Personal Statement one copy submitted as supplemental material in online application limit to 1000 words Please include the information below Your research interests and experience Please provide detailed information on your interests and the types of research projects in which you have participated including your specific responsibilities Your clinical interests and experience Please give us an idea of the types of clinical experience volunteer or otherwise in which you have participated Please be specific concerning your responsibilities Clinical program faculty you feel match with your interests The extent to which an applicants research and professional interests correspond to the interests of existing faculty is an important factor in the selection process Please name the program faculty members who best match your interests in your statement Unofficial transcripts from every undergraduate and graduate institution you attended upload PDFs as supplemental materials in online application Official transcripts from each institution are NOT required before the December 1st deadline but will be required if you are offered admission to the program following interview day A copy of your Curriculum VitaeResume documenting previous educational work volunteer clinical and research experiences upload as supplemental form in online application TOEFL scores for applicants with a native language other than English Three letters of recommendation The GRE is not required for admission to the clinical psychology program A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution. TOEFL IBT - An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND Minimum scores in the following areas - Reading 19 Writing 18 Listening 17 Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20. If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered. IELTS - International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas - Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Listening 6.5 Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7. The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550. Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.