We base admissions decisions on a variety of factors including past performance in course work, especially mathematics course work, GPAs in past degree programs, entrance exam scores, and letters of recommendation. Minimum Requirements We suggest that applicants submit their official GRE or MAT scores during application, but these are not required for applying or admittance. While completing the Graduate School application, you will need to provide: 3 letters of recommendation You will identify your letter writers and their email addresses when you apply, and they will receive an email from the Graduate School asking them to complete the form online. Choose recommenders who know your academic work well and can speak to your capacity to engage in graduate level study of mathematics, to perform well in courses requiring high levels of reading and writing, to work as a classroom teacher, and to be successful in a graduate program. Do not solicit "character references" from friends, family, or people you know socially. Transcripts Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission. Do not mail official transcripts until offered admission. If submitting test scores: Have your GRE scores sent directly to UGA using the institution code 5813. Statement of purpose Please tell us why you are interested in the program for which you're applying. Please include any relevant experiences which have driven your interest. Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0