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“I loved taking the SAT!” said NO ONE EVER. Well, imagine having to take that and ANOTHER exam, just to apply to a U.S. or Canadian university. 😓 This is often the case for international students who want to study in the States. For international students applying to universities in the U.S. and Canada, demonstrating English proficiency is an additional step in the admissions process. Traditional English proficiency tests can cost around $300, before travel to a testing center (which often aren’t in the student’s city) and additional fees. That's one of the reasons we created the Duolingo English Test (DET). We wanted to create an English proficiency test that’s more accessible for students. The DET is taken online, which eliminates travel, and it costs only $70. And it’s accepted all over the world by English medium universities. Because financial means should not be a barrier to educational opportunities. 💚 What barriers did you face with college access? #learning

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