I am currently a student of class XII (humanities) preparing for boards this year. When shall I register for TOEFL?
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You can register for it whenever you are ready, even one day before the test. If you are prepared to take the test anytime soon, you may do so or take it after your boards. Your board exams must be given higher priority now.
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UC Berkeley is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in the United States of America. University of California Berkeley offers admission for international students in two intakes such as Fall and Spring intake. International students must meet the admission requirements at the university. International students whose native language is not English, must submit proof of English proficiency at UC Berkeley. Check the table listed below for TOEFL/IELTS/GRE requirements for international students at UC Berkeley:
Admission Type | GRE Requirement | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS |
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Graduate | No fixed minimum*; competitive ?330† | ?90 | ?7.0 |
Undergraduate | Not required | ?80 (prefers 100+) | ?6.5 |
Note- Some programs have GRE? optional policies, but overall use holistic review; Quant in
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