TOEFL Counselling 2023: Dates, Process, Eligibility

Jaya Laxmi
Jaya Laxmi

Updated on - Nov 18, 2023

TOEFL counselling 2023 focuses on the scores. They are accepted by various universities worldwide. Candidates should make sure to check the list and information provided below for the range of scores or the minimum score required by the universities for admission.

TOEFL Exam is used by Universities and Institutions from European countries and Australia among many others. TOEFL 2021 is used by these institutions to check whether the applicants who are from non-English speaking countries know enough English to work or study in their Institute or an organization. After the candidate gets his TOEFL Score, the Candidate can decide whether he wants to send this score to the institution or if he or she wants to take the examination again. While applying for the TOEFL exam they will provide the option of sending the TOEFL score to 4 universities or organizations of the candidate's choice. The candidate can cancel this later if they wish to write the exam another time.

TOEFL Score is one of the factors or sometimes the only factor for admission into universities. Foreign University admission does not happen like in India where students will have counselling. Candidates have to apply to universities with TOEFL scores and other requirements. Some colleges set up minimum TOEFL scores required to apply to them.

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TOEFL 2023 Slot Booking

Simply check the proper TOEFL Exam dates and TOEFL test centres to schedule your TOEFL exam slot whenever you plan to take the TOEFL exam. Those considering pursuing an overseas degree should put TOEFL on their priority list. One of the most important considerations is choosing dates, as it is the first step in going to your preferred school. 

There are other universities that have flexible deadlines, which allow candidates to submit their TOEFL scores whenever they choose. So, based on your requirements, select the TOEFL exam dates and test centre, and then book your TOEFL exam slot. In addition, the candidate must possess a current passport that can be used as proof of identity. Candidates can learn more about TOEFL exam slot booking by continuing to read.

How to Book a 2023 TOEFL Slot?

Candidates who want to schedule a TOEFL exam must follow the processes outlined below:

  • Candidates must register for the TOEFL on the official ETS website.
  • Test takers would have to choose their TOEFL test day and location.
  • Proceed with your TOEFL registration fee payment of $190 USD.
  • They were able to successfully reserve their TOEFL exam slot.

TOEFL Scores Accepted by the Colleges

TOEFL results are accepted by more than 11,000 colleges, universities, and other organisations in 150 countries, including US universities, UK universities, Australian universities, New Zealand universities, French universities, German universities, and Canadian universities.

Apart from that, numerous English-speaking countries' immigration agencies employ this test to give work and residency visas to prospective immigrants. Candidates should be aware that there is no such thing as a TOEFL cut-off score; any score that allows you to enrol in your desired college or university is considered an excellent score. Minimum TOEFL scores criteria differ per institution, so it's always a good idea to double-check the minimum requirements for the programme you're applying to.

TOEFL Scores Accepted by the Universities

TOEFL results are accepted at institutions in 150 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, and Canada. Candidates should be aware that the TOEFL exam is not required for obtaining a student visa in their home country, but it is required for university admission.

TOEFL Requirements for Universities in the United States

US colleges are known for their high-quality, career-oriented education, and candidates must demonstrate their eligibility for admission to those universities by taking and passing the GRE and TOEFL exams. We've compiled a list of the top US colleges that rank among the top 100 universities in the world, including the TOEFL scores for MIT and Harvard, among others.

TOEFL Requirements for USA Universities
Name of the Institution Required TOEFL Exam score
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 90 above
Stanford University  90-100
Harvard University 100 but 105-109 for most of the PhD
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)  Academic record
University of Chicago 104 and 26 in each section
Princeton University 100
University of Pennsylvania 100
Cornell University 100
Yale University 100
Columbia University 100
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor  100
Johns Hopkins University 100
Northwestern University 104 for the UG
The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) 90-100
80 for the UG
New York University (NYU) 100
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 88-100
Duke University 105 
Carnegie Mellon University 102
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) 85-100
Brown University 100 above
University of Wisconsin-Madison 100
The University of Texas at Austin  79 above
University of Washington  90 above
Georgia Institute of Technology  90 above
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 79-102
Rice University 100 above
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 100  

Factors Required with TOEFL 2023 Score

The candidate has to provide TOEFL Score, SoP, LOR, and Undergraduate Score along with other documents if the University demands any.

  • TOEFL Score: Having a great GRE Score is work half done. A great TOEFL Score will increase your chances of getting into university. Some university has TOEFL Score as their only parameter for admission. Check the minimum TOEFL score requirement placed by the university before applying to it.
  • Letter of Recommendation (LoR): The candidate should provide a Letter of Recommendation along with a TOEFL Score from some renowned people in the field or from people who have closely worked with the candidate. This is to see how people who work in proximity of candidates perceive candidates as valuable members of the institution.
  • Statement of Purpose (SoP): You have to provide a Statement of Purpose that states why you wanna study in that particular course and particular university. SoP should be sent with TOEFL Score. It gives an opportunity for the candidates to express their interest in the University.
  • Undergraduate Score: Candidates should have decent GPA/percentiles in their undergraduate academics and also a good score in qualifying entrance exams of desired colleges/universities or business schools if any- are the other deciding factors of one's journey to a reputed institution.

Candidates can get info about books to refer to in TOEFL Reference Books Section.

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