TOEFL International students who did not earn a bachelor's degree from an institution in which English is the primary language of instruction, must submit proof of competency in English by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores in order for the application to be reviewed. Results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be self-reported in the application. You must also upload a copy of your unofficial TOEFL or IELTS score report from the testing center as part of your application. Applicants may return to the online application any time prior to the deadline to update their scores.TOEFL Minimum: 100 (TOEFL Preferred: 110) IELTS International students who did not earn a bachelor's degree from an institution in which English is the primary language of instruction, must submit proof of competency in English by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores in order for the application to be reviewed. Results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be self-reported in the application. You must also upload a copy of your unofficial TOEFL or IELTS score report from the testing center as part of your application. Applicants may return to the online application any time prior to the deadline to update their scores.IELTS Minimum: 7.0 (IELTS Preferred: 7.5) GRE All applicants must submit GRE or GMAT scores. For admission consideration, test scores may be self-reported in the application. (The testing center will send us your writing scores separately.) Official scores do not need to be sent to our office. Scores will be confirmed if an applicant is admitted. Applicants may return to the online application any time prior to the deadline to update their scores. GMAT All applicants must submit GRE or GMAT scores. For admission consideration, test scores may be self-reported in the application. (The testing center will send us your writing scores separately.) Official scores do not need to be sent to our office. Scores will be confirmed if an applicant is admitted. Applicants may return to the online application any time prior to the deadline to update their scores.

PS Please elaborate on why you have chosen to apply to the MIA/MPA program. How will this program enable you to achieve your career goals? Describe your academic and research interests and career objectives. (400 words maximum) CV Standard RÉSUMÉ/CV Fee US $95, nonrefundable RL THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Choose recommenders who, individually or in aggregate, will give the best sense of your qualifications for study at SIPA. SIPA prefers to receive one letter from a professor and one from a supervisor or colleague. All documents, except foreign transcripts judged irreplaceable, become the property of Columbia and cannot be returned. All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations. Transcript Applicants should scan and upload legible, digital copies of your transcripts from each college and university you have attended as a registered student. These may be unofficial transcripts. When scanning transcripts to upload, be sure to scan the reverse side of the transcripts if applicable or any additional pages that include comments on the grading system used. Transcripts not in English must be translated into English. We recommend using a high-quality scanner for this process. To mail transcripts to SIPA, you or your school should send the document, sealed in an envelope by the school's registrar, to: Columbia University | SIPA Office of Admissions and Financial Aid 514 West 113th Street New York, NY 10025