Official Transcripts: Sent to the address below, one transcript from each college or university attended. Photocopies are not acceptable. Official electronic copies may be sent from your institution to psyc@rice.edu. Recommendations: Three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your scholastic and personal qualities. The online application will allow you to enter recommender information, and your recommenders will be emailed a URL for completing an online recommendation. GRE: The General GRE taken within the last 5 years is required for all applicants. The subject test in psychology is not mandatory, but is recommended. CV or Resume: An up-to-date CV or resume is required to apply. Statement of Purpose: A 1-2 page essay that details your educational and research background. Please include your career goals, the faculty member(s) you would most like to work with, and why you would be a good fit for our program. Writing Sample: Submit a writing sample from your past work, ideally on a topic relevant to psychological science (e.g., class paper, honors thesis, conference submission, or journal article where you were the lone or primary author). Optional GRE: The General GRE taken within the last 5 years is now optional for all applicants. Applicants should score at least: 600 on the paper-based TOEFL, 90 on the internet-based TOEFL, 250 on the computer-based TOEFL, or 7 on the IELTS if taken in lieu of the TOEFL.