Indiana University Bloomington

• Resume/CVRequired

  Listed under Program Specific Materials as 'Resume/CV (required)'. Resumes/CVs can be submitted only once; include all post-secondary educational institutions and the dates attended to each.

• Statement of purpose (also known as personal statement)Required

  'The admissions committee requires all applicants to submit a personal statement.' Listed under Program Specific Materials as 'Statement of purpose (also known as personal statement) (required)'. Follow the instructions in the online application; statements are typically one-three pages long. Statements can be submitted only once.

• Transcripts, mark sheets and degree certifications (scanned copies)Required

  You must scan and upload copies of your transcript(s), mark sheet(s) and degree certification(s) in the Education History Section of the IU Graduate CAS application. Scanned copies are marked as unofficial and need to have been issued by your university to you. Downloads from student portals or third party evaluations (WES, etc) are not accepted.

• Three letters of recommendation

  The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.

  Three letters of recommendation

  We require three (3) letters of recommendation. You may enter a maximum of five recommenders. An email request is sent automatically to each recommender once their information is saved. Only a slight grace period is permitted to receive LORs after the application deadline.

  Graduate Admissions ↗

  Letters of recommendation (bulletin)

  We ask for three letters, but you may submit more. Except in special cases, references should be from academic faculty, including at least some in informatics and computing.

  Admission: Data Science (Residential) ↗
• GRE (optional)Optional

  The submission of GRE scores is optional. Institution code 1324, department code 0000. GRE scores must have been earned within the past five years.

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS or TOEFL / TOEFL at Home EditionIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  Duolingo English Test: Recommended minimum score 130. Send scores to 'Indiana University – Undergraduate/Graduate.' Required of non-native English speakers. 'We accept only current TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores and these can be put into the Test Scores section.' Official test scores need to be sent electronically to Indiana University, and you must also upload a scanned copy of your score sheet into the application.

  IELTS: Recommended minimum score 7.0. Send scores to 'Indiana University Bloomington' from the dropdown menu. Required of non-native English speakers. 'We accept only current TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores and these can be put into the Test Scores section.' Official test scores need to be sent electronically to Indiana University, and you must also upload a scanned copy of your score sheet into the application.

  TOEFL / TOEFL at Home Edition: Recommended minimum score 100. School Code: 1324 (if the program is not listed among department codes, use code 99). Required of non-native English speakers. 'We accept only current TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores and these can be put into the Test Scores section.' Official test scores need to be sent electronically to Indiana University, and you must also upload a scanned copy of your score sheet into the application.

  Waiver / exemption: Only non-native English speakers who earned an undergraduate degree in the US and are applying to a master's program are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score. Otherwise, all non-native English speakers must provide an English proficiency test score to complete their application.

• PTE (not listed)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  PTE is not on the list of accepted tests: 'We accept only current TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores'.

Who can apply

• Three- or four-year bachelor's degreeRequired

  We consider applicants with a 3- or 4-year bachelor's degree. The program page: 'The Luddy graduate admission committees will consider students who have a three- or four-year bachelor's degree.'

• 3.0 GPA or higherRequired

  Eligibility: 'Master's applicants: 3.0 GPA or higher'. The program page says applicants should have a minimum of a 3.0 (B) or higher GPA.

• Basic understanding of mathOptional

  Before applying, you should have a basic understanding of math (alongside Python, R and probability). Self-study recommendations are offered if you need help with your mathematical skills.

• Basic understanding of probabilityOptional

  Before applying, you should have a basic understanding of probability (alongside Python, R and math).

• Basic understanding of Python and ROptional

  Before applying to the M.S. in Data Science program, you should have a basic understanding of the programming languages Python and R. If you need help developing or refining your programming skills, the school can offer self-study recommendations.

• School guidance · Required · Recommended: about 3 pagesThe admissions committee requires all applicants to submit a personal statement. Be sure to put your name on your personal statement. Statements can be submitted only once. Your statement should be sincere, direct, and most of all, written by you. Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the online application as to what you should include in your personal statement as each program may have different requirements. You may also use your statement to explain any anomalies in your academic record. Statements are typically one-three pages long and often include an explanation of: Why our program is the right fit for your academic/career goals; Why you want to be part of the program; A description of your academic goals and your abilities; A discussion of your plans after completion of the degree; Information on the area of research you would like to pursue, if applicable

  The school’s pages disagree. Confirm with the school.

  The admissions committee requires all applicants to submit a personal statement. Be sure to put your name on your personal statement. Statements can be submitted only once. Your statement should be sincere, direct, and most of all, written by you. Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the online application as to what you should include in your personal statement as each program may have different requirements. You may also use your statement to explain any anomalies in your academic record. Statements are typically one-three pages long and often include an explanation of: Why our program is the right fit for your academic/career goals; Why you want to be part of the program; A description of your academic goals and your abilities; A discussion of your plans after completion of the degree; Information on the area of research you would like to pursue, if applicable

  The program's actual essay question is inside the application.

• School guidance · Recommended: about 500 wordsThe most important information to include in your statement of purpose concerns your academic goals. Tell us which Indiana University faculty you are interested in, as well as your research areas of interest. You may also use your statement of purpose to explain any anomalies in your record.

  The school’s pages disagree. Confirm with the school.

  The most important information to include in your statement of purpose concerns your academic goals. Tell us which Indiana University faculty you are interested in, as well as your research areas of interest. You may also use your statement of purpose to explain any anomalies in your record.

  The program's actual essay question is inside the application.