Author Topic: Questions about TOEFL (IELTS)? (Read 1313 times)

kangyi · « **on:** December 09, 2006, 10:12 AM »

:P
is ielts acceptable here?

Admissions_Mark · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2006, 10:15 AM »

Not at this point, no. Just TOEFL right now. :D

YHS · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2007, 06:39 AM »

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!

Cheers.

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:23 AM »

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.

teresahan1120 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:30 PM »

I have taken the TOEFL test for several times.
I want to know that if I send all the scores to JHU, would you add up each highest subscores and take this score into consideration?
Or you would view the total score of each time?

Thank you sincerely.

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:57 PM »

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.

hansolo08 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2008, 04:13 PM »

I used to live in India and my first language is English. However, it is not the native language of India. I immigrated to Canada in 2005 and I will be graduating from my high school in 2009. I really want to get into Johns Hopkins University for undergrad. I thought that SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT subject tests were the only standardized tests required to apply at JHU. However, I just found out today from a friend that TOEFL is required even for applicants who are attending secondary school in English-speaking countries but have only been there for less than five years. I have been in Canada for more than three years now and I will be a Canadian citizen before September 2008. So, do I need to take the TOEFL in order to apply for JHU?

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2008, 05:44 PM »

The TOEFL is required of applicants whose native language is not English and who attend a non-English-speaking secondary school. If you attend an English-language school but do not speak English at home, you should take the TOEFL. If your native language is not English and you attend an English-language secondary school., you must take the TOEFL if you have been at that school for fewer than five years.

Explained here:
http://apply.jhu.edu/faqs/international.html

xtine91 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2008, 04:27 AM »

If I hold a US Passport, but do not speak English at home and am not completely fluent in English, would the TOEFL be one of the components used during the admissions process?

Admissions_Mark · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2008, 03:05 PM »

Xtine,

Yes - you NOT are required to take the TOEFL examination if

1) You have been in an English speaking school system for more than 5 years

or

2) You have attained a 670 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT I examination.

Every other student is required to take the examination even if they hold a US Passport.

blackstones91 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2009, 09:06 PM »

Quote from: "Admissions_Daniel"

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.

I am having an exact dilemma here. I have total TOEFL score 102, but I lack one point from each listening and speaking section. I have already talked to one of admission officer on the phone and she said it is okay to take TOEFL on January and send score.
I am wondering if it will be safer to send my original TOEFL score from October now and send ToEFL score from January later.

Thank you so much for reading my question :)

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2009, 09:30 PM »

Quote from: "blackstones91"

I am wondering if it will be safer to send my original TOEFL score from October now and send ToEFL score from January later.

You are required to request from the College Board/ETS that your October TOEFL scores are sent directly to Johns Hopkins prior to the Jan. 1 application deadline. The scores can arrive after the deadline but they must be requested prior to it.

You will then need to request that your January TOEFL scores also be sent. There is no guarantee that your January scores will arrive in time, but if they do then they will be factored in.

suhstacy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2010, 08:34 PM »

Hello,

What is the code for TOEFL? I tried looking up by typing in the school name, but I didn't see anything that says Johns Hopkins University Undergraduate. Thanks. :)

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2010, 06:34 AM »

Quote from: "suhstacy"

What is the code for TOEFL? I tried looking up by typing in the school name, but I didn't see anything that says Johns Hopkins University Undergraduate.

As posted on our Standardized Test Requirements Web page ( http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/testreqs.html ) the test code for the College Board to send your TOEFL exam scores directly to Johns Hopkins University is: 5332

etchen · « **Reply #14 on:** November 25, 2010, 08:44 AM »

Is still true that Johns Hopkins University doesn't accept IELTS grade (for 2011 fall entry)?

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2010, 10:05 AM »

Quote from: "etchen"

Is still true that Johns Hopkins University doesn't accept IELTS grade (for 2011 fall entry)?

That is true, for the 2010-2011 application cycle the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for Johns Hopkins University still does not accept IELTS exam scores. Applicants whose first language is not English need to show English proficiency with their application and the way to do that is by one of the following three things:

- TOEFL score
- attended an English-language school for the last five consecutive years
- a score of 670 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT

Sorasong · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2010, 11:18 PM »

I read the questions and answers in this forum.
Since Im 3 point short on the speaking section I am concerned if the IBT toefl system is still considered new and flexible.
I have rest of the scores higher than requirement with total of 101.

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #17 on:** December 21, 2010, 10:17 AM »

Quote from: "Sorasong"

Since Im 3 point short on the speaking section I am concerned if the IBT toefl system is still considered new and flexible.
I have rest of the scores higher than requirement with total of 101.

As I posted earlier in this discussion forum:

As our web site (http://apply.jhu.edu/faqs/international.html) states, a student should have the following minimum sub-scores:

26 in Reading
26 in Listening
25 in Speaking
22 in Writing

These are not specific requirements but it is highly advisable a student obtains these scores or higher on each sub-section. 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.

ryanghee0223 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2011, 11:22 AM »

Hi, I am an international student and I have a question about the TOEFL score.

I took the SAT and my CR and WR scores are not good for JHU, and I am going to take TOEFL to make up my CR and WR scores.

and I am not sure if I take the TOEFL and pass the minimum scores, then would my TOEFL scores replace my SAT CR and WR scores?

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2011, 03:09 PM »

Quote from: "ryanghee0223"

I took the SAT and my CR and WR scores are not good for JHU, and I am going to take TOEFL to make up my CR and WR scores.

and I am not sure if I take the TOEFL and pass the minimum scores, then would my TOEFL scores replace my SAT CR and WR scores?

SAT scores and TOEFL scores are separate admissions factors and are looked at differently by the Admissions Committee. TOEFL scores do not replace SAT Critical Reading or Writing scores. The Admissions Committee will review your TOEFL scores as we review TOEFL scores, as a test of English proficiency, and the Committee will review your SAT scores as we review standardized exam scores that all applicants must submit.

orobin · « **Reply #20 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:21 AM »

I took TOEFL twice and I saw the post that JHU will take best scores from each subsection.

What I am wondering is on commonapp supplement section where I have to list my subscores for TOEFL, do I write my best score from each section?

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #21 on:** November 26, 2011, 07:41 AM »

Quote from: orobin on November 24, 2011, 02:21 AM

I took TOEFL twice and I saw the post that JHU will take best scores from each subsection.

What I am wondering is on commonapp supplement section where I have to list my subscores for TOEFL, do I write my best score from each section?

Yes, you should list your highest score for each subsection. Do note though that self-reported scores on your application are not considered official, and you are required to have the College Board submit all your TOEFL scores to Johns Hopkins University directly.

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