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No Standardized Test Scores Required

Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies does not require GRE or GMAT test scores for admission to our Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program.

Deadlines

If you are an international applicant who requires F-1 or J-1 visa support, you must submit all required application materials by the priority deadline.

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Application Checklist

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1. Completed Online Application

   Our application is conveniently located online for you to complete at your own pace. If you submit your application by the priority deadline, your application fee will be waived. Applications received after the priority deadline will be subject to a $50, non-refundable fee.

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2. Resume or CV

   Your resume or CV should be no longer than two pages.

3. Statement of Purpose

   Write an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing this specific master's degree and why you are a strong candidate for the program. Your response should be three pages, typed, and double-spaced. Please address the following questions in your response:

   • What are the specific academic and professional qualities you possess that could help you excel within this program?
   • What goals do you hope to achieve if you are accepted into this program?

   Tips for Statements of Purpose

4. Two Letters of Recommendation

   Through the online application portal, you will be prompted to provide the contact information for two recommenders. They will then receive an electronic request with instructions for submitting a recommendation through the application portal. The email will be sent immediately upon saving your application.

   • Recommendations should be completed by supervisors who can attest to your professional abilities.
   • Recommendations from former professors are acceptable for applicants with limited professional experience.
   • Recommenders can submit their letters before you submit your application.

   Tips for Recommendations

5. Transcripts from Previously Attended Undergraduate and Graduate Level Institutions

   Applicants who attended a U.S. institution must submit (official or unofficial) transcripts from:

   • all undergraduate institutions where 16 or more credits were earned
   • all graduate institutions where any credit was earned

   Applicants who attended an international institution must submit:

   • an official course-by-course WES or ECE evaluation (additional academic documentation is not required outside of the WES/ECE evaluation). No additional documentation is needed outside of WES or ECE.
   • In the case that international transcripts cannot be retrieved, please contact your admissions representative for assistance. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

   Applicants who are enrolled in their final semester or quarter of their undergraduate degree can apply to a graduate program beginning in the Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. These applicants must provide a transcript which lists the In Progress courses for their final term in order to be considered for admission.

   If an applicant has been admitted and would like to enroll, an official transcript or course-by-course evaluation is required from all degree granting institution(s). The official transcript(s) and/or course-by-course evaluation must show proof of degree conferral and be sent to the Georgetown SCS Office of Admissions prior to the start of the term to which an applicant was admitted.

   Preferred Method - Electronic (Select One Method):

   1. Send it through an electronic service - National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment, if available.
   2. Have your institution(s)'s Registrar email us your official transcript(s) to our Admissions Office at: scsadmissions@georgetown.edu

   If your institution(s) only has hard copy transcripts, then by mail:

   Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies
   Attn: Admissions Office
   640 Massachusetts Ave NW
   Washington, DC 20001

   All US institutions must be accredited through one of the bodies officially recognized by the US Department of Education.

6. Writing Sample

   Please select one of the following for your writing sample:

   • Option 1: Write an essay using a book of your choice. It should be about five pages in length, typed and double-spaced. It should describe the author's central argument, proposal, or theme. Be sure to describe how this is developed in the book, as well as any conclusions you may have reached.
   • Option 2: Submit an academic paper from a previous graduate or undergraduate course of at least seven and no more than ten pages in length. Make sure your name and the course title is included on each page.
   • Option 3: Submit a published writing sample, such as a journal article.

7. English Proficiency

   Graduate coursework at Georgetown University is reading- and writing-intensive and requires proficiency in written and spoken English.

   All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose first language is not English are required to complete one of the following English proficiency examinations:

   • TOEFL: Recommended score of 100 (iBT), 600 (paper-based test), or 250 (computer-based test)
     • TOEFL iBT MyBest™ scores are accepted for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs.
   • IELTS: Recommended score of 7.0
     • Please have your official scores sent to:
       Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
       640 Massachusetts Ave NW
       Washington, DC 20001
   • Duolingo: Recommended score of 115

   Students should plan well in advance to complete the necessary tests and allow time for the Georgetown SCS Office of Admissions (institution code 5986) to receive the results.

   There are additional requirements for international applicants.