TOEFL If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language, you must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum accepted scores are:TOEFL iBT®, 90; TOEFL CBT, 233; TOEFL PBT, 577 IELTS If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language, you must submit a International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum accepted scores are:IELTS, 7.5 GRE A cumulative score of 300 is preferred (>1100 in the former system).

PS This is a key component of your application. Your essay should reflect strong technical writing skills, and deeply and critically reflect on the questions provided. DO NOT use a question and answer format, DO write a full essay answering ALL questions in the Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement. GPA A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater Fee There is a nonrefundable application fee of $75 for MSW, BA/MSW and PhD applications. Transcript If accepted to the degree program, you will be required to submit final official transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended at the undergraduate and graduate levels, except from the University at Buffalo. Official transcripts can be mailed to: University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, 685 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260.