1.A completed Application for Graduate Admission

2.Three letters of recommendation.

It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years

You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application. Recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed.

3.A self-evaluation (short essay discussing your motivation for study)

4.A current résumé

5.Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.

6.A nonrefundable $85 application fee

7.TOEFL/IELTS

Minimum TOEFL Requirements

Unless otherwise indicated by the department/program to which you are applying, the minimum total internet-based TOEFL score is 84, with minimum scores in each section as follows:

Reading—21

Listening—18

Speaking—23

Writing—22

The ETS TOEFL institution code for all Boston University Graduate Programs is 3087.

Minimum IETLS Requirements

In addition to the TOEFL, the IELTS is also accepted as proof of English proficiency. The band score of 6.5 is required for admission to Metropolitan College. Applicants submitting IELTS scores will need to contact their testing center and request official test scores be mailed to the following address:

Boston University Metropolitan College

Graduate Admissions & Enrollment Services

808 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 270

Boston, MA 02215