont panic after seeing the clock. Be at pace with it and at the same time don't lag behind too much. 8. For those who know the test pattern, there are some sections for ex: listening section where you have 10 mins for 17 sections. If you are in 17 question in 7th minute. Rather than clicking next and finishing. Wait for the time to finish itself and rather calm yourself. Tell yourself that your are better than anyone else.Motivate yourself. Remember any one who motivates you. For me it was Steve Jobs, I remembered him, I got motivated. 9. Also don't forget to go through NoteFull's youtube videos. You can call him or ask him any queries. His videos are amazing. They helped me a lot, they might help you too. Once again make yourself at ease by knowing the pattern of the exam and the amount of time allocated to each of them. Make sure you are in pace with the clock and don't panic. You'll crack it I know that. Everyone has the potential. Just focus on task at hand :). Phew!! what a big post. Hope this can help you folks. Feel free to ask any query :) And yes after my TOEFL exam, I went and gifted myself a Macbook Pro. Cool laptop by the way :) Kind Regards

Here is a helpful list of ten practical last-minute things you need to do on the day of your TOEFL exam and in the evening preceding it. 1. At the ETS website, choose the universities you want to automatically receive your score report. This is to be done by 10:00 p.m. the night before your test, if you did not do so when you registered. Simply log in, click on “View Orders”, and select your recipients from the list provided. Verify your first selected recipient and select a department, if applicable. Here, you can choose to “add another recipient.” If you add institutions after the 10:00 p.m. deadline, there will be a $17 fee for each score report. 2. Print your registration confirmation. Note any last minute changes in the test site, like a change in time or building. You need to bring your registration confirmation with you to the testing site. You will need your registration number to be admitted. As ETS states clearly, “The test cannot be taken without it.” 3. Be absolutely clear on the location of the TOEFL testing center, and how to get there from your area. You do not want the stress that comes with hunting for the center while you risk being late for the exam. 4. Clear your schedule on test day. The TOEFL test causes stress, in case you didn’t know! Don’t plan any other important meetings or activities for the same day. Treat yourself to a nice lunch afterwards, or plan a relaxing day to unwind. You deserve it for all the hard work you’ve put in! 5. Get a solid eight hours of sleep before the test. Plan to get a full night’s rest the night before the TOEFL. For overly anxious people, this may require waking up very early the day before the TOEFL, to become very tired the night before the TOEFL, and thus get to sleep more easily. 6. Enjoy a light, healthy meal before the TOEFL. Make sure you have a simple breakfast beforehand that will give you lots of energy without weighing heavily on you, giving you gas or indigestion, or causing you to need the bathroom. 7. Take a bottle of water and a nutritious snack. During the 10-minute break, you’ll need something that is easy to eat that will give you energy for the remainder of the test. Bananas are ideal. Use the break to relax, drink some water, and eat the snack. Don’t plan on finding a vending machine or ordering coffee during the short break. You don’t want to spend your only few minutes standing in line or waiting for service. 8. Bring at least one valid form of photo ID, like your: Your country's National ID card Local or international driver’s license passport As ETS says clearly, “Without the required documents, you will not be permitted to test and your test fee will be forfeited.” 9. Go the bathroom before the test. Quite simply stated, you don’t want bathroom needs to arise during the test. While you will be allowed to use the bathroom during the test if needed, the time limits tick away while you are gone! 10. Get to the test center early. Planning to arrive 30 minutes early is a safe move. Traffic in some places can be a mess, so better safe than sorry. For more information on what to expect on the test day, watch this 7-minute video from ETS and check out this PDF.