<p>When you are unfamiliar with Toefl, think of it as SAT. It's basically a test that is not "required" but "recommended"</p>
<p>Since colleges "recommend" (not really required) international students to take Toefl, I reported colleges that I will be taking Toefl in January, on my application.
However, Our state doesn't provide Toefl during January - once but I missed the date. And nearby states have their seats filled in.
It would take me 7 hour ride if I really want to take it during January.</p>
<p>So, here's my question:
Should I even take the test? - I believe February scores won't affect my scores.
If not, should I report to schools that I will not be taking it? Or would colleges automatically disregard my report if my scores don't go in?
Would I get any disadvantage if I don't report scores that I planned to report?</p>
<p>Pick up the phone. Call each admissions office. Ask whether or not the TOEFL is specifically required in your case. If it is, ask about scores from February.</p>
<p>Check dates and locations for other English exams that they accept too.</p>
<p>If it’s not required, then you don’t need to take it. But please do notify colleges that you won’t be taking it - an email is fine. They will be waiting for the scores. If you let them know that you’re not taking the test, then they won’t have to keep waiting.</p>
<p>Double check that your TOEFL score isn’t required by any of your schools before you decide not to take it. At a great many colleges a TOEFL score (or parallel form of test) is absolutely required for internationals whose first language isn’t English.</p>
<p>Hm, in 18 of 19 colleges I applied to, TOEFL scores are required. If there are top schools on your list, the absence of TOEFL scores may have a significant impact on your application, because they do not only require TOEFL scores but even have a minimum score of about 100 iBT. </p>
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