TOEFL Students who speak a native language other than English must provide evidence of proficiency. A minimum score of 80 on the iBT (internet-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. The minimum score for the PhD program is 100. The BCSSW School Code is 5939 and BCSSW Department Code is 95. IELTS Please note that we now accept the IELTS test as a substitute for the TOEFL with a score of 7.5 or above. Official score reports should be mailed to the address listed on the application instructions page. GRE The GRE is not required for the MSW program but may be submitted to strengthen your application. The GRE is required for the PhD and MSW/PhD programs but there is no minimum score. Each case is evaluated on an individual basis. The BCSSW School Code is 3219 and BCSSW Department Code is 5199.

PS A personal statement must be uploaded before submitting the application form. This should consist of a two- or three-page typewritten statement describing: Your reasons for pursuing doctoral education at Boston College at this time; specific academic and work experiences that have prepared you for doctoral education. Your educational objectives while in the doctoral program. Your future professional objectives. CV Resume: Include your resume or a chronological list (starting with the most recent) of all relevant employment since high school, including summer jobs and internships you consider significant. Please also include all relevant volunteer or other experience with service-oriented groups. For each job or volunteer experience, please include your title, the number of months and/or years you held the position, and the number of hours worked each week. Fee Application Fee: The $40 application fee can be paid online by credit card at the time of submission of the application form, or at a later time through the Application Status website. You may also mail a check or money order payable to "Boston College" to the address below. The application fee is not refundable. RL Three References: We require three letters of recommendation, which must be submitted electronically. When you register your recommenders in the application system, they will immediately receive an email with the link to the electronic reference form, so you should contact your references before registering them. References will have the option to upload a supporting letter in Word or PDF format or type or copy and paste comments into a text box. Transcript Transcripts: Sealed copies of official transcript(s) of all previous college and graduate courses taken.