Fulbright Foreign Student Program faq eligibility Q: Is there an age limit for participation?

 
Q: Where can I prepare for the tests? 
A: For TOEFL, a wealth of practice material is available at 
http://www.ets.org/toefl/
. Many 
GRE practice materials can be downloaded for free at 
http://www.ets.org/gre/
. 
Q: When should I start preparing for the tests? 
A: It is recommended that all applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the required tests at 
least three four months before taking them. Since candidates will be selected by August, we urge 
you to begin review and practice of the tests as soon as you apply. 
Q: I have graduated from a local branch of an international/foreign institution, and all of 
the subjects taught were in English. Will I be exempted from the language exams?
A: No. If nominated, you must take TOEFL iBT. This language proficiency test is required to 
gain admission to a U.S. university for international students from all non-English speaking 
countries. 
 
Q: Can I submit an IELTS score instead of taking TOEFL iBT? 
A:
 
No, an IELTS or any other standardized test of English language score may be accepted at the 
application phase, but if nominated, you will be required to take TOEFL iBT to prove that you 
have a sufficiently high level of English to undertake full-time graduate level study in the U.S.
 
Q: What is a minimum TOEFL and GRE scores I must achieve? 
A: Candidates should try to obtain TOEFL scores that are in the 80s and higher (for candidates in 
Law, Public Administration, Journalism, Education, etc. - where strong written and spoken 
English skills are critical for successful study/research - scores should be 100 or more). On the 

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GRE you should try to score 155 on Verbal and Quantitative sections. You can also consult the 
EducationUSA Center or access websites of U.S. universities to learn more about the 
requirements of various academic programs.