TOEFL The minimum score for consideration is 550 when taking the paper-based TOEFL, or 80 when taking the internet-based test IELTS UCSB also considers a minimal score of 7 on the IELTS as an alternative to the TOEFL. GRE Admissions decisions are determined by the applicant’s entire record, and weaknesses in one area may be outweighed by strengths in another. However, the most competitive applicants are those whose GREs are in the 90th percentile in all areas, if all other parts of the record are strong.

PS a Statement of Purpose of approximately two pages, single-spaced, describing the applicant's background for graduate study in linguistics, immediate and long-range goals in the field, and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study in the UCSB Ph.D. program in linguistics GPA Students entering the program have typically completed a linguistics B.A. or the equivalent of a linguistics minor with a major in a related area, such as anthropology, psychology, or language, with a minimum grade point average of 3.5. CV a curriculum vitae or résumé Fee All applications require a non-refundable application fee of $​105 for domestic applicants, and $125 for international applicants. No application will be processed until the application fee has been received. This fee can be paid by credit card or with a check/money order using the Check/Money Order Submission Form found on the last page of the application. RL three letters of recommendation (preferably from scholars in linguistics or a closely related field) Transcript unofficial transcripts of all previous academic coursework (official transcripts will be required for final admission)