Received my scores (1st Attempt - 110)
Received my TOEFL iBT scores exactly one week after the test.
Here’s a review of my experience:
Reading: I found the reading section to be a bit tougher than the free practice tests available on the internet. The paragraphs were longer and more complex, requiring much more attention. Even the options were not straightforward. Let me know if you want to know my approach towards solving a reading question.
Listening: The listening section was pretty easy. The conversations were easy to follow, and the questions were straightforward. For about 80% of the questions, I didn’t have to look back at my notes and could answer them from the top of my head. Staying focused and actively interpreting and visualizing the setup of the conversation/lecture while listening helped a lot.
Speaking: I remember finishing the independent speaking task with 3-4 seconds remaining, and during the campus conversation task, I fumbled a bit by referring to the conversation as a "lecture" and immediately correcting myself by adding, "umm, the conversation." Also, after the independent task, the invigilator tapped me on the shoulder and signed me to speak softly (cannot blame them, I was speaking loudly, surely disturbing others). This may have caused a bit of subconscious nervousness for the next questions.
Writing: I was most confident in the writing section, expecting a perfect score. I finished both tasks with sufficient time remaining to review my writing, correcting most of the grammar and logical errors, and add more ideas and content by revisiting the passage or academic conversation.
Let me know if you have any questions. I’d also appreciate feedback on my score!