¶ … waiver for the TOEFL test. Having lived in English-speaking countries for ten years, I am confident and fluent in the language. My English language skills are solid for both written and oral communications. I have conducted all of my academic research in English, including the delivery of seminars and lectures in the language. Even though it is not my mother tongue, I have a strong command of English, which is why I have been able to excel in my scholastic endeavors.

A recently completed an English course at Nova University that my advisers told me would allow me to waive the TOEFL exam. Even though each university's requirements are different and I do value the rules governing your program, I hope you will take my situation into account when considering me for admission. My advisers have assured me that my academic record proves my mastery of the English language.

Typically a requirement for all students whose first language is not English, the TOEFL test has great merit for gauging a student's English language skills. I appreciate the value of the test for your faculty and staff as well as for students like me. Because I am confident the test would prove my high level of communications skills, I would not mind taking it under normal circumstances.

However, I would be unable to take the TOEFL exam before fall admission deadline because the test will not be administered before then. I am quite eager to begin my Masters degree research and would not want the TOEFL exam to cause any delays in my education. Given my strong academic record, my proven language and communications skills, and my having completed English language courses commonly recognized as substitutes for the TOEFL exam, I hope you will grant me this waiver. I can assure you I will become a terrific asset to your university and especially to the Master's program in my chosen field of study.