should I take it or not?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>I'm debating whether I should take the TOEFL test before applying to Yale in the next admissions cycle. The thing is, I was born in the States moved away as an infant, so I'm an American citizen but I've never studied in an English based curriculum. Nonetheless, my first language is English (spoken at home). I got an 800 on the Critical Reading section on the SAT if this matters. From the site: Yale strongly recommends the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for any applicant whose first language is not English and who has not received at least two years of his or her secondary education in an English-medium curriculum.</p>

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<p>“Nonetheless, my first language is English (spoken at home).”</p>

<p>It sounds like you have answered your own question. No need to take the TOEFL.</p>

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<p>Maybe…I wasn’t trying to be repetitive it’s just that seeing as I had no formal schooling in the language maybe there would be a need to prove competence in an academic setting. But seeing that I took the SAT I think you’re right. Thank you.</p>

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<p>I think you should email the school for an official answer.</p>

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<p>I mean, maybe if you’re not comprehending this, you should take the TOEFL? It seems like it’s a very obvious answer. </p>

<p>Yale says:</p>

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<p>You say:</p>

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<p>So let’s review. Yale recommends the TOEFL to those who don’t take English as a first language AND who haven’t received two years of English-medium curriculum. You haven’t received English-medium curriculum instruction, BUT you do speak English as your first language. Therefore, you do not fit the criteria for the TOEFL. Don’t take it. It’s as simple as that.</p>

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<p>You have a 800 CR. Forget about the TOEFL and enjoy life :)</p>