What is the recommended TOEFL score for a Penn applicant?

TOEFL has transitioned to a new scoring system that utilizes a 1-6 band score scale (reported in 0.5 increments). Competitive applicants tend to have a composite score of 5 or above with demonstrated consistency across the four sections of the exam (reading, listening, speaking, and writing).

The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) was formerly scored on a scale from 0 to 120. Competitive applicants tend to have a composite score of 100 or above with demonstrated consistency across the four sections of the exam (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). If you have taken the previous version of the TOEFL within the last two years, you may choose to submit your existing TOEFL score. Please note, your exam date must be within two years from your application deadline to be valid. 

Penn looks at the results of an applicant’s most recent TOEFL exam, not MyBest scores.