TOEFL We accept both the TOEFL and IELTS examinations. Students must receive at least a composite score of 7 on the IELTS and 100 on the TOEFL. IELTS We accept both the TOEFL and IELTS examinations. Students must receive at least a composite score of 7 on the IELTS and 100 on the TOEFL. GRE We accept GRE scores that are no more than 5 years old. We like to see applicants with at least 150 on the verbal section and 151 on the quantitative section. Most of our admitted students have received scores well beyond that threshold so please keep that in mind. We do not accept the GMAT. 

PS Statement of purpose is required. This is typically two pages in length, double-spaced, and about your interest in Economics. CV Resume RL Three Letters of Recommendation. (Can be uploaded on the online application system). We’d like to see at least two the letters be from academic references. Transcript Transcripts. USC must receive sealed and official transcripts from your respective university. They must be sent directly to USC Graduate Admissions, not to the Department of Economics. For international students, you must send both your original language and English language transcripts. The address is: University of Southern California USC Office of Graduate Admission 3601 South Flower Street, Room 112 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915 If sending your transcripts via courier service, such as DHL or FedEx, please use the following address: University of Southern California USC Office of Graduate Admission and Financial Aid 3601 South Flower Street, Tyler 112 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915 Phone: (213) 740-1111