TOEFL An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 80 Internet-based, or 570 paper-based IELTS The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. GRE Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). While our standards are flexible, we particularly seek students' whose GPA's are above 3.5 and GRE scores are above 148 on quantitative and 160 on verbal parts of the test, and above 4.5 in analytical writing. We look closely at the letters of reference and grades, life experiences, and writing samples of students with lower scores, for evidence that they will be able to complete our program.

PS In addition to this material we request that you submit a statement of 200-500 words describing your interest in studying anthropology at the graduate level at USC. In your statement please indicate if you are interested in studying with a particular faculty member. Please relate your interests as specifically as you can to the emphasis of our program: cultural, linguistic, archaeology, biocultural. If your interests overlap these areas please direct your letter toward this. GPA While our standards are flexible, we particularly seek students' whose GPA's are above 3.5. Fee Degree Application (Includes Certificate Programs) - $50 Fee RL Two or more letters of recommendation are required. Transcript You must be sure to submit a completed USC Graduate School application form, two letters of reference, transcripts from all previous college work, a term paper (which shows your writing skills, preferably in your area of interest), and scores on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).