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TOEFL and MELAB
Students who score less than 18 on their English or reading part scores of their ACT are required to take one of these two tests: MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The difference between the ACT and these two tests is that these exams have no math or science parts, only English.
Practice for the TOEFL and MELAB
- You can take a practice MELAB or TOEFL test at the Test Prep Resource Center, 302 Eddy Hall, 192 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Please call 612-626-0444 to arrange a time. For $15 you can come in four times to take practice tests.
- Practice books are also available at most local libraries and bookstores.
More on this page: TOEFL information | MELAB information
TOEFL information
Official site: TOEFL at www.ets.org/toefl/.
Registration for the TOEFL is now done online.
The TOEFL is offered by Prometric in four Metro Area locations:
- 1811 Weir Drive, Suite 340, Woodbury, 55125
- 4175 West 76th Street, Suite 100, Edina, 55435
- 7401 Metro Blvd., Suite 355, Edina, 55439
- 4105 North Lexington Avenue, Suite 154, Arden Hills, 55126.
The TEOFL is also offered on campus at the UCCS Testing Center, Eddy Hall, 612-624-5520 (testing center # 7572).
- Saturday is a good time to call, because phones are less busy then.
- There are two sites on campus that offer the TOEFL. When you register you will be assigned to a site. Bring your identification documents when you come to take the test. You cannot register over the phone.
Register for the TOEFL now. The TOEFL customer care phone number is 1-800-468-6335.
How soon can I get a test? Tests book up quickly, often 2 – 4 weeks ahead.
How much does it cost? $150. High school students can apply for a fee reduction ($75) through their high school counselor. Find the fee reduction forms here.
ID needed for the test: Students must bring a federal government ID to the test. A valid passport or green card is required. If there are concerns about ID, call the TOEFL Customer Service line at 609-771-7100. Because this is an internationally secure test, the requirements are quite strict.
Results: Students will get an approximate score range right after they finish their test (write this number down). This is the highest and lowest possible score depending on how the essay is rated. Final results then come out in 2 – 3 weeks after taking the test.
For admission to the U of M, the minimum TOEFL score is 51.
- 51 - 79 Commanding English Program
- 80 + Exempt from any ESL requirements
Public Libraries and bookstores have TOEFL study books. The Test Prep Resource Center offers practice tests. The center is located at 302 Eddy Hall, 192 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis campus. Call 612-626-0444 to arrange a time. Cost: $15 for four practice sessions.
MELAB at a glance
Official site: MELAB at www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm.
See the University Counseling and Consulting Services site for the MELAB registration form [PDF] and the current test dates. Registration is done by mail. Make sure to bring the right documents to the test!
NEW! MELAB fee reduction vouchers [PDF]
Note: the MELAB score will arrive after your application to the U of M is complete. This will not make your application “late” because the Office of Admission understands that it takes time to get the MELAB score.
The Commanding English Program will accept students until the program fills, which typically does not happen until some time in the spring.
| MELAB: Michigan English Language Assessment
Battery 2006-07 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines |
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| Test Day and Date | Time | Deadline* |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 ** | 9:00 a.m. | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| Saturday, January 26, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | Friday, January 11, 2008 |
| Saturday, February 23, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | Friday, February 8, 2008 |
| Saturday, March 22, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | Friday, March 7, 2008 |
| Saturday, April 26, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | Friday, April 11, 2008 |
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. | Friday, May 2, 2008 |
| *Registration form and payment must be received by mail by the deadline date or your registration will be returned. Late registrations will not be accepted. | ||
| **Score reports for December test will take six weeks. | ||
- Your results will be mailed to you by the University of Michigan approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the test. If you do not receive your scores within 6 weeks, call the University of Michigan at 1-866-696-3522 (toll free), press 1. You may also try e-mailing them at melabelium@umich.edu. Please do not call the University of Minnesota.
- You can rush the delivery of your test scores, within 7 business days, for an additional fee of $60.00. To do this, take a check or money order made out to the English Language Institute to the test center on day of your test. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE TEST CENTER.
Steps to taking the MELAB
- Fill out the
registration form
[PDF]. See the
University Counseling and Consulting Services site for complete
instructions.
YOU WILL NEED:- Your alien registration card (green card) or proof of U.S. citizenship, or passport from your home country with a current and recognizable photo.
- One other form of photo identification such as a driver’s license or school I.D.
- Social Security Number (if you have one).
- One recent passport-sized photograph of yourself that looks like you do now.
- Address of other universities or colleges to send your MELAB score (University of Minnesota address is provided). You may send your score for free to one other institution. Additional $5 will be charged on test day for each additional school.
- Check or money order, made out to University of Minnesota in the amount of $80. The University does not accept cash or credit cards!
- Be sure to write legibly!
- You must register by mail.
- You will be given a copy of the registration form and receipt of payment, verification of your testing date, time, and place, and a map to the testing site.
- Deadlines:
- Deadline to register is about two weeks before the test date.