TOEFL TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based test IELTS An overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0. GRE This requirement is waived for applicants who already hold a doctoral degree conferred by an accredited institution of higher learning.

PS Ph.D. - In an essay of 500 - 700 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in counseling. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. If you are applying for an assistantship or fellowship, you should also describe any teaching experience you have had. Fee Application fee: $75 RL Ph.D. - Three (3) recommendations Transcript Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.  Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application.  Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. Please see the list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services. Applicants to the Post-Master’s Certificate must have earned a master's degree within the last seven years in a related program approved by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs). Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to: Office of Graduate Admissions Graduate School of Education and Human Development The George Washington University 2136 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052