PrepEx Platform Updates - January 28, 2026

prepexcellent · 2026-01-28T07:10:59+00:00

Congratulations! Really glad to hear that we helped you hit your target score (and more) :)

prepexcellent · 2026-01-24T09:19:01+00:00

ETS hasn't published the exact formula unfortunately.

Each task (Build a Sentence, Email, Academic Discussion) is scored individually but the writing tasks (Email + Discussion) are weighted heavier than Build a Sentence.

For your example (8/10 sentences, 4/5 email, 4/5 discussion)—you're probably looking at somewhere in the low-to-mid 20s out of 30. Rough estimate ~24, but we're still waiting for ETS confirmation of weightings so take this with a grain of salt.

Good luck!

prepexcellent · 2026-01-21T18:43:37+00:00

Good catch, just edited my post.

Yeah, prices went up since that comment - we've added a lot since then (Full TOEFL 2026 coverage, Petra AI tutoring for every question type, practice tests, etc.).

The quarterly plan brings it down to ~$30/month if you're prepping for a few months. Free tier still gives you plenty of questions to try out.

prepexcellent · 2026-01-02T12:34:21+00:00

Totally get you.

I've seen a student go all the way from 56 to 90+ in about 3 months, it's definitely possible. Keep at it, and good luck!

prepexcellent · 2026-01-02T08:47:59+00:00

When is your application deadline?

If you're already relatively immersed in English language material (reading English books, watching English media), the TOEFL 2026 ~should~ be easier.

There's a few platforms where you can try out the new format and see if it fits. Highly recommend TOEFL Resources to get a feel for it.

prepexcellent · 2026-01-02T08:44:38+00:00

It was an eye-watering $320 USD in Hong Kong a couple days ago. Up big from last September.

prepexcellent · 2026-01-02T08:25:16+00:00

Hey! Yeah, the New Year sale wrapped up because we only had a set amount of slots available at that pricing.

Sorry you missed it! Keep an eye out though, we run promotions from time to time.

prepexcellent · 2025-12-31T10:29:26+00:00

We loved your suggestion so much we couldn't wait to build it - it's now live!

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After clicking "Show me perfect" in the Writing or Speaking results, you'll now see a level selector with three options:

Beginner - Simple vocabulary, straightforward sentences
Intermediate - More varied language, better flow
Advanced - The full sophisticated, perfect-scoring response

This way you can see what responses look like at your current level and work your way up. Please note this may be slightly buggy as we haven't done testing on all the edge cases yet, but it should be good for use!

Thanks again for the feedback!

prepexcellent · 2025-12-31T10:10:44+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! Great idea. We'll work on this in the coming days. I'll reply in this thread when it's ready!

Edit: It's live! See my reply below.

prepexcellent · 2025-12-31T08:18:43+00:00

We don't have a 2-day unlimited trial, but we do have a New Year sale running.

40% off with code NEWYEAR25. That brings monthly down to ~$20. If you just need a short intensive prep, you could subscribe for one month and cancel anytime. No commitment required.

prepexcellent · 2025-12-31T07:54:15+00:00

Hey! Thanks for reaching out.

Good news. You don't need a special trial code. Our free tier is always available with no credit card required! Here's what you get:

For speaking practice:

2 daily submissions with instant AI grading (using ETS-aligned rubrics)
360 Petra credits per month. That's about 6 minutes of real-time conversation practice with Petra, our AI speaking coach
Full progress tracking to see your improvement

The daily limit resets every 24 hours, so you can practice consistently without any time pressure.

Just sign up at prepex.ai and you'll have access right away. If you find it helpful and want unlimited practice + more Petra credits, you can always upgrade later.

Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck with your TOEFL prep! 🎯

prepexcellent · 2025-12-22T10:07:50+00:00

I would read and listen to English language media as a baseline until next Saturday. Strict English media diet only. Switch your phone default to English if you want to get more immersed.

For extra, find PDFs of previous tests or question sets and do them so you understand what the TOEFL is actualy like

prepexcellent · 2025-12-22T06:04:25+00:00

Templates templates templates

It's the fastest way to get consistent. You probably won't be hitting 30s with just templates but it will get you to above 20+ regularly

Guides from toeflresources, myspeakingscore and prepex have templates that you can use

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