Is a TOEFL score from Nov. 2009 still valid?

[edost]

The TOEFL test is good for two years. However, the question is what's the date that counts - the date you submit your application or the application deadline?

In other words, let's say a school's application deadline is January 1, 2012, which is more than two years after I took the TOEFL, but I submit all application materials in September 2011, before the two years are up, is that alright?

[GI1]

I have the same conditon (NOV 2009) , I'm not sure, but probably it's OK. I guess we should ask the departments.

[eklavya]

TOEFL isn't like a prescription drug or food items that have certain hard deadlines of expiration. Few months give or take on the two years of 'deadline' is going to be just fine. But it is always good to ask your department and/or the graduate admission office.

In your specific case edost, I think you'll be fine.

[edost]

Thanks, I hope you're right.

[Paradeplatz]

See it this way: Can you imagine someone on the admissions board going:

'I'd sure as hell like to offer X a spot - he/she'd fit perfect.... but the perfect TOEFL scores are 2 years and 2 months old.