What elements does a complete application contain?
A complete application comprises the following elements: the information requested in the forms in the online graduate application system; a resume showing complete educational and work history; an application essay describing motivation for the program, fit to the strength areas of the school, and post graduate career plans; two or more reference letters with at least one reference letter from a relevant individual at the applicant’s current employer; an optional writing sample, preferably of published work; transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended; graduate school examination test scores (GRE recommended); and TOEFL or IELTS scores for individuals who have not completed a degree in the U.S. and for whom English is not their primary language. Note that some elements of the application (e.g., test scores) may be waived at the discretion of the director, but applications that do not include all of the above generally receive lower priority by the doctoral ad