Prospective Ph.D. Students
The selection of PhD students admitted to the Political Science is based on an individualized, holistic review of each application, including the applicant’s academic record, the letters of recommendation, the scores on the General GRE , the statement of purpose, and the writing sample. Although Stanford University has no official score requirement, admitted students typically have GRE scores of 166 verbal, 163 quantitative, and a score of 5.5 in the analytical section. Admitted students typically have a GPA of at least 3.8 in their previous studies.
Admitted students typically have very high GRE scores
General GRE scores are required of all applicants. No other exams are accepted in lieu of the GRE.
All applicants must submit GRE scores, even if they have completed an advanced degree.
It will take two weeks from the date applicant application to Stanford for GRE and TOEFL scores to merge with their application and appear as Official on their application status page.
If applicant submitted their application than two weeks ago and their GRE or TOEFL scores are still unofficial, please check that the name applicant took the test under and the name applicant applied to Stanford under are exactly the same.
It takes approximately 5 weeks from the date applicant take the computer based GRE and TOEFL for ETS to send their scores to Stanford and for them to merge with their official application. Therefore, the university recommend that applicants take the GRE and TOEFL no later than early November to ensure that their scores are received before the Admissions Committee begins making admissions decisions.
GRE scores are valid for approximately five years from the date taken.
Their GPA will be calculated from their transcripts.
Political Science
The GRE is optional for the 2021 admission cycle.
MIT Political Science
There is no minimum score for the GRE, but admission is very competitive and low GRE scores may weaken an application. The minimum score for the TOEFL is 600 paper based/100 internet based. The minimum score for IELTS is 7. If an applicant has not met the TOEFL/IELTS requirement the application will not be reviewed.
The application fee is $75.00 US dollars. The Admissions Committee will not review applications received without a fee.
The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) is pleased to offer fee waivers for US citizens and US permanent residents who demonstrate financial hardship, are current or former members of the United States Armed Forces, or who have participated in special fellowship programs, including MIT-sponsored diversity programs and recruitment events. International students attending US colleges and universities, who have participated in MIT sponsored programs, such as CONVERGE or the MSRP, are also eligible to apply for a fee waiver.
The application deadline is December 15th for admission the following September. Admission is for the fall semester only.
All applicants whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL, including students who have received degrees from English speaking institutions. In a limited number of cases a TOEFL waiver may be granted. Applicants must apply separately for a TOEFL waiver. They now also accept IELTs.
Since many schools do not calculate GPAs they do not impose a set minimum. Although they do not have a minimum GPA requirement the applicant pool is academically strong and very competitive.
Master degree in Political Science
The Vanderbilt University receive over 175 applications per year and can admit less than 15% of applicants. Each year, about 10 students matriculate into the program.
Admission to the graduate programs is through online application. Applicants must submit the following:
1. an official transcript from each college or university attended
2. recent GRE scores, for the verbal, mathematical, and written portions of the exam
3. three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with the applicant's academic record
4. a statement of purpose indicating the student's interests and career goals
5. a writing sample of approximately 15-25 pages (preferably a paper from a course that illustrates the candidate's ability to write and to conduct research)
6. Students from non-English-speaking countries should also submit a recent TOEFL score
The Graduate Committee reviews several aspects of an applicant's file: the personal statement, academic record, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and writing sample. Successful applicants must be able to use the personal statement to articulate clearly their interest in pursuing a doctorate in political science. Successful applicants general have an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3, and a GPA of 3.5 in their major field.
**There is no minimum score for the GRE, but the average quantitative GRE score of admitted applicants was 700 and the average verbal GRE score for admitted applicants was 600.**
Strong letters of recommendation (generally from faculty members) are essential. Finally, we make sure that there is a fit between the student's intellectual interests and our faculty's scholarly expertise.
Political Science University of California, Berkeley
Students must achieve a combined GPA of 3.5 in these courses.
This overall evaluation will include GPA and successful completion of all 24 required units.
UCLA Political Science
GRE scores are still required with their application.
Applicants pursing an advanced degree must take the GRE General Test, offered by the Educational Testing Service
U-M LSA Political Science
As a result, the Political Science has no strict cutoffs for either GPA or GRE scores.
