TEST SCORES
Q: Do I have to
submit the GRE (or MAT) scores by the deadline, or do I have to take the
test by the deadline?
A.:
Deadlines established in the College of Arts and Sciences are
COMPLETION DEADLINES. That means that all materials required for
admission must be in the Graduate Office by that date. Official test
(GRE or MAT) scores must arrive in our office by the completion
deadline. You can, however, send unofficial copies with your
self-managed packet. Nevertheless, they do not substitute for
official notification from the testing agency. Please allow excess
time than that suggested by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Please take the GRE or MAT in sufficient time for official score reports to reach
our office by the application deadline (at least six weeks is
recommended). If you wait until after the
completion deadline to take your test, you will not be able to complete your file
in time for review and consideration.
Q: Where should I
have my official GRE, MAT or TOEFL scores sent?
A:
Georgia State University’s institution code is 5251. Sending your
GRE and MAT scores to this code should suffice. Additional
departmental information is helpful, but not a necessary requirement.
For further inquiries about the GRE, please contact ETS at 1-800-GRE-CALL or 609-771-7670.
You can also vist their Web site,
http://www.gre.org.
The Graduate Office,
College of Arts and Sciences has a separate department code for TOEFL
scores. Please have TOEFL scores reported to institution code 8259.
Q: If I have taken
the GRE, and have requested that ETS send an official copy to the
Graduate Office, will you accept a photocopy of my scores pending
receipt of the official report?
A:
The Graduate Office must receive
an official score report before we can credit you with having
satisfied the application requirement. However, a copy can, in many
cases, speed up this process. However, the copy must be sent in the
self-managed package to the Graduate Office, and not separately
from other application materials.
Q: Do I need to
submit official TOEFL scores as a part of my application if I am a
United States permanent resident?
A:
You must submit TOEFL scores as part of your application if your
mother tongue is not English and you do not possess a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college, institute, or
university.
TRANSCRIPTS
Q: Do I need to
submit transcripts from accredited colleges or universities where I only
took one or two courses, continuing education classes, or other
coursework?
A:
You must submit two (2) official
copies of transcripts from each college or university you
have attended, regardless of the amount or nature of the coursework
that you took there.
Q: May I submit
official transcripts sent to me?
Yes, we prefer you include all
transcripts in your self-managed application packet. However, the
transcripts must be in an unopened envelope bearing a Registrar's
official seal.
ADDITIONAL
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Q: To whom should I
address questions about admission requirements and/or financial
assistance opportunities in the department to which I apply?
A:
Each of our academic departments has departmental graduate directors
who advise and approve curricula in the various programs.. The
Director of Graduate Studies for your program of interest is the advisor for all
new graduate students in the department and will be able to answer any
questions or address any concerns you might have regarding the specific
academic program in which you are interested, as well as the
availability of financial aid/assistantships.
Q: Whom should I ask
to write the letters of recommendation?
A:
Anyone who can attest to your ability to successfully undertake
graduate study may write letters of recommendation for you.
The people writing letters of recommendation may send them directly
to our office, or you may send them with your application packet.
Q: Do I need to
submit the “Certificate of Immunization” form by the application
deadline?
A:
No. You will need to submit the “Certificate of Immunization” form
if you are accepted into a graduate program in the College of Arts
and Sciences. You must provide proof of immunity to measles,
mumps, and rubella. Your medical provider must complete and
sign the “Certificate of Immunization (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)”
form, which is found on the Georgia State University
Web site.
Q: Are materials that
arrive past the deadline reviewed with the application?
A:
No. Only materials received in the Graduate Office by the
appropriate application deadline are forwarded to the department for
review.
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