TOEFL?

[soleprovider14]

Since beginning my applications for Fall 2010 I've discovered that a lot of them ask what one's native language is. I am bringing this up as I am becoming a bit worried that if one answers anything other than English for such a question, they will be required to take the TOEFL. I have lived in the United States for 9 years, spoken English for about 12 years, am fluent (and consider myself more knowledgeable of the language and vocabulary than some native speakers ) in it and have attended middle school, high school, and college in the US. I think I may just be overthinking this a bit but I would hope that no school will require me to take the TOEFUL just because my "first" language was not English.

[argos]

This probably varies from school to school, but I guess most places will see a degree from an US college as sufficient proof that your English is good enough.

[johndiligent]

Seconded. They usually waive the requirement to do TOEFL if you have studied at an institution (at the college/university level) where the primary language of instruction was English. Since you went to college in the U.S., you're fine.

[fuzzylogician]

I agree with the comments above, a degree from an american college should be more than enough to prove you're a competent English speaker. Still, since the application process does defy common sense on some occasions, the safe thing to do is contact the schools you're applying to directly and ask.

[glasses]

This probably varies from school to school, but I guess most places will see a degree from an US college as sufficient proof that your English is good enough.

Thirding (or fourthing? Can't keep track . . .) this. All of my applications have the same "what's your native language" question followed by something along the lines of "if the answer isn't English, check one of the below for proof of English proficiency: TOEFL or a degree from an institution where English is the primary language spoken."