Should I take the TOEFL test?

<p>ETS just ruined my life. They rescheduled my TOEFL, which should be today, to December 17th. I am sooo screwed. If I'm rejected/deferred for not having a TOEFL test score to demonstrate my English ability, I will be SO angry at ETS..</p>

<p>I have a similar story here.</p>

<p>I lived in US for 5 years and got 800 on Critical Reading and 710 on writing. I am taking AP English this year.</p>

<p>I asked the admission officer after the info session whether I should take the TOEFL. "should I take TOEFL?" I asked.</p>

<p>and he gave me this-is-the-most-ridiculous-question-I-have-ever-heard look, and said "Don't even bother. Don't waste your time and money in that thing." So I guess if you can demonstrate your mastery of English through some other way, that is going to be fine. I don't think TOEFL is going to be as critical as SAT if you live in US.</p>

<p>But you have a much better SAT1 score, and you have been here 3 more years than I have. I also take AP Lit/Comp, but not having a TOEFL for me, who only has verbal 660, can be an excuse for colleges to defer or reject me, which really scares me.</p>

<p>Take TOEFL then, not necessarily for college app, but for your mental health.</p>

<p>We are all on the same boat. 'Hope I helped a bit.</p>