SAT Reasoning Test vs. TOEFL

[Go_Beyond]

<p>If you have SAT I score and it is also high enough, it will be your advantage.</p>

[danpo]

<p>Hi everone!</p>

<p>I am an international student planning to apply for MIT next year. As you may know, international students have the choice of taking the TOEFL instead of the SAT Reasoning Test:</p>

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You have two options: 1) take the tests required for native English speakers (see above), or 2) you may take the TOEFL and two SAT Subject Tests, one in math (level 1 or 2) and one in science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m).

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<p>I know that the CR and W parts of the SAT are quite difficult, even if you have a good knowledge of English (as far as that is possible for non-native English speakers). I’m aware of the fact that the TOEFL isn’t that easy either, but, however, it seems easier than the SAT though.</p>

<p>Now, my question is concerning the weigh that is put on either the one or the other test. Is an applicant who has taken the SAT considered to have a better knowledge of English (or even to have worked harder)? Since TOEFL does (understandably) not include a math section, does taking the TOEFL lead to disadvantages or is the required SAT II math test enough information for the admission officers?</p>

<p>Thank you for answers,
Daniel</p>

[molliebatmit]

<p>There is no preference given to the SAT option vs. the TOEFL option.</p>

<p>From Matt McGann [url=<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/testing_requirements_faq.shtml]here[/url”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/testing_requirements_faq.shtml]here[/url</a>], emphasis mine:

Q. I am an international student. Should I take the TOEFL or the SAT?</p>

<p>A. You may take either or both. We will consider the TOEFL or SAT equally without preference. If you submit both, we will use the test that makes you look best.

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