Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Minimum GRE Analytical Writing score of 4.0 and minimum GRE Verbal score of 153 Minimum GAP score of 453 [GAP = GRE-V + (undergraduate GPA x 100)] Completion of four undergraduate English courses beyond general education requirements with a GPA of at least 3.0; two of the courses should be upper-level English courses. Undergraduate creative writing courses are highly recommended Submission of writing sample Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation Any additional program requirements (writing samples, resume/vita, etc.) Adequate academic preparation in the field of specialization English proficiency requirements (one of the following): TOEFL, IBT – 79 IELTS – 6.5