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 Please include specific information about your research experience in your Statement of Purpose. You may also use the Statement to amplify your comments about your choice of Home Program(s), and how your past experiences and current interests are related to your choice. Personal Statements should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). Make sure to set your computer to Western European or other English-language setting. We cannot guarantee the ability to access your statement if it is submitted in other fonts. Fee The application fee is $125, is non-refundable, and must be received by the application deadline. Acceptable form of payment is by credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Electronic check payments or checks by mail are not accepted. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Please be sure that you ask for a recommendation from at least one individual who can address your potential for original and creative research. In most cases, that individual would be the person in charge of or guiding your most recent research activities. All recommendations must be submitted using the online application system. As part of the online application, you will be required to register the names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, of your recommenders. Letters of recommendation cannot be emailed or faxed. Transcript Applicants are required to upload copies of their official transcripts/academic records directly into the online application. When completing the Educational History section of the application, you will be asked to list every college and university you have attended for a year or more, and any degree program in which you are currently enrolled. You will also need to upload copies of your transcripts/academic records (including any legends/keys). Official transcripts will be required for applicants who are selected for an interview. Please do not send, or have sent any transcript to us or to your program until that time.