Northeastern University

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Master's Apply: 'We recommend a length of 1000 words; however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.' The master's FAQ says: 'The SOP has a maximum of 1000 words (no page limit).' The graduate program page says it should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program.

Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (after high school) are required; applicants who have graduated also need degree certificate(s). Upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to your application. Documents issued in a language other than English need an English translation alongside the native language documents. A minimum of six semesters must be shown for a four-year degree (four semesters for a three-year degree). India: semester mark sheets and degree/provisional certificate(s) in addition to the consolidated transcript; China: degree certificate and graduation certificate. Include the reverse side of the transcript(s). For international students, a WES evaluation is not required. Official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of the start of the semester.

Master's Apply: 'For students who are applying directly from their undergraduate program, we recommend one academic reference and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend one professional reference and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements.' FAQ: Letters do not need to be on official letterhead and recommenders may use personal email addresses.

For students applying directly from their undergraduate program, we recommend one academic reference and one professional reference; for students applying from the workforce, one professional reference and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal; letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio are not accepted.

Do you accept the GMAT instead of the GRE? No.

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

Duolingo test scores are not accepted.

IELTS: Recommended IELTS 6.5≥ (or TOEFL 90≥). IELTS is not super-scored. At-home versions of IELTS are accepted. Upload a PDF copy of your test scores; official scores must be submitted within 30 days of the start of the semester. Scores must be valid as of September 1 for fall admission.

TOEFL: Recommended TOEFL = 90≥ (or IELTS 6.5≥). TOEFL and IELTS are not super-scored; TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. At-home versions of TOEFL are accepted. Upload a PDF copy of your test scores; official scores (ETS code 3679) must be submitted within 30 days of the start of the semester. Scores must be valid as of September 1 for fall admission. The graduate program page says 'Recommended TOEFL iBT score of 4.5'.

Waiver / exemption: International students may waive the English Language Test only if they have received a 4+ year degree (bachelor’s or doctoral) at an institution where the language of instruction is English. The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver: degree received in a non-English speaking country (unless language of instruction at the university was English at the time of attendance); 2-year master’s degree received in an English-speaking country; 2+2 or 3+1 programs (joint programs between international institutions). The FAQ also allows a 4+ year degree (bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.

Not listed: the English tests named are TOEFL and IELTS (Duolingo is not accepted).

The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience.

The school's FAQ, which carries no year, says: 'The SOP has a maximum of 1000 words (no page limit).'