<p>"If you have been using English for less than 5 years or do not speak English at home, we strongly suggest that you take the TOEFL."</p>
<p>Are they recommending because its easier for me, or they will value TOEFL result more? I don't want to waste an 100$ if it wont make a difference.</p>
<p>They are likely recommending it because, in their experience, students who fit the above criteria do better on the TOEFL than they do on the SAT.</p>
<p>There is no preference by MIT for either the TOEFL or the SAT for non-native English speakers. You should take the test for which you feel best-prepared.</p>
<p>Easier. Basically non-native speakers often have trouble with the SAT/ACT verbal even if they are perfectly competent in English for a variety of complex reasons. </p>
<p>Rule of thumb: if you don’t get into the 700s on the English portion, then go ahead and take the TOEFL.</p>
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That grabbed my interest. Mind if I ask if there’s an article or some sort of information regarding these reasons? This rule seems to apply a lot here.</p>
<p>TOEFL is really easy but sooo expensive! $250 from where I live… :S</p>
<p>and I hate that the scores are only valid for two years… </p>
<p>I shall only submit my SAT scores to MIT though</p>
<p>^^^ wow, and i thought TOEFL was expensive where i live!! it was a mere 165$ in comparison to 250$!!</p>