TOEFL Your TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test. These scores represent the minimum required for applicants to graduate programs at UCLA. For the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT), the following are the expected scores for each section: Writing: 25 Speaking: 24 Reading: 21 Listening: 17 IELTS Your IELTS overall band score should be at least 7.0. 7.0 is the minimum required. GRE GRE score: MSW Applicants who hold an up- per division GPA of less than 3.3 are strongly encouraged to take the GRE general test. It is optional for all other MSW applicants. Use department code 5001 for “social work” to send scores.

PS A two- or three-page typed personal statement describing: Your reasons for pursuing doctoral education at UCLA Luskin at this time; Specific academic and work experiences that have prepared you for doctoral education; Your educational objectives while in the doctoral program; and Your future professional objectives. GPA A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in all upper division courses CV CV is required. Fee nternational applicants is $125 RL Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic and scholarly work. At least one of the references must be from a professor who has taught you. Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to the department. Enter your recommenders name and email address on the UCLA Online Application. Upload instructions will be sent to them by the online system. Transcript ONE official copy of transcripts from each college or university attended in the United States or abroad. Unofficial transcripts are uploaded on the UCLA Graduate Online Application. Mail your official copies to: UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Department of Social Welfare Admissions 3250 Public Policy Building, Box 951656 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656