TOEFL TOEFL (computer-based): A minimum score of 237 is required. •TOEFL iBT: A minimum score of 85 is required (with at least 22 in Speaking and at least 21 in Listening, Reading, and Writing). IELTS The School of Music requires a composite band score of at least 7.0 and subscores of at least 6.5 in all four areas of Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Reading. GRE For the Verbal Reasoning section, in the top 10% (90th percentile) is ideal; in the top 20% is good; but scores in the top 40% (60th percentile) might be acceptable For the Quantitative Reasoning section, in the top 20% (80th percentile) is ideal; in the top 40% is good; but in the top 60% (40th percentile) might be acceptable For the Analytical Writing section, a 5 is ideal; a 4 is good; and a 3 might be acceptable.

PS A letter of intent is an essay describing your academic (and possibly your career) background, reasons for seeking graduate school training at this time, and plans for after graduate school. Exactly what you say is up to you. Many applicants will name one or more faculty members who they would like to do research with. Some applicants provide context for how the department admissions committee should view other elements of the application (such as GPA, GRE scores, or a gap in work/school history). Without being too informal, you can also use the letter to let the admissions committee get you know you a little better. Your undergraduate university may have resources to help you determine what to include in your letter of intent. GPA Close to a 4.0 is ideal, above a 3.5 is good, and above a 3.0 might be acceptable. It all depends on the other aspects of your application. Fee Application Fee of $50 RL Three letters of recommendation.