TOEFL For non-native English-speaking students, official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 577 (paper test), 233 (computer test), or 90 (Internet-based test) is required for admission to Northwestern. Non-native English-speaking students who wish to work as Teaching Assistants must take the TOEFL-iBT (Internet-based Test) and achieve a minimum score of 26 on the oral part. The paper and computer TOEFL exams are not acceptable to serve as a Teaching Assistant; these qualify you only for admission. Students who have previously scored a 45 on the old TSE (Test of Spoken English) exam can also serve as Teaching Assistants. Use institution code 1565 to send scores to NU. GRE Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Fee To apply for admission, you must submit an application fee by credit card only. The application fee is $95 and is not refundable. RL At least three letters of recommendation from professors familiar with your work. Letters of recommendation are very important; choose your recommenders wisely. The Graduate School's admission committees are interested in recommendation letters from those who are most able to assess your academic and research abilities in areas related to your field of study. Letters of recommendation must be submitted online. When you enter your recommender's contact information on the online application form, an email is immediately sent to your recommender with instructions. Transcript Official transcripts of work completed or in progress at all colleges or universities attended. While completing your online application, you will be required to submit one scanned copy of your transcript or academic record from each school you have attended. Please do not upload foreign language transcripts unless English language transcripts are impossible to obtain. If you only have access to foreign language transcripts, your foreign language transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation bearing the original ink signature and seal of the issuing university.