Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants must submit a copy of their resume. Please submit a 1,000 word statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. All applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation. A third is recommended, but not required. All applicants that are invited for an interview will be notified via email. Interviews are required for admission. All interviews are conducted via Skype, unless otherwise requested. Applicants are asked to provide a writing sample that demonstrates the best of the candidate's written and cognitive abilities. Applicants must electronically upload a portfolio of representative work for evaluation. A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission. Admitted students who score below 95 iBT on the TOEFL, or below 7.0 on the IELTS, will be required to successfully complete ISP (earning a grade of B or higher in each required ISP course) prior to beginning their degree programs.