GENERAL QUESTIONS

Who should apply?
Are international students eligible?
What is the process used to gain admission to the program?
What are the standards for admissions?
Must I take the GRE or GMAT?
How long does it take to complete the program?
May I begin by taking a course or two as a nondegree student?
When do I begin? Is there rolling admission?
What are the deadlines for application?
What about special application requirements for international students?
What about financial aid?
Do all of my application materials need to be submitted at the same time?
How should I submit my supplemental materials?
What is the fee for applying?
How do I pay the application fee?
Where do I send my application materials?
When will I be notified of my admission status?
What is the cost of the program?

PROGRAM SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

How is this program different from real estate/business degree programs?
Do I have to take the required courses in a particular sequence?
If I work or intern full-time, can I make the program fit into my schedule?
How do the specialization tracks in the curriculum work?
Could you tell me about the faculty?
Could you tell me about the advisory board?
How do I find out what my textbooks are?
When do I have to pay my tuition?
How do I get to the Georgetown University campus?
Is there a grocery store close to campus?
What is it like to live in Washington, DC?
Will I need a car in Washington to get around the city?

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Are international students eligible to apply?
Is there a special deadline for international students?
Do I need to send proof of English proficiency?
I have not yet taken the TOEFL. Can I substitute another English proficiency test?
What if I am international student but already studying at a university in the U.S.?

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Who should apply?

Qualified candidates are well-rounded students who demonstrate academic ability, professional composure, ambition, leadership, maturity, and involvement in campus activities and community service. The Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate admissions committee looks at every application as a whole.

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Are international students eligible?

Yes. The School of Continuing Studies will review applications from students enrolled in international undergraduate or graduate schools.

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What is the process used to gain admission to the program?

The application directions and procedures are detailed here:
ttp://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/mps/mps_applynow.html. Applications should be finalized online and transmitted or sent to the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) no later that August 1 for admission this fall. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and students are admitted until seats fill up, so we encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible.

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What are the standards for admissions?

All applicants for the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Real Estate program and the Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) in Real Estate program must submit the following to be considered for admission.

• A completed application form. Candidates may apply online at scs.georgetown.edu/realestate.
• Original official transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended, including all graduate work if applicable.
• A personal statement (guidelines for this statement are included with the application).
• Two letters of recommendation from college faculty or employers.
• A current resume.
• A nonrefundable check for $35.

Note: A professional portfolio of relevant work may be also be submitted at the applicant’s discretion.

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Must I take the GRE or GMAT?

No. We have replaced the test-taking admission component with more focus on previous academic work, professional and internship experience, and career goals.

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How long does it take to complete the program?

Our vision is to provide flexibility for busy professionals. Most students will choose to complete the program in two years, but students have up to five years to complete the program.

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May I begin by taking a course or two as a nondegree student?

We offer an Advanced Professional Certificate with a five-course (15 credits) requirement.

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When do I begin? Is there rolling admission?

Both the MPS and APC programs operate on a three-term academic schedule: fall, spring, and summer. Qualified applicants are accepted throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis until all openings for the upcoming term are filled. Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure consideration for placement.

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What are the deadlines for application?

Application priority deadlines are August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for the summer semester.

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What about special application requirements for international students?

International applicants must complete an international questionnaire, and all non-native English speakers must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL). Transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).

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What about financial aid?

Master of Professional Studies and Advanced Professional Certificate programs are registered with Georgetown University. Students may be eligible for federal tuition assistance if they qualify. To determine eligibility for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Do all of my application materials need to be submitted at the same time?

No. You may submit your application before or after your supplemental material is received. You may also send materials in different packages, as they will be added to your file as the materials are received. However, your application will not be considered complete until all materials have been received.

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How should I submit my supplemental materials?

Recommendation

If you apply online, you can register your recommender for the online recommendation and have your recommender fill out the form electronically. Should your recommender need a paper copy instead, you can download it (in the online application) from the Supplemental Forms page.

If you submit a print application, you can ask your recommender to mail the recommendation directly to the SCS Office of Admissions. Alternatively, you can include your letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope with your print application.

Transcript

All relevant official transcript(s) need to be submitted by mail in a sealed, signed envelope.

International Students: TOEFL Scores

All applicants whose native language is not English and who have not attended an English-speaking undergraduate institution may submit their official TOEFL scores via mail to the SCS Office of Admissions.

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What is the fee for applying?

The application fee is $35.00 and is nonrefundable.

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How do I pay the application fee?

If you are filling out the online application, you should submit payment online using a major credit card,.If you are submitting a print application, you should include a check or money order made payable to Georgetown University.

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Where do I send my application materials?

Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Program, Georgetown University Office of Admissions, 3307 M Street, NW, Suite 202, Washington, DC 20057

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When will I be notified of my admission status?

issions process is on a rolling basis. Therefore, the admissions committee reviews all completed applications once received. Applicants will be notified immediately upon acceptance into the program via e-mail, and an official letter of acceptance will be sent via regular mail. You can expect a decision within a month after all your application materials have been received.

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What is the cost of the program?

For the fall 2008 semester, Master of Professional Studies students pay $755 per credit.

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Program Specific Questions

How is this program different from real estate/business degree programs?

