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What
tests are required for someone interested in studying in the U.S.? At
the undergraduate level, students must take the TOEFL exam.
Many universities/colleges also require the SAT Reasoning exam.
The most competitive institutions usually also require the SAT Subject
Tests (3
subjects). Students
transferring from other colleges or universities will need to take the TOEFL
exam. They may or may not need to
take the SAT exams, it depends on the entrance requirements of the college they
are applying to and the number of years they studied before applying. At
the graduate level, students must take the TOEFL exam and the GMAT or GRE
exam. The GMAT is usually required
for business- related fields whereas the GRE is required for most other fields.
Some specialized fields such as medicine and law have other test
requirements. It
is best to contact the institutions you are applying to in order to find out
what the admission requirements are. Contact
the Admissions Office at each institution for specific admission requirements.
Admission information is available through the university catalog,
website and directly through the admissions department. Do
the standardized tests expire? Yes.
The TOEFL is valid for 2 years and the SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, GRE, and GMAT tests
are valid for 5 years. Do
I have to take the TOEFL exam? Yes,
the exam is almost always required.
Occasionally, the university may make an exception.
An example may be for a native English speaker who has studied at English
speaking schools. You will need to
contact the Admissions Office to find out whether they will waive the TOEFL
requirement for you. Do
I have to send official score reports directly from the testing agencies to the
universities? Most
institutions require that you send them official score reports (official score
reports are sent directly from the testing agency).
However, you need to contact the universities to be sure.
Even if the school requires official scores, it is a good idea to send a
certified copy of your score report with your application and other documents so
that the institution may start processing your application. |