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Standardized Tests
Standardized tests form an integral part of an application to an American institution of higher education. International students have to understand the importance of these tests, ascertain which ones they need to take, and plan accordingly.
Remember, however, that the tests are not the only factors in your application, just one of the components. Don't assume that a great score on the tests assures you of admission, and that you can be casual about everything else.
Tests for English-Language Proficiency
These tests are taken by both undergraduate as well as graduate students. At the moment, the most popular tests are TOEFL and IELTS.
TOEFL
The TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, is a three and a half hour ...
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