TOEFL If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language, you must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum accepted scores are:TOEFL iBT®, 90; TOEFL CBT, 233; TOEFL PBT, 577 IELTS If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language, you must submit a International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum accepted scores are:IELTS, 7.5 GMAT All applicants to the School of Management are required to take the GMAT or the GRE and have the results reported to this university. The GMAT/GRE are aptitude tests designed to measure capabilities important to the study of management at the graduate level. For more information regarding the GMAT test, dates and places of administration, see the GMAT website.

PS Upload your MSW personal statement essay This is a key component of your application. Your essay should reflect strong technical writing skills, and deeply and critically reflect on the questions provided. DO NOT use a question and answer format, DO write a full essay answering ALL questions in the Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement. Read guidelines for writing the personal statement To upload your completed personal statement to your application, click on the orange "apply now" button on this page.  Upload your MBA personal statement essays (2) Describe your short-term and long-term career objectives. Be as specific as you can concerning the types of positions and responsibility levels to which you aspire. Describe how earning the UB MBA will help you achieve your goals. (700 words) Submit a response to ONE of the following three topics: (700 words) Describe a time when you were leading a group that faced a significant problem. How were you able to resolve it in a positive manner? Describe a time when your ethics were challenged. How did you deal with the situation and what did you learn from it? Describe a time when you had a significant misunderstanding with someone from a different background or culture. How did you resolve the understanding? GPA A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 preferred CV Submit a résumé showing relevant education and work experience. Include months and years of employment (i.e. MM/YY - MM/YY). Your résumé should be uploaded as a PDF through the Graduate Application site. Be sure to include your full name -- identical to that used on the application site. Fee The MSW and BA/MSW application fees are $75 each. The MSW Online, JD/MSW, MBA/MSW and MPH/MSW application fees are $100 each. RL Select three professional references who are best able to assess your potential for graduate-level academic work and for the profession of social work. This includes: faculty classroom instructors academic advisors current or past employers, supervisors or professional colleagues. Transcript If accepted to the degree program, you will be required to submit final official transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended at the undergraduate and graduate levels, except from the University at Buffalo. Official transcripts can be mailed to: University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, 685 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260.