The Admissions Committee evaluates candidates based on academic performance, laboratory research experience, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. The GRE is not required, and although students can elect to submit GRE scores, we take a holistic approach when reviewing applicants, including attention to evidence of curiosity, creativity, persistence, motivation, resilience, and problem-solving abilities. Top candidates are invited to interview in February and are encouraged to take advantage of the visit to meet student members of the Program and faculty. Following the interview, the Committee makes recommendations to the Dean of the Graduate School. The GRE is no longer required for MGM’s Ph.D. program
The Graduate School admits applicants who have one of the following minimum scores (some departments may require a higher score):
• 577 for paper-based TOEFL
• 90 for an Internet-based TOEFL
• 7.0 for the IELTS
As part of your online application, you must upload one copy of the scanned unofficial transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution where you earned (or will earn) a degree, studied for one semester or more, earned 12 or more hours of credit, or took classes that relate to your graduate study interests.
The Graduate School requires three recommendation letters in support of your application. Your recommenders must submit their letters of recommendation electronically via the online recommendation system.

As part of your online application, you must upload a statement of purpose. The statement should be one to two pages and single spaced.

As part of your online application, you must upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
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