<p>What type of people take the TOEFL? I was just reading some college admissions stuff and read that the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers entering a(n) college/university. In my case, my family and I emigrated to the US (specifically Hawai'i) when I was 6. Therefore, English wasn't the first language I learned. However, since I moved with the exception of the first maybe two-four months, I do speak English at home and am proficient and fluent at it. I even almost forgot the whole language I first learned. I only know the basics now. I'm in Honors English and have participated in essay contests that took me to Nationals, States, etc. Being that English wasn't the first language I've learned, does this mean I'd have to take the TOEFL?</p>
<p>Uh, bump? Sorry if it seems demanding but I'd like to know if I have to take it, although I tried a few practice tests and the questions were parallel to a lower-elementary vocabulary test ...</p>
<p>No, you won't have to. I believe the Toefl is really for international students and students who just came here two or three years ago, without a grasp of the language. If you speak English proficiently at home, then you should take the SAT. You do not need to go into essay contests in order to avoid the Toefl.</p>
<p>I dont know if you have to take it, but here's my story. I'm from Russia and Russian was my first language. I understand english fine, but I was told to take the TOEFL anyhow, since I wasnt born in the states. You were, so I assume you shouldnt worry about it, but it is an insanely easy test, so you might just take it anyhow. I got a perfect score and got to write an essay about whether i prefer take-out to in-home dining. Not a question you're likely to get on the english ap.</p>
<p>if you have been schooled in an English-language school in the US in the last two to three years, you don't need the TOEFL.</p>
<p>Oh, I wasn't born in the states. Just clarifying.</p>
<p>But thanks for the help everybody; it's much appreciated. :D</p>