Frequently Asked Questions
about Testing
When
I apply to universities, what admission tests may I be
expected to take?
Are
there tests other than the TOEFL and TSEthat may be useful in assessing my English proficiency?
What
about tests that may help me complete
college more quickly?
When
should I take university entrance
exams?
Where
do I find information about the tests?
How
do I register for tests?
What
if I have a disability?
What
should I do on the day of the test?
How
long is my test score valid?
How
can I prepare for the exams?
When
should I receive my test scores?
What
should I do if my test scores don't
arrive in this time frame?
How
do I contact ETS?
When
I apply to universities, what admission
tests may I be expected to take?
TOEFL: If English
is not your native language, you must submit
a TOEFL score. Many institutions require
a minimum score of about 213 on the computer-based
version of the TOEFL or about 550 on the
paper-based version for both undergraduate
and graduate students to enter their academic
programs. A few schools may not require
the TOEFL if you completed high school or
college in the United States or if you graduated
from a four-year, degree-granting institution
where English is the primary language of
instruction.
SATI:
The SAT I may be required of undergraduate
applicants. No standard score is required;
results are weighed with secondary school
grades and other elements of the undergraduate
application. MIDEAST\Iraq does not administer
this test at this time.
SATII:
Each SAT II examination tests knowledge
in a specific subject area. One or more
may be required of some undergraduate applicants.
AMIDEAST\Iraq does not administer this test
at this time.
GRE:
Most graduate applicants are required
to submit results on the Graduate
Record Examination general test
and sometimes subject tests as well. Some graduate programs require a minimum 450 verbal score; others may also have
a 420 minimum required on the quantitative
section.
GMAT:
Graduate applicants in business- and accountancy-related
areas usually must take the Graduate Management
Admission Test. (Applicants to programs
in such areas as public administration may
have a choice between taking the GMAT and
the GRE.) A minimum score of 500 is often
required, with a score of at least 25 percent
on the verbal portion. AMIDEAST\Iraq does
not administer this test at this time.
TSE:
The Test of Spoken English may be required
for graduate students seeking teaching assistantships.
AMIDEAST\Iraq does not administer this test
at this time.
Are
there tests other than the
TOEFL and TSE that may be useful
in assessing my English proficiency?
AMIDEAST regularly administers the following
English proficiency tests that will be useful
in assessing proficiency (though they are
not designed to meet U.S. university admissions
requirements):
Institutional Testing
Program (ITP) TOEFL: Based on past editions
of paper-based TOEFL tests and designed
as an assessment and learning tool for intermediate
and advanced students of English. Please
contact iraq@amideast.org
for more information.
Test
of English for International Communication
(TOEIC): An English language
proficiency test designed for international
workplace environments. It is taken by more
people than any other English language test
and is recognized as a worldwide standard
for English proficiency. Please contact
iraq@amideast.org
for more information.
The College
Level Examination Program: (CLEP) is
accepted by about 2,900 institutions in
the United States and overseas for undergraduate
credit or advanced standing. CLEP currently
offers 34 tests covering a wide range of
academic subjects. AMIDEAST\Iraq does not
administer this test at this time.
Begin your testing plan at least one year
before you wish to start your academic program.
The U.S. school year begins around the end
of August and ends in May. Many universities
have application deadlines in December for
school entry the following late August/early
September.
Organized university applicants take TOEFL
and other exams in September, a year before
school entry. International mail can be
slow and unreliable, and you will also need
time to register for and take standardized
tests. This also gives you time to take
tests a second time, if you are not pleased
with the results, and to request score report
mailings.
The test bulletins are your best source
of information. AMIDEAST has a supply of
bulletins for the public. Take the time
to read the bulletin completely and carefully.
When you fill out the registration form,
make sure your name, address, telephone
and other personal information are entered
correctly. The Educational
Testing Service (ETS) sends score reports
from Princeton, New Jersey, in the United
States, and any inconsistencies in your
registration information will cause delays.
AMIDEAST can also provide information and
registration services related to other academic
and professional tests. If you are interested
in taking such a test in the Middle East/North
Africa, please contact your nearest AMIDEAST
office to learn what support we can provide.
To register for tests in other regions
of the world, please visit the Web site
of the test in question.
AMIDEAST can register individuals to take
most commonly required examinations throughout
the Middle East and North Africa. Please
see our registration
page for more detailed information.
Please check the test information bulletin
for procedures to request special accommodation,
if you have a documented disability. Test
takers with temporary disabilities, i.e.,
a broken leg, should register or transfer
to a later test date.
- Arrive 30 minutes before the assigned
test time. Check-in procedures take
time. If you arrive late, you may not
be admitted to the test, and you will
forfeit your test fees.
- Bring identification, as listed in
the test bulletin.
- Bring your test confirmation.
The TOEFL score has a two-year validity
period; GRE and GMAT scores are valid for
five years. There is no time limit on SAT
scores. However, any scores requested more
than five years after the test date will
be accompanied by a message from ETS explaining
that the scores may no longer be an accurate
reflection of your academic performance.
Beyond
having studied English and a well-rounded
academic curriculum, there are
a variety of test preparation materials available through AMIDEAST. For further English language and test preparation,
check the courses offered in AMIDEAST's
English Language Program.
Generally, scores are sent from ETS two
to three weeks after a computer-based test
and six to eight weeks after a paper and
pencil test. With international mail, a
CBT score report may take six weeks to two
months to arrive at a home address. Score
reports from paper and pencil testing take
an average of two months.
You should get in touch with ETS by telephone,
e-mail, or fax. Contact information is listed
below. Do not contact AMIDEAST because we
have no information about score reports
and we regret that we are unable to help
with this.
When you contact ETS with questions about
missing score reports, payment questions,
or requests for additional score reports,
you will need to provide your name, address,
birth date, and test registration number
in your correspondence.
TOEFL
- Telephone: 1-609-771-7100
- Fax: 1-609-771-7500
- E-Mail: toefl@ets.org
SAT
- Telephone: 1-609-771-7600
- Fax: 1-609-683-1234
- E-mail: sat@ets.org
GRE
GMAT
- Telephone: 1-609-771-7330
- Fax: 1-609-883-4340
- E-mail: gmat@ets.org
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