3.0 GPA - A grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed. Official GRE or GMAT Score - An official score on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test (GRE). Only official reports from the testing agency are acceptable. Adequate subject preparation for the proposed major - Evidence of adequate preparation varies by program, but examples include letters of reference, auditions, samples of work, and personal statements. A writing sample in the form of a critical essay of 10-15 pages demonstrating the ability to perform literary analysis. A statement of purpose, discussing the applicant's education, specific areas of interest, and professional goals. (Submitted Online) Photocopies of all transcripts and GRE (and TOEFL) scores can be sent as unofficial copies in case official scores are delayed. Submit one official copy of the academic transcript from every senior college you have attended. Submit official GRE scores (and TOEFL scores for international applicants). Submit three letters of recommendation online via the Texas Common Application (you will be prompted to enter the email addresses for your recommenders, who will then be sent a email with instructions from GIAC explaining how to submit their letters online). (These can be uploaded online) International students whose native language is not English must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (internet-based test) on the TOEFL OR an overall band of 6.5 on the IELTS is considered the minimum acceptable for admission to the University of Texas at Austin.