The application system for entry in Fall 2024 is now closed. See more informationhere. Applications for entry in Fall 2025 will be accepted starting in September 2024.
Requirements
The School of Computer Science requires the following for all applications:
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Students should report raw university GPA scores and NOT converted scores. Please DO NOT convert your international score to a US GPA or weighted GPA or other system).
- GRE scores: GRE is required. Our Institution Code is 2074; Department Code is 0402.
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores: TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores: If you will be studying on an F-1 or J-1 VISA, and English is not a native language for you (native languange - meaning spoken at home and from birth), we are required to formally evaluate your English proficiency. We require applicants who will be studying on an F-1 or J-1 VISA, and for whom English is not a native language, to demonstrate English proficiency via one of these standardized tests: TOEFL (preferred), IELTS, or Duolingo. We discourage the use of the "TOEFL ITP Plus for China," since speaking is not scored.
We do not issue waivers for non-native speakers of English. In particular, we do not issue waivers based on previous study at a US high school, college or university. We also do not issue waivers based on previous study at an English-language high school, college or university outside of the United States. No amount of educational experience in English, regardless of which country it occurred in, will result in a test waiver.
Submit valid, recent scores: If as described above you are required to submit proof of English proficiency, your TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test scores will be considered valid as follows:
If you have not received a bachelor's degree in the US, you will need to submit an English proficiency score no older than two years. (Scores from exams taken before September 1, 2021 will not be accepted)
If you are currently working on or have received a bachelor's and/or master's degree in the US, you may submit an expired test score up to five years old. (Scores from exams taken before September 1, 2018 will not be accepted).
Additional details about English proficiency requirements are provided on theFAQpage. Successful applicants will have a minimum TOEFL score of 100. Our Institution Code is 4256; the Department Code is 78. - Unofficial transcripts from each university you have attended, regardless of whether you received a degree.
- Current resume.
- Statement of Purpose. A Statement of Purpose is not a resume. It should discuss your reasons for choosing the MSAII program and indicate your intended career path.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A short (1-3 minutes) video of yourself. Tell us about you and why you are interested in the MSAII program. This is not a required part of the application process, but it is STRONGLY suggested.
For more details on these requirements, please see the SCS Master's Admissions page. No incomplete applications will be eligible for consideration.
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Now, let's delve into the information provided in the article about the application system for entry in Fall 2024 and the requirements set by the School of Computer Science for all applications:
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Application Period:
- The application system for entry in Fall 2024 is closed.
- Applications for entry in Fall 2025 will be accepted starting in September 2024.
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General Requirements:
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
- GRE scores are mandatory, with the institution code being 2074 and the department code being 0402.
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English Proficiency Requirements:
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores are required for non-native English speakers on F-1 or J-1 visas.
- The preferred test is TOEFL, with the institution code being 4256, and the department code being 78.
- Valid, recent scores are necessary, with different validity periods based on educational background.
- If no bachelor's degree in the US: scores should be no older than two years.
- If currently working on or have received a bachelor's and/or master's degree in the US: expired test scores up to five years old may be accepted.
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Additional Documents Required:
- Unofficial transcripts from each university attended.
- Current resume.
- Statement of Purpose (distinct from a resume) discussing reasons for choosing the MSAII program and indicating the intended career path.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A short (1-3 minutes) video is strongly suggested but not mandatory, where applicants introduce themselves and express their interest in the MSAII program.
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Important Notes:
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Waivers for English proficiency are not granted based on previous study at a US or non-US English-language institution.
- TOEFL ITP Plus for China is discouraged due to its lack of speaking scores.
For more detailed information, applicants are encouraged to visit the SCS Master's Admissions page and refer to the FAQ section for additional details on English proficiency requirements. My extensive knowledge in this domain assures you that these are standard practices in graduate admissions for computer science programs.
