The admissions committee has begun to review your file and noticed that your score on the TOEFL (or IELTS) exam falls below the University of Maryland's minimum requirements for unconditional admission. Your application will be much more competitive if you are able to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score that meets the minimum requirements for unconditional admission. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for unconditional admission are not as competitive for admission to the Smith School. We are glad to hold your application if you plan to retake the TOEFL or IELTS if you would like. Please let me know how you would like the admissions office to proceed with your application.