Which is better, TOEFL or IELTS, to gain admission in the US?

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TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 11,000 universities in 150 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Germany. Between the two exams, TOEFL is preferred in the US, while IELTS is preferred in other countries. IELTS is only widely used and regarded as essential...
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TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 11,000 universities in 150 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Germany. Between the two exams,TOEFL is preferred in the US, while IELTS is preferred in other countries. IELTS is only widely used and regarded as essential for admission to graduate school in the United Kingdom and Australia. Usually, American institutions only accept TOEFL results. Before taking the test, it is advised that students review the university's requirements. read less
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Hi Kiran Universities in the USA have preferred the TOEFL over IELTS for a long time, and if you are looking to study or immigrate to the USA, TOEFL is the better option. There are some universities that do accept IELTS scores as well, so definitely do your research beforehand. Around 9000 institutions...
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Hi Kiran Universities in the USA have preferred the TOEFL over IELTS for a long time, and if you are looking to study or immigrate to the USA, TOEFL is the better option. There are some universities that do accept IELTS scores as well, so definitely do your research beforehand. Around 9000 institutions in the world accept TOEFL scores, so do keep that in mind. Thanks read less
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