English Proficiency Test?

[omghihowru]

So, I applied to some university (Wayne State, for those of you wondering) via the Common App. On the Common App, this is everything on there that is stated about my language.

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Language
Albanian First Language, Speak, Spoken at Home
English Speak, Read, Write
Geography & Citizenship
Citizenship Status U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Birthplace United States of America (17 Years US, 0 Years Non-US)

However, the university emailed me to their application portal. Everything was sent but it states that I need to submit an English proficiency test. Do I really need to? I was born and raised here even though I did learn Albanian as my first language (from my family members).

I could care less for this university but I am worried that if I apply early action for a top tier college I am not going to receive my decision due to not having an English proficiency test.

Thanks

[Mwfan1921]

If you applied as a US citizen and attended an English speaking HS where all instruction was in English, the Wayne State folks are probably just confused…in which case I would email them those details (or call) and you should be fine.

I could care less for this university

Then why did you apply? Even for your highly likely/safety school(s) you should have the mindset that you would be happy to attend.

Good luck.

[omghihowru]

Yeah sorry, It’s a great school. It is definitely one of my top choices (and my brother went there) but I care less right now because it’s rolling so even if I had to take the test I would have time. For EA schools, however, I don’t have enough time as they are due November 1. Thanks for clarifying this for me!

[buckybarnesx]

Contact their admissions. Usually, a good enough English ACT/SAT score will be enough.

[skieurope]

@buckybarnesx

Usually, a good enough English ACT/SAT score will be enough.

Not always. This is very college-specific.

But for the OP, I think it is simply that the reader misconstrued something from the application. Although to be fair, the applicant really should have listed both Albanian and English as first languages unless s/he was raised in an Albanian bubble with no TV/videos until attending school. If so, s/he would be well-served to make the change for any applications not yet submitted. An applicant born and raised in the US has no need to take TOEFL for any college that I am aware of.

[omghihowru]

@skieurope

@buckybarnesx

Usually, a good enough English ACT/SAT score will be enough.

Not always. This is very college-specific.

But for the OP, I think it is simply that the reader misconstrued something from the application. Although to be fair, the applicant really should have listed both Albanian and English as first languages unless s/he was raised in an Albanian bubble with no TV/videos until attending school. If so, s/he would be well-served to make the change for any applications not yet submitted. An applicant born and raised in the US has no need to take TOEFL for any college that I am aware of.

I got a 22 on reading and a 24 on English but I don’t think my ACT score should impact my English proficiency. Also, in the common app it says that I have lived 0 years in non-US so I don’t understand how they accidentally required me to take TOEFL.

It’s been 3 days and still no reply when I emailed them, might have to call them

[omghihowru]

@skieurope

@buckybarnesx

Usually, a good enough English ACT/SAT score will be enough.

Not always. This is very college-specific.

But for the OP, I think it is simply that the reader misconstrued something from the application. Although to be fair, the applicant really should have listed both Albanian and English as first languages unless s/he was raised in an Albanian bubble with no TV/videos until attending school. If so, s/he would be well-served to make the change for any applications not yet submitted. An applicant born and raised in the US has no need to take TOEFL for any college that I am aware of.

Also, do you think I should update my common app and change the language?
If yes, should I make them both my first language or just English?
Thank you.

[skieurope]

@omghihowru

@skieurope

@buckybarnesx

Usually, a good enough English ACT/SAT score will be enough.

Not always. This is very college-specific.

But for the OP, I think it is simply that the reader misconstrued something from the application. Although to be fair, the applicant really should have listed both Albanian and English as first languages unless s/he was raised in an Albanian bubble with no TV/videos until attending school. If so, s/he would be well-served to make the change for any applications not yet submitted. An applicant born and raised in the US has no need to take TOEFL for any college that I am aware of.

Also, do you think I should update my common app and change the language?
If yes, should I make them both my first language or just English?
Thank you.

Yes, I think you should update you application before sending to further schools. If you cannot remember a time when you did not speak English and Albanian, then it is perfectly fine to list them both as first languages; I listed 3 languages on my apps as first languages and had no issue.

[omghihowru]

@skieurope

@omghihowru

@skieurope

@buckybarnesx

Usually, a good enough English ACT/SAT score will be enough.

Not always. This is very college-specific.

But for the OP, I think it is simply that the reader misconstrued something from the application. Although to be fair, the applicant really should have listed both Albanian and English as first languages unless s/he was raised in an Albanian bubble with no TV/videos until attending school. If so, s/he would be well-served to make the change for any applications not yet submitted. An applicant born and raised in the US has no need to take TOEFL for any college that I am aware of.

Also, do you think I should update my common app and change the language?
If yes, should I make them both my first language or just English?
Thank you.

Yes, I think you should update you application before sending to further schools. If you cannot remember a time when you did not speak English and Albanian, then it is perfectly fine to list them both as first languages; I listed 3 languages on my apps as first languages and had no issue.

Great, thanks.