Q: Where can I prepare for the tests? A: For TOEFL, a wealth of practice material is available at
http://www.ets.org/toefl/
. Many
GRE practice materials can be downloaded for free at
http://www.ets.org/gre/
.
Q: When should I start preparing for the tests? A: It is recommended that all applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the required tests at
least three four months before taking them. Since candidates will be selected by August, we urge
you to begin review and practice of the tests as soon as you apply.
Q: I have graduated from a local branch of an international/foreign institution, and all of the subjects taught were in English. Will I be exempted from the language exams? A: No. If nominated, you must take TOEFL iBT. This language proficiency test is required to
gain admission to a U.S. university for international students from all non-English speaking
countries.
Q: Can I submit an IELTS score instead of taking TOEFL iBT? A:
No, an IELTS or any other standardized test of English language score may be accepted at the
application phase, but if nominated, you will be required to take TOEFL iBT to prove that you
have a sufficiently high level of English to undertake full-time graduate level study in the U.S.
Q: What is a minimum TOEFL and GRE scores I must achieve? A: Candidates should try to obtain TOEFL scores that are in the 80s and higher (for candidates in
Law, Public Administration, Journalism, Education, etc. - where strong written and spoken
English skills are critical for successful study/research - scores should be 100 or more). On the
GRE you should try to score 155 on Verbal and Quantitative sections. You can also consult the
EducationUSA Center or access websites of U.S. universities to learn more about the
requirements of various academic programs.