Rutgers University

Personal statement of 300-500 words detailing academic, career, and personal objectives, submitted through the online application. See essay_prompts.

Resume required; the applicant affirms that the job experience listed is true and accurate, and the Admissions Committee may request documentation.

Upload unofficial transcripts to the online application (or email them to the admission office) to expedite review. After being accepted and committing, mail an official transcript for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended before the term starts; transcripts must demonstrate degree conferral. International transcripts need no evaluation unless the RBS Admissions Committee advises it; translations from a professional translation agency if not in English.

The MITA checklist does not specify the recommender type. The RBS-wide graduate admissions FAQ (general guidance, written for two letters) says letters generally come from current or recent employers, or recent professors for applicants without full-time work experience.

One letter of recommendation; register recommenders via the application portal.

GMAT (optional; or GRE): Test optional: 'MITA waives this for all and makes this optional.' Official GMAT or GRE scores may be submitted. FAQ: admitted students in the past two semesters averaged GMAT 618. The RBS scholarships page asks MITA scholarship applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score.

GRE (optional; or GMAT): Test optional: 'MITA waives this for all and makes this optional.' Official GMAT or GRE scores may be submitted. FAQ: admitted students in the past two semesters averaged GRE 307 (148 verbal, 159 quantitative). The RBS scholarships page asks MITA scholarship applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score.

Duolingo English Test: Accepted English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo (any one). No minimum stated; average score 120.

IELTS: Accepted English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo (any one). Average score 6.5 (checklist). FAQ: applicants should have at least a 6.5 on the IELTS.

PTE Academic: Accepted English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo (any one). No minimum stated; average score 68.

TOEFL: Accepted English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo (any one). No minimum stated; average score 90+ (TOEFL code B355). FAQ: last year's average was 95 on the internet-based test.

Waiver / exemption: Required if English is not the official language in your country; applicants from countries with more than one official language, including English (Pakistan, India, Hong Kong, etc.), are not exempt. Can be waived for applicants who have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S. or another English-only speaking country (England, Australia, etc.), or who have three (3) or more years of full-time work experience in the United States.

You must submit a personal statement of 300-500 words detailing academic, career, and personal objectives, which will be read by professors in the appropriate field. The personal statement should explain why you wish to enroll at Rutgers, describe your qualifications, and identify special interest areas of study.