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?
Deadlines may be found here.
What materials are required to apply?
A complete list of application materials are available here.
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. However, we encourage
applicants to upload a photocopy (pdf preferred) in the "Attachments" section in the online
application as backup documentation.
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,
795 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.
I am an international student but have a degree from an accredited US university. Am I exempt from the
TOEFL?
Yes. If you have a degree from an accredited US university, you are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
I already have a PhD from an accredited US university. Do I still need to take the GRE?
No. If you have a PhD from an accredited US university, you are exempt from the GRE.
I already have a master's from an accredited US university. Do I still need to take the GRE?
No. However, submitting valid GRE scores will greatly strengthen your application. We strongly encourage
you to do so.
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.
I did not major in math as an undergraduate. What should I do?
Our program highly values students from diverse academic backgrounds. However, applicants must demonstrate
the ability to succeed in graduate level math courses. Students accepted into the program typically have
math degrees or have taken a substantial amount of advanced math courses.
To be competitive, applicants should have taken at minimum 4 upper-level courses past Linear
Algebra. Furthermore, high grades in graduate level math courework will greatly strengthen an
application.
Would you comment on my chances of admission?
Unfortunately, we are not allowed to comment on your chances of admission as this is determined by the
admissions committee. We do encourage, however, all eligible applicants to apply.
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