The university program employs a holistic approach to application review so an applicant’s essays, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, transcripts and application are all important to the admissions committee.
Political Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
All applicants for admission to graduate study must take the Graduate Record Examination
Boston CollegeRanked 31 in Best National University.
Poltical Science
Does their program have a minimum -level requirement for GRE scores upon application to the Ph.D. program GRE scores are considered in the overall context of the students' application.
Graduate Admissions Political Science
Take the GRE general test and, if applicable, the TOEFL and have their scores sent to the Political Science at the University of Rochester.
Political Science
Under those rules, honors could be earned with an overall departmental GPA of 3.8 and a grade of A in POSC 396.
The admission requirements also include a minimum score of 500 on the verbal and quantitative segments of the Graduate Record Examination and 4.5 on the analytical section. The department strongly prefers that applicants have a minimum GPA of 3.2 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.4 in political science courses.
If the GPA is not returned to the 3.0 minimum by the end of the probationary semester, the student will be separated from further study in the department.
The department strongly prefers that applicants without an MA in political science have a minimum GPA of 3.2 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.4 in political science courses, and that applicants with an MA degree in political science have a minimum GPA of 3.4 overall in their MA work.
Students wishing to enroll in the dual-degree program must be separately admitted to each program, but the department will waive the GRE requirement and accept the LSAT within the admissions process.
Boston UniversityRanked 42 in Best National University.
Admission Procedures
The Boston University does not have a minimum GRE score.
Political Science Ph.D. and Concentration in Public Choice
The GRE General Test is required of all applicants for PhD admission.
GRE scores can be no older than five years.
Political Science
Graduate Record Examinations scores ,.
Political Science
These requirements include both the LSAT and the GRE.
Acceptable scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing portions of the GRE.
Completion of at least 24 semester hours at the University of Florida with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Political Science
Applicants will be evaluated on their GPA, submitted GRE scores, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation.
Only the standard GRE tests are required. The Tulane University of Louisiana does not have a GRE cutoff for applicants.
PhD Political Science International Affairs
Official GRE general test score report.
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Texas A M University, College Station, TX
A 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,.
Political Science, B.A. M.A.
Students must have minimum 3.2 Cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in political science courses.
University of IowaRanked 71 in Best National University.
Political Science
All materials must be on file with the department by this date, including GRE scores.
Verbal and Quantitative GRE score each in the 70th percentile and an analytical writing score of 4.5 or higher.
Admissions Requirements
These admissions criteria differ from the university regular degree admissions in that they require neither the GRE nor letters of recommendation.
Graduate Political Science Marquette University
Because average GPA scores vary greatly from one university to the next, however, their GRE scores will be particularly considered.
Though the Marquette University does consider all parts of the application, successful applicants will generally have very good GRE scores, strong GPAs from good universities, and very strong letters of recommendation.
Graduate Admissions Political Science
Applicants for admission to the MA, MPA, and PhD programs must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination general test.
Political Science Department
The Political Science does not offer direct instruction for the LSAT or GRE exams.
Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A. Saint Louis University
Successful applicants possess a GPA of 3.4 , sufficient GRE scores and sufficient TOEFL score
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in all graduate professional courses.
Political Science University of New Hampshire
The Graduate Record Examination general test is required.
Auburn UniversityRanked 103 in Best National University.
Political Science
Therefore, applicant will see a section for GRE scores on the online application.
Graduate Admissions
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended for admission to the graduate programs.
GRE scores must be submitted electronically through ETS.
Political Science
GMAT or LSAT scores may be substituted for GRE with permission.
Dual BA MA Degree in Political Science
Junior political science majors with an overall GPA of at least 3.60.
Applicant must follow the normal admission procedures for application to the MA program, except that the requirement to submit GRE scores does not apply.
Political Science
While GRE scores and GPAs are a very important part of the total application package, there are no strict minimum criteria. Recently admitted students have had an average GRE score of around 148 for the quantitative section, 156 for the verbal section, and 5.0 for the analytical section. Recently admitted students have had an average GPA of around 3.5.
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their previous academic work to be admitted to regular graduate student status.
The department requires that all applicants submit Graduate Record Exam scores.
This may occur, for example, if a student’s overall GPA is deficient but other application materials suggest strong potential for success in graduate study.
