TOEFL Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test. Three TOEFL tests are accepted: paper-based, computer-based, and internet-based (iBT). The Department set the admission cut-offs for these tests as 600 (Paper), 220 (Computer), 90 (iBT, with at least 19 for Speaking). The TOEFL cannot be older than 2 years. Graduate School policies allow us to consider students with lower scores, 550 (Paper), 213 (Computer), 90 (iBT), 6.0 (IELTS) under exceptional circumstances. These students, if accepted, will be most likely directed to take a summer Intensive English Language course in Stony Brook (expenses paid by the student). IELTS We also accept IELTS, with a minimum score of 6.5 and no sub-score below 6.0. The IELTS cannot be older than 2 years. Graduate School policies allow us to consider students with lower scores, 6.0 (IELTS) under exceptional circumstances. These students, if accepted, will be most likely directed to take a summer Intensive English Language course in Stony Brook (expenses paid by the student). GRE All applicants are required to take the GRE General Test

PS A statement of purpose, decribing interests and motivation to pursue a PhD degree.Note that your statement will be read by physicists outside your own field, and the level should be such that anyone with a Bachelor degree in physics can understand it. One thing we try to distill from your statement is how excited you are about physics and your research. So do not put in too many details because this easily may make it boring to someone who is not in the field. Also do no make it longer than one page. Remind that we have to read hundreds of statements, and we really appreciate if a statement is interesting and exciting. Please do not cut and paste your personal statement from Microsoft Word because this may become unreadable on Macintosh computers which we alluse. GPA A minimum grade average of B in all undergraduate coursework, and B or better in the sciences and mathematics; CV your CV, should be uploaded electronically. Fee The application fee for 2017 (Spring, Summer or Fall admission) is $100. RL Three recommendation letters which should be submitted electronically. Please tell the faculty not to cut and paste from Microsoft Word. Transcript Transcripts from all colleges and univeristies you attended as well as additional materials should be uploaded electronically. Once you are admitted we will request two paper copies of your official transcripts.