College Transcripts Curriculum Vitae/Resume 8-10 page (or longer) critical writing sample for all applicants a creative writing sample (15-20 pages) if applying to the Creative Writing specialization 700-word statement of purpose outlining your interest in our graduate program 3 letters of recommendation. (Recommenders send their letters directly through the TTU Graduate School application portal via a prompt generated by the system) If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted. IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).