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Official transcripts are not required as part of the application. All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts directly to the online application. Transcripts that are sent directly to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences can not be added to your application.If you are admitted and accept the offer of admission, you will be required to send official transcripts to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from all colleges attended prior to matriculation. All transcripts must be in English. If you are submitting a transcript that is not in English, you must submit a certified English translation of the transcript and degrees awarded.
Curriculum Vitae:
CV is required
Personal Statement:
Personal Statement is required
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Writing Sample:
Submission of a writing sample is required. A college research paper or thesis is
acceptable for post-BA applicants; for post-MA applicants, the MA thesis or a substantial
scholarly paper can be submitted. If you are unable to upload your writing sample to the
application, please send it as an email attachment to grs@bu.edu after you have
submitted the application. Please include in the email your name, your Boston University
ID number, and the Department to which you have submitted the application.