TOEFL If your language of instruction beginning in primary school was not English, you'll need to take either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) OR the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).On the TOEFL, you must score a minimum of 100 on the internet-based exam. Applicants who do not meet or exceed these minimums are not eligible for admission to our programs. We do not waive the TOEFL or IELTS examinations for applicants who fit the above criteria. To be eligible for Fall admission, this exam must be taken on or by December 1, so that your score report will reach us by the application completion deadline of December 15.If English is your native language, or if all of your education from primary school forward has been in English, you are not required to take either of these exams. IELTS If your language of instruction beginning in primary school was not English, you'll need to take either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) OR the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). On the IELTS you must score a minimum of 7 total. Applicants who do not meet or exceed these minimums are not eligible for admission to our programs. We do not waive the TOEFL or IELTS examinations for applicants who fit the above criteria. To be eligible for Fall admission, this exam must be taken on or by December 1, so that your score report will reach us by the application completion deadline of December 15.If English is your native language, or if all of your education from primary school forward has been in English, you are not required to take either of these exams. GRE You should score in at least the 80th percentile on both the Quantitative and Analytic sections of the GRE - this is not a requirement, simply a recommendation. To be eligible for Fall admission, this exam must be taken on or by December 1, so that your score report will reach us by the application completion deadline of December 15.

PS Your Statement of Objectives should relate to department faculty and researchers' current activities and research. It is important to mention faculty members that you're interested in working with by name, as well as specific labs and projects. If there is no department research in your area of interest, you're not going to be a strong candidate for admission. There is no official word limit, but most statements are fewer than two pages, single spaced. GPA Your GPA should be a minimum of B, or 80% on your school's grading scale (3.2 on a four-point scale, or,for example, 4.0 on a five-point scale) to apply. Historically, our faculty have tended to admit students with at least a 3.5 out of 4.0, (4.5 out of 5.0) or from the top 5-10% of their class. However, grades are only one aspect of an applicant's file that is considered when making admissions decisions. This minimum GPA is a guideline, not a requirement. Fee A $75 application fee. RL You are required to submit three letters of recommendation as part of your application. We recommend that all or at least two of these come from faculty members with whom you've worked closely, especially in a research capacity. If you've recently completed an internship or have been out of school and working for over one year, you may wish to include an industry recommendation. You may not submit more than three letters, and these letters must be submitted using our electronic application system. Transcript Transcripts for each school from which you received or will receive a degree, scanned and uploaded to our electronic application where asked - official transcripts preferred, but unofficial are acceptable. (Admitted students will be required to submit hard copies in the spring)