Compose a 2-3 page statement of intent addressing your goal(s) or purpose in pursuing an advanced degree, area(s) of interest for research/scholarship, reason for selecting the School of Education for graduate work, and your professional background. Letters of support should address the applicant's written and oral communication skills, aptitude for advanced study, creative talent, and potential for a successful career. GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing) are required to apply for a Ph.D. in the School of Education. International students must submit TOEFL scores of at least 560 (paper test), 220 (computerized test), or 83 (internet test) or an IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or greater. These scores are established by ISU and cannot be waived by the School of Education. Ph.D. applicants must submit GRE scores (recommended minimum scores are 146 verbal, 144 quantitative, and 3.5 analytical writing). All degree-seeking graduate students must have graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or from a recognized foreign institution where the requirements for the bachelor's degree or its equivalent are similar to those at ISU. Full Admission status may be granted to an applicant who either has achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale).