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Online application form (through the BYU Graduate Studies Website)
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Three letters of recommendation
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Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
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Ecclesiastical endorsement (instructions at endorse.byu.edu)
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Transcripts from each college and university attended (minimum of 3.0 GPA)
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Graduate exam scores (GRE, GMAT, or LSAT), taken within five years of the application submission date
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TOEFL score (if applicable). A score of at least 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the internet-based test (iBT) or equivalent is required for international students
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Statement of intent. Competitive candidates need not have prior direct experience in an education setting; however, they must be able to articulate a clear vision regarding why they are pursuing a master's degree in education. Applicants should provide a single-spaced, no more than two-page Statement of Intent, describing succinctly:
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Your background: What key experiences have contributed to your commitment and preparation to work in the field of education or with education-related issues?
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Your objectives for graduate study: What are your academic and professional goals, and what knowledge, skills, and tools are you hoping to develop through enrollment in a graduate program?
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Why BYU and why Education Policy Studies: Why is enrollment at BYU, and in this master’s program, critical in helping you achieve your goals?
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Candidates may also (but are not required to) indicate potential faculty mentors as part of their study and research interests
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