A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system. This program prefers that applicants take the General GRE, but applications that do not include these score will still be considered for both admission and funding. This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system. Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application: Please upload a personal statement that discusses your relevant personal and academic background, as well as scholarly interests. Also indicate how your background and interests make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in philosophy. Finally, indicate why this graduate program is a good fit for you, preferably by reference to areas of departmental strength or preferred faculty mentors. This statement should be approximately two double-spaced pages and should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence. Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate. TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate. International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate. Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.