TOEFL Waiver Letter: Quick Strategy
- Pl. review the [tooltips keyword=’TOEFL Waiver Policy’ content=’Please visit the Admissions Requirements Section of the program’] of the said university(s)/college(s)
- It’s almost confirmed if English is the [tooltips keyword=’Medium of Instruction at School or undergraduation (Bachelors) or for atleast 2 college years’ content=’English since schooling is a Sure thing; For others please check program policy. HOWEVER, one yet needs to Write It Convincingly (Download Your Letter)’]. Individual College Policy matters
- [tooltips keyword=’Prior International education’ content=’Bachelors/Masters especially from the Same Country where you are applying’] from an English Speaking nation is yet another Key!
- “Added Pluses” could be SAT/GRE/GMAT scores and [tooltips keyword=’More’ content=’ Our Letter Gives Some More Ideas – Download to Waive TOEFL ‘]
- Pl. stay specific – Avoid Long paragraphs/excess-emotiveness/”pleading”
TOEFL Waiver Request Letter Sample
[tooltips keyword=’Greetings Admissions Team’ content=’If you are emailing a general email id, it is better to use this greeting. In case the point of contact at the admissions office is known, one can begin with “Greetings Mr……. or Ms…..” Save time & Be Done ‘],
[tooltips keyword=’Re: TOEFL Waiver Request’ content=’Makes it easy for admissions to know the core need & accordingly results in faster response’]
[tooltips keyword=’Ref.: Application to the XYZ program’ content = ‘Same as above. Policies can be specific to type of study, at times. As such, this is a very professional way of communicating where the reader knows both – the issue and the background. Download To Save Time‘]
I request the admissions office to consider [tooltips keyword=’the following factors’ content = ‘A humble, sophisticated opening line marks a winning impression Ready Letter Here ‘] while considering my request for TOEFL (Test of English As Foreign Language) Waiver:
- My entire education (schooling, under-graduation) has been from …..
Private Post says
Hello MBA Admission gurus,
My name is and am from Ghana. I applied for Masters in I.T Security Management and this is what am getting for my statement of purpose:
“SOP needs to be 100% unique. I got a feedback from the university that is 71% unique.” What can I do now??
MBA Admission Gurus says
Hi,
We have kept your name private. In your interest, pl. do not post sensitive information (ref: your admissions application) here since it is public. We have contacted you separately via email for assistance. Sincerely, MBA admission Gurus
Solomon says
Hi. I am Solomon. When requestimg for an IELTS waiver. Is it necessary to attach an ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTOR document from your previous institution alongside.
MBA Admission Gurus says
Greetings Solomon,
It is not necessary. Cheers!
Jillian Skinner says
Hello MBA Admission Gurus: My name is Jillian Skinner, an American student in the state of Michigan.
I am looking to go overseas for college. In order to finish my application it says I need a TOEFL form saying I passed the English test. The application said though if my language is English that I would get a waiver to say I don’t need to take the test. What do I need to do in order to obtain this waiver?
Pl. advise. Thanks
MBA Admission Gurus says
Greetings Jillian,
Since your native language is English, TOEFL is really not mandatory. I would simply send a letter requesting a waiver in a format similar to the sample letter here. Admissions will typically revert in a day or two granting the waiver. IF your program does need a GRE/SAT or GMAT and if the score is really low and/or the college ranking is very high, they, as yet, might request TOEFL. However, we won’t know till the waiver email is sent. So pl. go ahead with the waiver request. Do write back in case of any more queries in the matter.
Sincerely,
Haresh Kodnani
Michelle Leon says
Hello Gurus: Is there a particular format or letter that the institutions require for waiver of IELTS and TOEFL? and what is it that the university requires from the institution that would grant a waiver
MBA Admission Gurus says
Hello Michelle:
1. TOEFL and IELTS is usually needed in case of non-native English speakers, especially international applicants.
2. Waivers are granted if the said applicant has completed his schooling and all further education in a setting where the medium of instruction is English.
3. Work experience with a multi-national (where English is pre-dominant) is also a definite plus; however by itself it may not be a qualifier
Finally, there is no format set by institutions, to our knowledge. However, you can use the sample request letter as a guidance for a structure for communications on this matter.
Hope this helps! Cheers
David@MBAadmissionGURUS
Joel Jaenz says
Hello,
My Name in Joel Jaenz from Honduras. Last year, I came to study at The Christ for the Nations Institute. This is my 2nd year here at Christ for the Nations.
All my classes have been based in English. I am further trying to apply for a scholarship from another university to accelerate my career.
I wanted to know if I am eligible for a TOEFL waiver. Please guide me.
God bless you,
Joel Jaenz
MBA Admission Gurus says
Greetings Joel,
From what we understand, you are an international applicant to an educational program in the United States or A European Union Nation.
Typically the universities in the US grant such waivers and the ones in EU usually insist on either TOEFL or IELTS regardless of prior language media and background.
If all your earlier education has been via the English medium, you may request a TOEFL waiver. Work experience in Multinationals (US or British origin especially) is a definite plus too.
Hope this answers your question.Pl. feel free to write back for further clarifications..
Cheers!
David