Hold (or expect to hold at the time of matriculation) a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, granted by a university of recognized standing Have fluent command of the English language Have adequate preparation for graduate work in the chosen field of study Present evidence of promise in advanced study and research (TOEFL) and obtain a satisfactory score (550 or higher on the paper-based exam; for the computer-based exam, Cornell requires minimum scores of 20 on Writing, 15 on Listening, 20 on Reading, 22 on Speaking). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are now accepted by Cornell’s Graduate School; an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS is required. A written statement of purpose describing yourself, your personal background, your motivation for pursing graduate study in Entomology, and anything else that you feel to be of relevance or importance. The point of this statement is to give our admissions committee and faculty a sense of who you are. Upload course transcripts from undergraduate and any prior graduate education (unofficial is fine) . Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation