Questions tagged [language-exams]
Questions about the language exams which the applicants to academic programs may sit to prove their language skills.
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Does an admission committee assess Verbal/Analytical Writing scores differently for International applicants?
I have always wondered how admission committees in the US look at the Verbal/Analytical Writing scores for international applicants.
English is my third language, although the primary language of ...
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How very high reading/listening but low speaking/writing TOEFL scores are usually judged on graduate admission?
Can you please let me know how following TOEFL scores are usually judged on graduate (mainly master) admission if a) minimum requirement is 100 and b) minimum total requirement is 80 and minimum ...
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Can a student be admitted to masters programme even if his/her English level is lower than the minimum requirements? [duplicate]
Recently, I just won a scholarship from my government for pursuing a master's degree in some Canadian universities. I checked the minimum requirements for the English level and I noticed that almost ...
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How likely is it that PhD application is not reviewed by professors if TOEFL minimum isn't met?
I am applying to doctoral programs and I have a worry about the application.
Since I found that my TOEFL score does not meet the minimal requirement set by a school that I am applying to, I am ...
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Is the Cambridge Certificate of English accepted in US?
According to CEF, CAE and CPE are the highest level possible. If I apply to some top US university/college, will they accept a certificate from Cambridge instead of TOEFL?
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Are both GRE and TOEFL a must for a PhD program in the US? Or only TOEFL will suffice?
I have completed my masters in English Literature from India and now want to do my PhD from the US. Should I take both the tests, i.e. TOEFL and GRE? Or only TOEFL will be enough? And if I need to ...
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Should I take the TOEFL exam if I have graduated from a high school in the U.S.? [closed]
I am currently a B.Tech. student in India, and am applying for Master's courses in the U.S. I took the GRE exam a week ago.
Does having graduated from high school in the U.S., where English is the ...
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Will sitting for the IELTS Academic module void the validity of my previous General Training module score?
I have already taken the IELTS GT examination and my score has not yet expired. If I take the IELTS academic exam, will my previous score be voided? I need to take both format of exams for different ...
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To which department code should I send my TOEFL score?
I'm thinking about applying for some US physics graduate programs. In the graduate admission procedure about where to send the TOEFL scores, I've often read the sentence "use the institution code ****,...
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Are there US universities that do not need GRE and TOEFL score for admission in PhD in Mathematics?
I have completed my Bachelor's degree (3 years) in Mathematics and pursuing MSc(2 years). Currently I am in final year and expect to obtain MSc degree in next May. I am willing to do my PhD (in ...
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Do admissions care how close a TOEFL score is to the minimum?
I work with some students who will attend graduate school in the US. The schools they are applying for list minimum required TOEFL scores. Some have just reached the minimum scores required for ...
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Are TOEFL requirements waived for foreigners with US bachelors degrees?
I notice that perhaps most US graduate programs require non-native English speakers to get a certain mark on the TOEFL. Is this requirement typically waived for students who completed their bachelors ...
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Why do universities require official confirmation of scores before admission?
Why do American universities want official GRE/TOEFL scores before admission? It seems to be a waste of time and money for prospective applicants. They can easily use the scores claimed by students in ...
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Is it possible for an individual's TOEFL score to decrease between exams?
I heard that if you take TOEFL exam several time your score will never decrease. Is it correct?
It seems rational, if TOEFL is a standard test, its difficulty level should be equal in all exams. For ...
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I have sit the TOEFL iBT for several times, Which one can I post: my most recent score or my best score?
I know that it's possible to pass the TOEFL iBT several times. However, it has been one hour since I looked for the answer on the web, but I don't manage to know if all the scores are sent to the ...
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What can I do after giving GRE and TOEFL exams?
I just gave my GRE and TOEFL examination this month. I am willing to apply for MS in Computer Science in the USA for the fall of 2014 course. The problem is that I don't seem to understand how to go ...
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How to prepare for the French language exam as part of PhD program?
I am about to take the French language exam as part of the requirements for the PhD program at my university. The exam will consist of having to translate (with the help of a dictionary) a subset of a ...
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English certifications: which ones are recognized overseas?
In the European Union we have a "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages". In practice all language certification programmes have one of those levels associated to them (ranging from A1, ...