Do I have to take tests such as TOEFL, SAT, GRE and GMAT to obtain a student visa?

Applicants are generally not required to take any particular tests to qualify for a visa. However, we note that motivated and serious student visa applicants often take such tests when seeking admission to schools in the U.S. The fact that a student has taken one or more of these tests may help show the seriousness of the applicant's study plans.