TOEFL For international applicants, a TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based, or 79 on the internet-based exam is required. IELTS A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS. GRE As the Educational Testing Service converts to a new GRE scoring system in 2011-2012, we will receive scores based on both the old and new systems and consider acceptance based on the old standard of 1000+ as reported or converted.

PS Applicants may send a cover letter to the CMST Director of Graduate Studies, thereby alerting her that you have applied to the program and submitted the required materials. This optional submission may be sent to the ground or email address noted above. GPA Minimum standards for admission are a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale Fee The application fee is $70. Applications are not accepted after the general deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation written by active professors.Professors may send letters of recommendation (item #6 above) electronically to the online site or they may send them by ground or email to the CMST Director of Graduate Studies as indicated below. All letters must be on letterhead and signed. Transcript Official transcripts (item #5 above) may be submitted electronically to the online site or institutions can send them by ground mail to: Graduate Admissions,Louisiana State University,114 West David Boyd Hall,Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Institutions should not send official transcripts to the Department of Communication Studies.