Transcripts True copies, facsimiles, or Photostat copies of foreign academic records will be accepted if, after the copies have been made, they have been personally signed and stamped by an educational official who certifies that they are exact copies of the original document. Properly certified and signed copies should be sent instead of irreplaceable original documents. Academic records must be in the language of the institution and an official English translation must accompany official documents written in other languages. Foreign academic records must show all courses attended each year, examinations passed, seminars completed, and grades or marks received at all institutions where formal records are maintained. Statement of Purpose An applicant's statement of purpose is very important and is given careful consideration in the selection process. Be concise and specific in preparing your statement, giving information demonstrating your preparation and potential for success in graduate school. Three Letters of Recommendation Three letters of recommendation are required. It is most important that letters of recommendation be completed by individuals who are in a position to analyze your abilities and academic promise. Our preference is that the referee hold an academic position, but we certainly understand that many of our applicants have been out of school for a number of years, and so a letter from a professional referee is perfectly acceptable. GRE Score Report - The General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations is required of all applicants. The computer science Subject Test is recommended, but not required (other relevant subject tests may also be taken, such as in math or one of the physical or natural sciences). A high score on a subject GRE exam is a positive mark in an applicant's favor. However, there is no penalty for not taking a subject GRE exam.
- An unofficial GRE score report is acceptable for application purposes, but the applicant will be required to have an official version submitted by ETS if they are admitted to the program.
TOEFL Score Report - The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time at a university-level institution in an English-speaking country for one uninterrupted academic year.
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