Entry into the Master of Information (MI) program is competitive. Admission is based on a number of factors including prior academic performance at an accredited academic institution, test scores, professional work experience, standardized English proficiency test scores (for International students only), at least two letters of recommendation and a personal statement. Overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is typically the minimum requirement though applicants with lower GPAs are encouraged to apply and should discuss their GPA and undergraduate learning experiences in the Personal Statement. TOEFL – Test Of English as a Foreign Language - The minimum required score for admission is 94+ for the IBT test or 587 for the PBT test. Please note scores must be recent, within the past three years. IELTS – International English Language Testing System - The minimum required score for admission is 6.5+. Please note scores must be recent, within the past three years. Two letters are required. Letters of recommendation should focus on academic capacity (e.g., problem solving, thinking, analytical, and reflective skills) to undertake a rigorous program of graduate study, rather than on workplace efficiency and character traits. A Personal Statement is required as part of the admissions process. In approximately 750 words, state interests and career aspirations in pursuing the Master of Information degree. Rutgers School of Communication and Information will grant a GRE waiver to applicants meeting one or more of these requirements: A GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (from a U.S. institution) A completed advanced or master’s degree, Applicants may submit GMAT, MCAT and LSAT scores in place of GRE scores.