TOEFL Home Edition: A Real Student's Experience & Tips

NOTE: Before commenting, check the FAQ at the end of this video description. :) In this video, we interviewed Jose, a Magoosh TOEFL student who successfully took the TOEFL at home.

In this video, Jose answers questions like:
💡00:24 Why did you decide to take the TOEFL at home?
💡01:46 What was the security check like?
💡02:50 What did you use to take notes?
💡05:59 How did you communicate with the proctor?
💡07:43 Did the pacing of the test change at all?

Jose's Top Tip: Get a whiteboard and practice using it!

Check out the resources mentioned in the interview:
✅ https://toefl.magoosh.com/free-toefl-practice-test
✅ https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/prepare/tests
✅ https://toefl.magoosh.com/

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (read before commenting, as there's a good chance one of these will answer your question :) )

1) What kind of computer operating system do I need?
You can take this test using Windows 7 or higher, or using Max OS X 10.5 or higher.

2) What kind of camera, microphone, and speakers do I need?
Any kind of built in or external camera is acceptable. With the exception of headsets, any kind of built in or external microphone or speakers are also acceptable.

3) What can I take notes with?
You may take notes on a white board or a single plastic sleeve with a single sheet of paper in it. To write your notes, you can use a dry erase marker, or a permanent marker with alcohol wipes for erasing.

4) Can I wear a head covering for religious purposes?
Yes, but otherwise, headwear is prohibited.

5) How does registration and scheduling work, and what test times and dates are available?
You register for the test through the official ETS TOEFL website. You then follow emailed instructions to schedule the test through ProctorU. Test times are offered every day of the week throughout the day, but there may not be many days and times available if you register very short notice. At the time this is being written, you can register about two months in advance if you like. To see exact test date availability, log in to ProctorU after registering for exam through ETS.

6) How does the ETS browser work, and how do I log into the browser to take the test?
Once you download the browser, you should be able to open it, and you should call ETS/TOEFL tech support if you can't. The browser will prompt you for a username and login; your ProctorU proctor will fill in that login for you on test day.

7) How will the proctor connect to me and talk with me?
On test day, your proctor will connect to you through a live chat application that you'll be prompted to download when you click to begin your test in ProctorU. After connecting to you by chat, the proctor will speak to you by both voice and chat.

8) What objects are allowed in my testing room?
You can have just about any object in your testing room. However, in your immediate testing area (your desk, anything within an arms' length), you should only have your marker and note-taking board or sheet, and your testing computer/equipment.

9) Can I take the test in a computer lab?
Yes, as long as you don't have prohibited items in your immediate testing area. (See the question above.)

10) Can a TOEFL Home Edition score be submitted instead of a regular TOEFL iBT score?
Yes. Both scores are treated equally by universities and other organizations.

11) I had technical problems and couldn't take the test. Help! What do I do?
Contact ProctorU's live chat and see if they can help. In some cases they can, and in other cases they'll refer you to ETS. In that case, I recommend calling ETS and asking to speak to a test-taker advocate.

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