Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Application Requirements
Do I need official transcripts to apply to BU Wheelock?
No. Applicants may apply with unofficial transcripts from their previously attended institutions. If accepted by our college, however, official transcripts must be submitted before the start of classes.
Does BU Wheelock provide an application fee waiver?
How many programs can I apply to?
Applicants can apply to only one program within Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development per application cycle.
Is there a GPA or MTEL requirement?
No, there is no GPA or MTEL requirement to apply to Boston University Wheelock’s graduate degree programs. BU Wheelock considers a variety of factors, including a student’s academic history, experience, and their fit with the program.
Is the GRE required for my program?
No, we do not require any standardized tests to be considered for our programs. However, if you have already taken these exams and wish to share your results, you can submit them to our school code: 3087.
Should I reach out to faculty before I apply?
BU Wheelock prides itself on its engaging and caring faculty. Applicants are not required to contact faculty for any of our programs. However, we encourage applicants to do so if they would like to learn more about the program or ask specific program-related questions.
Application Materials
Are there external applications for scholarships?
No. Our merit-based scholarships only require a standard application to be submitted. No additional application is necessary. For more information on the different types of assistance and funding opportunities available, visit Financing Your Graduate Education.
Do I need to submit an official evaluation of my international transcript?
We ask that international applicants obtain credential evaluations, if possible, but if you currently have an official English-translated version of your transcripts that includes a grading scale, that would also be acceptable for our application.
How long should my application essays be?
Your Statement of Qualifications & Objectives and Equity & Inclusion Statement should each be around two pages, double-spaced.
I’d like to change one of the recommenders on my application. How can I do that?
If the recommendation status is marked as ‘Requested’ or ‘Accepted,’ you may remove that recommender and enter the new reference information. However, if the status is ‘Completed,’ no changes can be made.
If your recommender encounters any issues with the application reference request, they are welcome to email whegrad@bu.edu a PDF of their recommendation letter directly.
I went to more than one institution, do I need to submit transcripts from each one?
If all your courses and the corresponding grades for each course appear on one transcript, you can submit one document. If your courses are listed but the grades are not, you must submit a transcript from each institution. This includes transcripts from study abroad experiences.
What is required in my application?
What should I do if the application portal does not accept my application materials (e.g., transcripts, letters of recommendation)?
Applicants should try to upload all application materials through the applicant portal. However, if technical issues arise, applicants can send materials as PDF documents to our Graduate Admissions team at whegrad@bu.edu, and we will upload the document(s) to their file.
Deadlines
Can I submit my application after the recommended deadline?
There are several advantages to applying by the recommended deadline, including priority consideration for scholarships and sufficient visa processing time for international students. However, you may apply anytime up until the final application date.
For more information, visit Application Deadlines.
Admissions Decisions
When will I receive my admissions decision?
Admissions decisions for Boston campus-based programs are released approximately eight weeks after an application is complete and after the recommended deadline has passed. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
