IELTS 7.0 TOEFL IBT 87 TOEFL PBT 560 All Official Transcripts Required to hold a Bachelors degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent Strongly encouraged to hold a Masters degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent Postsecondary degrees completed outside the US must represent completion of at least four years of study with above average scholarship from a university or universitylevel institution For degrees you have already earned If the degree was earned outside the US please mail us an official copy of your transcript and degree certificatediploma in both English and the original language If the degree was earned within the US please mail us an official copy of your transcript with the degree conferral date listed For degrees you are still in the process of earning Please upload unofficial copies of your transcripts to your application An official mailed transcript is not required unless you are admitted If you are currently earning a degree outside the US please upload your unofficial transcript in both English and the original language The Personal Statement is an opportunity for you to provide additional information that may help us in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study in our program You are required to complete a Personal Statement an application without one is considered incomplete A Statement of Purpose should succinctly describe your interest in our program your intended field of study specific areas of interest within said field future plans and other aspects of your background which may help us evaluate your application The Statement of Purpose is also used to match admitted students with assigned advisors Please be as specific as possible in your Statement of Purpose Please upload your Statement of Purpose using the online application Your Statement of Purpose should be 500 words or fewer We require 3 letters of recommendation from faculty or individuals qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study Submission of a resumeCV is strongly encouraged but not required Only students who submit a resumeCV will be considered for financial aid