TOEFL TOEFL results must be from an examination taken within the past 18 months.Stanford University requires a score of 100 (Internet)/600 (paper) for the PhD program. GRE Applicants to the Biosciences are required to take the GRE General Test.* Scores must be from an examination taken within the last five years. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the GRE. Be sure to take the GRE in time for official scores to be received by the application deadline. For information on test dates and registration please go to the ETS web site. If you are reading this in early November, you should have already taken the GRE Examinations so that your scores can reach us by the application deadline. Since our initial reviews of all applications are virtually complete by mid-January, it is unlikely that scores from those who take the December tests will reach us in time for adequate review.

PS Statement of Purpose GPA There is no minimum GPA to be considered for admission. Below are the GPA ranges from last year's interviewed applicant pool. GPA: 2.53-4.0 Fee Non-refundable application fee of $125 RL Three Letters of Recommendation (a maximum of six letters will be accepted) Transcript Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts from all universities and colleges you've attended for one year or more must be uploaded to the online application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to mail two official transcripts from each school to the Biosciences Admissions Office. All materials should be uploaded electronically to the online application. If you are selected to interview, please arrange to have official transcripts mailed directly to the Biosciences Admissions Office: Biosciences PhD Admissions Office Stanford University 1265 Welch Road, MSOB X1C12 Stanford, CA 94305-5421 Certified electronic transcripts or other official electronic application materials should be sent to biosci@stanford.edu.