Master"s-level Applications Checklist

Online application form

$70 non-refundable application fee, submitted online

Copies of transcripts from all academic institutions where the applicant received previous academic credit

3 Letters of reference : 1 Pastoral Reference, 2 Academic References

Personal statement : 500 words or less, describe and reflect on your life journey and the vocational directions toward which you are pointed.

Application essay : In a 500-word essay, describe and interpret a favorite book or movie with commentary on why it is meaningful to you.

Standardized test results

For international applicants –A TOEFL score of 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or internet-based 89 with at least 22 in each of the four areas are the minimums required for admission. A score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admission. 

MSM Applicants only:  In addition to the above requirements, MSM applicants must submit a pre-screening video by the December 1st prior to their hoped date of matriculation.  Recordings should be made no earlier than six months prior to the final MSM application completion deadline of January 1st.

 

Doctoral Applications Checklist

Online application form

$70 non-refundable application fee, submitted online

Copies of transcripts from all academic institutions where the applicant received previous academic credit

Resume/CV

3 Letters of reference : 1 Pastoral Reference, 2 Academic References

Personal statement : 2000 words or less, please describe your goals in undertaking doctoral study in your given field, including an indication, even if only general at this point, of your proposed focus and research.  Also, how have your experience and study to this point helped prepare you for this doctoral program and your proposed research focus?

Standardized test results : For international applicants – two standardized tests are required:

GRE

A TOEFL score of 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or internet-based 89 with at least 22 in each of the four areas are the minimums required for admission.)  Please note:  the IELTS may not be substituted for the TOEFL of doctoral applicants. 

Sample of scholarly writing : Not to exceed 10 pages for DMin applicants, Not to exceed 30 pages for PhD and ThD applicants

 

Center for English Language Orientation Programs (CELOP)
CELOP provides remedial work in English language study for students who do not meet the minimum TOEFL score, or who feel that additional work in English would be helpful prior to admission to a degree program. The services provided by CELOP are described Resources and Services of Boston University.