We note that some faculty are advising their applicants to take TPT & EPT (as the short-cut), even though they have the time to prepare and sit for TOEFL & GRE. This should not be the case.
Applicants have to take TOEFL & GRE whenever it is possible. TPT & EPT should only be taken at the following categories:
1) For very good applicants who have yet to take TOEFL & GRE, so that we could make quick offer could be made
2) Applicants from some developing countries such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia etc. where it is costly to take TOEFL & GRE
3) Late applicants who cannot afford the time to wait and take TOEFL & GRE, without missing the application deadline
Please disseminate this information to your faculty.