B-Schooling Queries

 

Did you say TOEFL?

 

Hi, Is TOEFL required for International Applicants who have done their undergrad in English medium? i.e. were you required to submit TOEFL scores for Duke/Wharton? I found this on Duke's website. "If you did not earn an undergraduate degree from a school whose primary language of instruction is English, you must take the TOEFL." Something similar on Wharton's.

Hey Anand, No, I didnt need TOEFL. Dont think I even asked for a waiver as my undergrad was in English.. so is everybody's in India.. whats the doubt??? :-) Language of instruction has always been English for me, they are not asking for mother tongue!!!

some schools say that unless you are from a native English speaking country or have studied in an english speaking country or worked more than 3 yrs in english speaking country, you need to give TOEFl scores. Others exempt it the form below. I am writing it anyway, couple of the schools do require it and I dont want to take any chances with that. Here is what Wharton says - You may waive the TOEFL if you have earned an undergraduate degree or master's degree in an English-speaking country or from an institution in which English is the language of instruction; applicants must provide evidence to support the waiver --Did you need to provide any 'Evidence'

Anand, Dont think I had to provide any evidence!!!!

Hey Sowmya Simba, I had a query regarding the TOEFL exam. I had put this query to the Adcomms almost a week ago but I didn't hear from them. I wanted to know how to get the TOEFL waived.

The website requirements tell me that if the mode of instruction at college is not english- only then do I need to take it. But I guess most students in India would fall in this category of "TOEFL Not Required". So can you help me out explaining how to approach it. or do you suggest I get over with this exam as well so as reduce the unnecessary hassles.

Preet, Sorry for the delay in replying. I think you usually write about this either in your optional essay or enclose a separate note along with your applications. I don't clearly remember how I did it, but calling the b-school & speaking directly on the phone might get you a correct answer. I think each school treats it differently. And I never had to do my TOEFL.

 

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