TOEFL A minimum TOEFL score (from a test date within two years) of: 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT) IELTS A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band GRE A GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146

PS A Personal Statement/Essay The Economics Department does not have any specific requirements for the essay. This essay is simply a way for applicants to share information about themselves that the Admission Committee might not otherwise see when looking at other application materials. Fee Application Fee. A nonrefundable $90 application fee. RL Three Letters of Recommendation Letters should be from people who are familiar with your academic background (i.e., professors or advisors) Professional references (i.e., employers) are acceptable if academic references are unavailable Letters should be written on letterhead from your professor(s) Transcript All transcripts from prior institutions/colleges (International applicants: one transcript in your native language and one translation in English)