TOEFL The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic Test format only) is required of all degree program applicants who do not speak English as a native language; HKS does not accept the TOEFL ITP test or the IELTS General Training test. Valid TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old as of the application deadline. Applicants are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score only if their: Native language is English, orFour-year undergraduate degree was conducted entirely in EnglishApplicants are required to have a minimum cumulative TOEFL or IELTS score of:100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) 600 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) IELTS The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic Test format only) is required of all degree program applicants who do not speak English as a native language; HKS does not accept the TOEFL ITP test or the IELTS General Training test. Valid TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old as of the application deadline. Applicants are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score only if their: Native language is English, orFour-year undergraduate degree was conducted entirely in EnglishApplicants are required to have a minimum cumulative TOEFL or IELTS score of:7 overall band score on the IELTS GRE Applicants to the MPP, MPA/ID, MPA, and MC/MPA degree programs must submit their Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) test scores, even if they already hold an advanced degree. GRE or GMAT scores must be less than five years old as of the application deadline. GMAT Applicants to the MPP, MPA/ID, MPA, and MC/MPA degree programs must submit their Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) test scores, even if they already hold an advanced degree. GRE or GMAT scores must be less than five years old as of the application deadline.

PS Additional analytic resume/statement, which vary by program CV Additional analytic resume/statement, which vary by program Fee Payment of the $100 application fee RL Three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in academia or other professional sectors who know you well and can tell us about your qualifications for our programs Transcript Academic transcripts that include your institution's name, course names, grades you received and proof of your degree (if received)