{"id":35446,"date":"2017-01-03T12:45:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T19:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/how-to-improve-your-english-speaking-and-succeed-in-american-universities\/"},"modified":"2017-01-03T12:45:40","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T19:45:40","slug":"how-to-improve-your-english-speaking-and-succeed-in-american-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-english-speaking-and-succeed-in-american-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Improve Your English Speaking And Succeed In American Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cIs my English good enough to study in the US?\u201d<\/p>\n

During the 11 years I spent working with international students in Istanbul, this is a question I heard a lot. If you want to study in the US, how high should your English level be?<\/p>\n

To get into an undergraduate program in an American university, you need a minimum TOEFL score of 61-80<\/a>, but some schools may require a TOEFL score of at least 100. Graduate programs usually require scores of at least 90-100.<\/p>\n

Some schools, such as Northwestern University<\/a>, do not require a minimum TOEFL score, but simply state that students \u201coften score in the high range on all four sections\u201d of the TOEFL and are also required to submit an SAT score<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A TOEFL or an SAT score is only just the beginning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

High test scores will help you gain admission, but being able to communicate fluently in English will enhance your experience and help you become more successful.<\/p>\n

If you are an international student who already speaks excellent English, congratulations. You’ll have every opportunity to succeed in an American university.<\/p>\n

If you’re not 100% confident in your English communication skills, there are specific actions you can take to improve your academic English, social English, and professional English.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To improve your English and succeed in American universities, these are the 3 key areas<\/u><\/strong> you need to focus on:<\/p>\n

Academic English<\/u><\/h3>\n

To be able to do well in your classes, English fluency is crucial. There will be class discussions, and sometimes, you may receive a participation grade. You might have to give a presentation. In many graduate schools, especially MBA programs, you are required to participate in group projects.<\/p>\n

If you are a science or engineering major, you will have to write lab reports.<\/p>\n

In both undergraduate and graduate programs, your reading assignments will be in English. The more fluent your English, the faster you’ll be able to complete your work.<\/p>\n

Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English are foundational skills for success in American universities.<\/p>\n

Here are 3 ways to master academic English and succeed in American universities:<\/p>\n