<p>Hi every one, I'm a Singaporean student applying for engineering PhD programs in US. All of the schools I've applied to do not require TOEFL for students educated in Singapore, except for UT Austin. </p>
<p>I've asked the graduate admission office, which in turn referred me to the program office. When I contacted the program office, the officer referred me back to the graduate admission office. Both parties did not give me a definite answer. </p>
<p>The earliest TOEFL test date available is in late January, which is beyond the application deadline of Dec 15. </p>
<p>Does anyone has a similar situation before, and managed to circumvent it? Thanks in advance!</p>