MPS/RE program attempts to fill a significant gap in real estate professional education. It might best be described as a kind of specialized executive MBA program customized for the needs of the real estate industry. While the program omits some of the general management aspects of an MBA, it includes a great deal of real estate-specific regulatory and policy material unlikely ever to be offered in an MBA program, resembling some portions of the curriculum of public policy and law school programs. The MPS/RE program also includes elements that would typically be taught in architecture, design, planning, engineering, graduate international relations, and even (for biotech and biomedical real estate) medical schools. As appropriate, we thus draw upon the resources of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Law School, Walsh School of Foreign Service, School of Medicine, and other programs in the School of Continuing Studies. We also draw upon insights from other university real estate programs and professional and corporate programs of real estate instruction. MPS/RE places more emphasis upon the financial, international, public sector, infrastructure, and entrepreneurial aspects of real estate than most other graduate real estate programs.

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Do I have to take the required courses in a particular sequence?

We recommend taking the foundational courses especially in our suggested sequence, but we do permit some deviation with some of the higher-level courses.

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If I work or intern full-time, can I make the program fit into my schedule?

Yes. Our program was designed to support full-time internships or work. All of the classes meet in the evenings between 5:40 p.m. and 9:50 p.m.

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How do the specialization tracks in the curriculum work?

Our four specialized tracks are Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Construction Management, and International Real Estate. They differ in electives offered and content focus. Each student selects one of the tracks. Many courses count for more than one track.

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Could you tell me about the faculty?

In this program, the faculty features expert practitioners and executives currently in the real estate industry. This professional knowledge makes the classroom a real-time laboratory dedicated to exploring the latest experiences in the industry from a local, national, and international prospective. This helps provide outstanding career-oriented curricula and practical theory experiences.

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Could you tell me about the advisory board?

This is a privately selected group of executives from all sectors of real estate who have made an enthusiastic commitment to support the program. Its makeup is a multifaceted, multifunctional body of representatives from various fields of expertise, recognized and valued as distinguished contributors to the real estate industry.

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How do I find out what my textbooks are?

Course syllabi are generally made available on Blackboard as soon as faculty complete them before classes begin. You can purchase your textbooks at the University bookstore. If you want to order your textbooks early, for example through an independent seller such as amazon.com, please contact your professor.

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When do I have to pay my tuition?

Tuition is due after you have registered for courses. The tuition amount depends on the number of credits for which you are enrolled for the semester, and the deadline to pay depends on when you register for courses. You will pay tuition to the Office of Student Accounts at 202-687-7100 or online in Student Access +. Please consult with the Office of Student Accounts for tuition payment deadlines.

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How do I get to the Georgetown University campus?

For directions to Georgetown University, please visit http://otm.georgetown.edu/index.cfm?fuse=directions.

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Is there a grocery store close to campus?

There are several grocery stores close to the Georgetown campus, including a Safeway on Wisconsin Avenue and Wisemillers Grocery & Deli across from the Walsh building. A small, student-run minimarket called Vital Vittles located on campus in the Leavey Center carries groceries, snacks, sandwiches, and other convenience items.

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What is it like to live in Washington, DC?

Washington is a major cosmopolitan city that is famous for its architecture, history, museums, restaurants, and events. Its cultural attractions include numerous monuments and landmarks, more than 90 museums and galleries, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Zoo, as well as a vibrant theatre and music scene. Many museums and events, including the 19 museums of the Smithsonian complex, music festivals on the Mall, and book readings, are free to the public. Home to various research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and Capitol Hill, it offers students access to a variety of academic events, including lectures, seminars, conferences, hearings, and symposia that are also open and often free to the public.

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Will I need a car in Washington to get around the city?

A car is not a necessary means of transportation.  DC has a wealth of public transportation services that are the most efficient and quickest form of travel from one point in the city to another. You have several options for transportation in the metro DC area.

Georgetown University Transportation System (GUTS)

MPS/RE students may use the University-operated, free shuttle buses that run regularly between the University and the Red Line (Dupont Circle), the Orange and Blue Lines (Rosslyn), the Georgetown Law Center (Downtown D.C./Capitol Hill). and Wisconsin Ave, NW.

In addition, students may take the bus or metro rail. The WMATA is a safe, accessible, clean, and reliable transportation system, operating in DC, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Metro has five lines: the Blue, Orange, Red, Green, and Yellow. The nearest Metro stops to Georgetown University are in Rosslyn (Blue and Orange lines), Foggy Bottom (Blue and Orange lines), and Dupont Circle (Red line).

Bus routes cover most of the city; the G-2 bus stops directly outside the main gates of the campus, traveling to and from the Metro stop at Dupont Circle (Red line).

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Are international students eligible to apply?

Yes. The MPS/RE accepts applications from students who have completed a U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent, including international students studying at national and international institutions of higher education.

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Is there a special deadline for international students?

While there is no special deadline for international students to apply to the MPS/RE Program, students who will need to apply for a visa through Georgetown University have to send original financial documentation in addition to the immigration questionnaire.

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Do I need to send proof of English proficiency?

All applicants whose native language is not English or who have not attended an English-speaking undergraduate institution must forward results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL) for the purpose of verifying English-language ability. A TOEFL score of 600 or above on the written or at least 250 on the computer-based is required.

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I have not yet taken the TOEFL. Can I substitute another English proficiency test?

No. For the purpose of verifying English-language ability, you must take and forward the results of the TOEFL to Georgetown University.

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What if I am international student but already studying at a university in the U.S.?

International students applying to the MPS/RE who are enrolled in a degree-granting institution in the United States and have immigration documents issued by a U.S. university do not need to a) submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL scores) or b) follow special application deadlines for the program.

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