Class Size

25

Average Age

25

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Aptitude Test Scores

Minimum Score

500 / 800

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

93 / 120

Minimum Score

7 / 9

Minimum Score

125 / 160

Diversity

Question 1

The Academic Statement of Purpose and the Personal History Statement are two of the most important documents in your graduate school application. Information in the Personal History Statement should complement but not duplicate information in the Academic Statement of Purpose. Each essay should be up to 500 well-crafted words. Academic Statement of Purpose (ASOP) The academic statement of purpose should not exceed two pages in length addressing the following prompts: What are your professional plans and career goals? How will attending graduate school assist you in reaching those goals? Describe your research, scholarly, or creative interests. What topics are of particular interest to you? Reviewers know that interests change over time but try to be as specific as possible. Discuss how your experiences, skills and abilities have prepared you for graduate study. Relevant topics may include coursework, work and research experiences, internships, presentations, exhibits, publications, and community service. If you describe a research or scholarly experience, include information on the topic, research mentor, your role and outcomes. Describe how your skills, preparation, and interests are a match for the program to which you are applying. Identify faculty who share your research and scholarly interests. Reviewers will want to know that you have researched the program, faculty, and key focus areas. Personal History Statement (PHS) Required of all applicants: Describe how your background and life experiences contribute to your ability to be both persistent and resourceful in graduate school. Describe how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to an academic community where scholars with diverse research interests, abilities, backgrounds and experiences are supported, respected and valued. Optional: Please address concerns that you may have that your academic record does not reflect your true capabilities and discuss mitigating factors that have affected your academic record. Reviewers will be interested in understanding your accomplishments relative to your opportunities.