Your Application for Admission
When applying to the AMSC Program keep in mind the following. In addition to filling out the application form and paying the application fee, you must present a clear and consistent case that you have the background, desire, and ability to complete an AMSC graduate degree. You make this case with the following:
- official transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and graduate work completed or in progress;
- a summary of your advanced technical courses that gives some idea as to their content;
- at least three letters of recommendation submitted by professors or others who can assess the quality of your academic performance and scholastic potential;
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores --- GRE General is a requirement. GRE subject exam is not required but is strongly recommended, especially if you have already taken graduate level material;
- 600-1000 word personal statement --- about your goals
and objectives in pursuing graduate study and about any life experiences that
you feel have prepared you to pursue a graduate degree;
- TOEFL and TSE scores if English is a foreign language for you --- the TSE is not required but is strongly recommended.
International applicants should also visit the University of Maryland International Education Services website for additional requirements and guidance in applying: http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/2811
Deadlines
For best consideration applicants should submit their full application (including letters of recommendation) by January 10. Application Deadline information can be found at: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog/programs/AMSC.html.
Submission
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their all their supporting documents including Statements of Goals, Research Interests and Experiences, as well as letters of recommendation electronically via the online application on the Application Supplemental Form (ASF).
Official GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted via ETS.
Official transcripts must be sent to:
University of Maryland College Park
Enrollment Services Operations
Application for Graduate Admission
Rm 0130 Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742
If an item is submitted electronically we do not need to have a "hard copy" sent as well. Further information concerning where to send the above listed materials can be found at: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/gss/admissions.htm.
As the above links explain, these components of your application file each present a different aspect of your case. They are therefore considered together, not separately. For example, we expect that applicants who have taken many graduate courses will perform better on the GRE exam than those who have not. Similarly, if you had a semester in which you performed below your usual standards then we expect that the reasons for that will be addressed in your statement on life experiences and maybe also in a letter of recommendation by someone familiar with what happened.
The graduate school will not forward your file for consideration until the application fee is received and the file is complete. Applications from domestic students are forwarded directly to the AMSC Program. However, applications from foreign students are first forwarded to the International Educational Service (IES) for approval before being forwarded to the AMSC Program.
Only after your application has reached the AMSC office will it be evaluated by members of the AMSC Admission Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have my application materials been received?
You should have received an e-mail listing your login ID for apra. You can login to the website www.apra.umd.edu to check on the status of your application.
When is the application deadline?
For best consideration applicants should submit their full application (including letters of recommendation) by January 10. Application Deadline information can be found at: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog/programs/AMSC.html
What materials are required to apply?
A complete list of application materials are availabe on the admissions materials webpage
What materials should be sent via the mail and what materials should be sent electronically?
All materials can be submitted electronically via the online application with the exception of the official transcript(s). If you have filed something electronically, there is no need to submit a paper version. Electronic submissions of application materials are recommended as they can be processed much sooner.
Where should I send my official transcript(s)?
University of Maryland College Park
Enrollment Services Operations
Application for Graduate Admission
Rm 0130 Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742
Do I have to submit my GRE and TOEFL scores via ETS or can I send a photocopy?
Applicants must submit their official exam scores through ETS.
Are my GRE scores competitive with other applicants for your program?
Students entering the program with financial support have average GRE general exam scores of 590 verbal, 796 quantitative, and 4.59 analytical.
Are my TOEFL scores competitive with other applicants for your program?
International applicants who achieve a TOEFL score of 620 (paper based test) (260 CBT, 105 IBT) or higher will have a greater chance to be admitted with financial support than an otherwise similar student with a lower score.
What is your school code and program code?
Our school code for ETS is 5814. Our department code for the TOEFL and the TSE is 54. Our department code for the GRE is 0702. You can use the Math Department code if you like. Since the test scores are sent to the graduate school, any program you are applying to has access to them. Our four letter program code for University of Maryland application materials is AMSC.
Can you waive the application fee?
We cannot waive the application fee, application fees are handled by the graduate school admissions office.
I have submitted my letters of recommendation electronically, do I need to send in a signed paper copy?
No, we only need the electronic copy.
How do I apply for funding?
On the online application, you should mark that you are requesting funding. There is no other form to fill out. We encourage all U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply for Graduate fellowships from agencies such as NSF, DOE and NASA. Please visit our funding page for information about funding opportunties.
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