English Language and Literature Master’s program at George Mason University

Prospective Students

Since graduate study represents a voluntary commitment to rigorous advanced work, the university advise applicants to be certain they have considered balance the demands of a career against the time and space needed to perform successful graduate work.

Begin to draft their statement of purpose.

In large part, the answer depends on the job and the concentration to which applicant are applying. If applicant are a teacher, then their job-related experience is certainly relevant for applying to the TWL concentration.

If applicant choose to submit them, their scores will certainly be taken into account during the admissions process, but the absence of any GRE scores will not be held against any applicant.

Testing of proficiency in English is required for all non-native English speakers who apply, regardless of where they currently reside. The minimum TOEFL score for applicants is 575 on the paper-based exam, 230 on the computer-based exam, or an 88 on the Internet-based exam, with a minimum score of 20 in each sub-section. Note that TOEFL scores are only valid for two years. As well, that achievement of acceptable scores is not a guarantee of admission.

The monies the George Mason University does have are awarded competitively the opportunity to apply is announced via the listserve the university maintain for matriculated students.