University at Buffalo:
The minimum GPA for admission to the PhD program in Anthropology is 3.2.
The minimum GPA for admission to the MA program in Anthropology is 3.0.
The department has no set GRE score minimum, but expects students to present strong scores for admission to both the MA and PhD programs in Anthropology.
University of Pennsylvania:
GRE scores are optional for all applicants.
GRE, GPA requirements for admission to Anthropology - Updated 2020
Anthropology
The application system will close at midnight E.S.T. on December 15.
Any technical issues with the CollegeNet application should be addressed to Technical Support on the CollegeNet application system and not with the Graduate Anthropology Department.
Three letters of recommendation
A personal statement
See the Resume/CV section for instructions.
GRE scores are optional for all applicants. If a student chooses to submit GRE scores, they will be considered as part of the application package. There is no minimum GRE or TOEFL score requirement. Please arrange to take their exam by a date that will guarantee that their scores will be forwarded to the University of Pennsylvania by the December 15th deadline.
TOEFL Exam scores are required for all international applicants. There is no minimum TOEFL score requirment. The TOEFL is not required if applicant are currently enrolled in or have already graduated from another graduate program in the United States.
The SAS Application Waiver must be requested and cannnot be guaranteed for international applicants.
Graduate Admissions
The minimum GPA for admission to the PhD program in Anthropology is 3.2.
The minimum GPA for admission to the MA program in Anthropology is 3.0.
Schomburg Fellowship applicants must submit a statement within the completed application by December 15.
Use the link to access the university online application system. Once created, applicant will be promoted to choose an application, select their term year and program. Please read the directions on their College of Arts and Sciences application carefully Returning users can use this link to log in to their existing application
Submit a Master's application for formal review to a department in the College of Arts and Sciences
Information about fee waiver eligiblity is supplied upon submission of their application.
These documents are submitted after applicant have completed their online application.
Statement of Purpose Generally, successful applicants have a strong background in either a geographic, cultural region and/or a particular topical or theoretical interest in anthropology.
The department has no set GRE score minimum, but expects students to present strong scores for admission to both the MA and PhD programs in Anthropology.
Test of English as a Foreign Language Results
If their request for non-matriculated status is approved by the department then applicant may submit the online application. There is a $35 application fee that may be paid online using a credit card through the UB e-Pay system.
See the Pay the Application Fee section on this page for details.
Vanderbilt Sociology
The Vanderbilt University does not have a minimum GRE score for admission.
A One Year MBA Program
Applicant need to take the GMAT or the GRE to be accepted into the Bridge Program. There is no minimum GMAT or GRE requirement.
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