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3. What are the admission requirements?

The minimum credentials required for applying for admission are an application form, an application fee, and official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. However, most graduate programs will have additional requirements that may include standardized test scores (eg. GRE, GMAT), letters of recommendation, a personal statement, or a course paper you have written. You may find out about these requirements by viewing individual program web sites.

The Graduate School prefers a cumulative undergraduate g.p.a. of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for admission. However, where competition for admission is intense, individual graduate programs may prefer a higher gpa. You should consult your graduate program for more specific information.

The Graduate School requires international students to submit English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB). The operational standard for TOEFL is a minimum total score of 79 (plus section scores of at least 21 on the writing section and 19 on the reading section) on the Internet-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, and 550 on the paper-based test. The operational standard for IELTS is a minimum score of 6.5, and the operational standard score for MELAB is 80. However, a number of programs have higher minimums.

You should consult your graduate program for information about the required minimums.

 

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