A complete admissions application includes the following:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an online application. As an alternative, applicants may submit a paper application. To request a paper application, please email sedgrad@bu.edu or call 617-353-4237.
Applications are only reviewed by the Admissions Committee once complete. To expedite the application processing time, applicants are encouraged to submit all mailed materials to the Graduate Admissions Office in one envelope.
Mailed materials should be sent to:
Graduate Admissions Office
Boston University School of Education
2 Silber Way, Room 124
Boston, MA 02215
Data Forms
The Graduate Application for Admission should be filled out completely. International applicants are also required to complete the International Applicant section of the application. Applicants may apply with an online or paper application.
Online Application: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications via the online application system. To start on online application click here. New users will be required to create a Boston University Web Account prior to starting the online application. You do not have to complete the online application all at once. You may access your application and change your answers as many times as you like. The Graduate Admissions Office will only review the application once it is complete and submitted. To complete the online submission process you must be able to pay the application fee via credit card. Your application is not submitted until you enter your credit card information.
Paper Application: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications via the online application system. However, as an alternative, applicants may submit a paper application. To request a paper application, please email sedgrad@bu.edu or call 617-353-4237. Paper applications should be mailed to:
Graduate Admissions Office
Boston University School of Education
2 Silber Way, Room 124
Boston, MA 02215
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required. Transcripts must show course titles, dates, and grades. Additionally, transcripts for programs for which a degree was earned must show a degree conferral. Degree conferrals must include the name of the degree conferred, month and year the degree was conferred, and the institution from which the degreed was conferred.
Transcripts must be original documents bearing the institutional seal and signature of the institution’s registrar. Official transcripts must be submitted in envelopes sealed by the institution’s registrar. Transcripts may be mailed directly to the Graduate Admissions Office or to the applicant directly to be included with other mailed materials.
If you are a college senior, please request your transcript only after your fall grades have been posted-typically in January of your senior year.
International applicants whose transcripts are not in English should submit the original transcript and an official English translation. International applicants who have earned a degree outside the U.S. may also need to submit an official credential evaluation. Typically, credential evaluations are required when the international transcript does not indicate either that a baccalaureate degree has been received or that the degree received is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree.
Letters of Reference
Two letters of reference are required. Submitting more than two letters of reference is allowed, but not required. Reference providers may submit letters on paper or online.
Letters of reference should come from individuals with whom you have studied and/or under whose immediate supervision you have worked in a professional capacity, or others whom you believe to be in a position to offer pertinent appraisal of your skills and ability.
Placement folders may be used as a substitute for the letters of recommendation. Please direct your school to forward your placement folder to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Online Reference Letters: To initiate the online reference process, applicants should complete the ‘Recommenders’ section of the online application. Upon completion of this section, an email will be sent to your reference provider with instructions on how to complete the online reference form. This option is only available to applicants using the online application.
Paper Reference Letters: To initiate the paper reference process, applicants should complete the top section of the Letter of Reference form. Then, applicants should provide the reference provider with the form and a return envelope. The reference provider should complete the form, seal the form in the return envelope, and sign his/her name across the envelope seal. The sealed envelope(s) should be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Download Letter of Reference Form
Standardized Test Scores
Applicants must submit official score reports for all required admissions tests. Tests should be taken a minimum of 6-8 weeks in advance of any application deadline.
Master’s and CAGS Programs: Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Applicants applying to the EdM or CAGS in Human Resource Education may submit the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) instead of the GRE or MAT. International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a university degree from an institution where the primary language of instruction is English must take the TOEFL exam or an IELTS exam instead of the GRE or MAT (or GMAT if applicable).
Doctoral Programs: Applicants must take the GRE or MAT. International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a university degree from an institution where the primary language of instruction is English must also take either the TOEFL exam or the IELTS exam.
Graduate Record Examination
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is designed to demonstrate a candidate's ability to do graduate-level academic work with sections designed to measure verbal, quantitative, and analytical ability.
Our school code for the GRE is 3066; we do not use a department code. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that ETS is able to release an official score report to Boston University School of Education. Please note, ETS will report scores for 5 years after the test date.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-866-473-4373 or 1-609-771-7670
Website: www.ets.org/gre/
Miller Analogies Test
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is designed to reflect a candidate's analytical thinking, an ability that is critical for success in both graduate school and professional life. The test contains incomplete analogies designed to measure the ability to reason logically with both verbal and quantitative material.
Our school code for the MAT is 2352. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that Pearson is able to release an official score report to Boston University School of Education. Please note, Pearson will report scores for up to 5 years after the test date.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-800-622-3231 or 210-339-8710
Email: MATScoring.Services@Pearson.com
Website: http://pearsonassess.com/haiweb/Cultures/en-US/Site/Community/PostSecondary/Products/MAT/mathome.htm
Test of English as a Foreign Language
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is designed to measure a candidate's ability to communicate in English in a college or university setting. The test is currently offered in two forms: Internet-based test (iBT) and Paper-based test (PBT). Boston University School of Education accepts both formats. In addition, the School will accept the Computer-based test (CBT).
Most School of Education programs require a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the iBT, 213 on the CBT, or 550 on the PBT. The TESOL program requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the IBT, 250 on the CBT, or 600 on the PBT. Applications with test scores below the minimum requirement for the given academic program will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Our school for the TOEFL code is 3066; we do not use a department code. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that ETS is able to release an official score report to Boston University School of Education. Please note, ETS will report scores for up to 2 years after the test date.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-609-771-7100 or 1-877-863-3546
Website: www.ets.org/toefl/
International English Language Testing System
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests the four language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The test is designed to measure a candidate’s ability to communicate in English.
Most School of Education programs require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. The TESOL program requires a minimum IELTS score of 7.0. Applications with test scores below the minimum requirement for the given academic program will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that the testing agency is able to release an official score report to Boston University School of Education.
Contact Information:
Website: www.ielts.org
Essays
Applicants should include their first name, last name, and BU ID number in the header of each essay page.
Statement of Qualifications and Objectives
All applicants are required to submit a one-to-two page statement. The statement should describe your qualifications and the objectives of your professional career.
Analytical Essay
This is required for Doctoral applications only. Candidates must submit both the Statement of Qualifications and Objectives and the Analytical Essay.
The Analytical Essay should be 500-700 words and should identify key arguments on a current educational or social issue pertinent to your field. Include your analysis and conclusions. Cite references that inform your understanding.
Optional Essay
Applicants may submit an additional essay with any information they want to bring to the Admissions Committee’s attention. For example, an applicant may wish to provide an explanation for their undergraduate performance or standardized test scores. Applicants who believe a disability significantly influenced their GPA, standardized test score, or other credentials are invited to include information regarding their disability in the optional essay. Reapplicants are encouraged to discuss how their application has changed and/or improved from the last application submission in this essay.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $70 is required. Applicants submitting online applications will be prompted to pay by credit card prior to submitting the application. Applicants submitting paper applications should submit a check for the application fee with their other application materials. Checks should be made payable to Boston University.
Resume
Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume. Your resume should contain a summary of relevant job experience and education. You may also include relevant activities, awards, and interests. There is no standard resume format that Boston University School of Education recommends.
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