Hello! I’m new here. Hope to get some pointers on my TOEFL iBT scores.
I’m from Malaysia and interested to apply for ED for Fall Term 2008. Recently, I’ve got my TOEFL results and unfortunately my Listening and Speaking sections appear to lack a few scores from the minimum requirements stated in the admission website (http://www.jhu.edu/admis/apply/testreqs.html). I scored only 24 for Listening and 23 for Speaking, which are each 2 marks short from the required scores for admission (I scored 29 for both my Reading and Writing though).
Will these results affect my admission chances for ED? Although it is 2 scores short for both sections, still it does not meet the stated requirements. This really bothers me… I’m having a dilemma whether to retake my TOEFL test or not. It’s quite expensive for me to retake the test, but if these scores are not sufficient for me to stand a chance for admission, I’m more than willing to retake my test… Please advise!!!
Thanks! Have a nice day!
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Admissions_Daniel Jun 11 2007, 07:23:54 AM Post #4
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As our web site (http://apply.jhu.edu/faqs/international.html) states, during the early stages of the Internet-based TOEFL we will be flexible with scores, especially from the Speaking section. In addition, we state that a student SHOULD have the stated scores, and that we PREFER the following minimum sub-scores:
26 in Reading
26 in Listening
25 in Speaking
22 in Writing
By using the words "SHOULD" and "PREFER" we are avoiding stating specific requirements. Students are not automatically denied if they do not obtain these levels. However, we are stressing the fact that these are the scores that one should obtain to be considered competitive in the admissions process.
The decision as to whether or not to take the TOEFL again is one you will need to make on your own. However, based on our suggested scores, if you want your application to be strongly considered for admission you should consider trying to raise your TOEFL scores to meet or minimum sub-scores.
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Just like we do with all of our standardized tests, if you take the TOEFL multiple times and submit all your scores we will take the highest sub-score for each section, even if they are obtained during different exams.