International Studies

• GRE general test strongly recommended; required for fellowship consideration
• Two (2) letters of recommendation, preferably from professors. Applicants who have been out of school for several years may send recommendations from supervisors or employers.
• Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

Statement of purpose:

For your Statement of Purpose, choose one of these options:

• In an essay of approximately 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study at The Elliott School of International Affairs. As part of your statement of purpose, describe your academic and research interests, career objectives, and how a degree from the Elliott School will enable you to achieve your goals. Please be specific.

OR

• In an essay of approximately 500 words, please discuss an issue of international importance you wish to address in your professional career. Please include how the Elliott School and the academic program to which you have applied will prepare you to address this global issue.

Additional requirements:

A resum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae; four (4) semesters (or the equivalent) of a modern foreign language prior to admission; and two (2) semesters of introductory economics (one semester each of micro- and macroeconomics).