TOEFL Equired of all applicants who are not US citizens or Permanent Residents and whose first language is other than English, even if you are now attending a US college or university.  Scores are valid for two years and must be submitted directly to UCSC by the testing service. IELTS Required of all applicants who are not US citizens or Permanent Residents and whose first language is other than English, even if you are now attending a US college or university GRE Applicants are encouraged to take the GRE by October 31 so that we will receive your scores by the application deadline.

PS This should be a concise, well-written essay about your background and your reasons for pursuing graduate study in the field you have chosen. Selection committees place particular importance on the statement of purpose. It exhibits your ability to present ideas in clear, coherent language. In general, the statement of purpose should indicate: - How knowledgeable you are in the desired field of study - How your undergraduate studies and other experiences (work, community involvement, and so forth) serve as a foundation for graduate study - How and why you intend to build on this foundation of knowledge and apply your graduate training to social or theoretical problems Recommended length is a concise 2-4 pages, single-spaced. Fee Application fee $105 for domestic applicants, $125 for international applicants. Pay by credit card or electronic check. RL Three letters of recommendation. Must be submitted electronically. Enter name and email of each recommender in the online application. Recommenders will automatically be sent a link and password. Paper, email or faxed letters will not be accepted. Transcript Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended after high school. Unofficial transcripts may be scanned and uploaded as a pdf to your application before you submit it. If you are admitted and accept admission, you must at that time mail official transcripts to: UCSC Graduate Application Processing, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064.