Quantitative Research, Evaluation, and Measurement
General Requirements
The application process for students not previously admitted to The Ohio State University Graduate School requires submitting information to both the University Admissions Office and the Office of Student Services and Graduate Studies in the School of Education Policy and Leadership. The office addresses and the information each requires are outlined below. An application checklist is also available for your use. Questions concerning these materials are best directed to the specific location. When all materials are received, the complete application will be sent to the graduate faculty of the program area for review and a decision on admission.
To: Admissions Office
For Domestic Applications:
Graduate Admissions Office
The Ohio State University
P.O. Box 182004
Columbus, OH 43218-1004
For International Applications:
International Graduate Admissions Office
The Ohio State University
P.O. Box 182083
Columbus, OH 43218-2083
- Apply on line at http://www.gradadmissions.osu.edu/ Application fees are $40 for domestic applicants and $50 for international applicants.
If you were previously admitted to Graduate School at Ohio State and are simply transferring from another Ohio State graduate program to the School of Educational Policy and Leadership, or if you are transferring from an M.A. program to a Ph.D. program in the School, please contact the Office of Student Services and Graduate Studies for application materials. You do not have to pay additional application fees.
- Two transcripts from all previous colleges you attended (other than Ohio State). One copy should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office at the listed above and one should be sent to the School of Educational Policy and Leadership at the address listed below. A minimum 3.00 GPA is required by Ohio State for admission to the Graduate School.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- All applicants to the MA and Ph.D. program must submit GRE scores from exams taken within the last five years. A minimum combined score of 1100 for Verbal and Quantitative is preferred.
- TOEFL (minimum score of 550 paper based exam; 213 computer based; 79 internet based exam), MELAB (minimum score 82) or IELTS (minimum score 7) is required of an applicant from another country where the native language is not English, unless a bachelor degree or its equivalent was earned in a country where English is the native language.
To: School of Educational Policy and Leadership
Office of Student Services & Graduate Studies
122 Ramseyer Hall
29 West Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-4007
1-888-678-3382
614-292-7900 (FAX).
edplssgs@osu.edu
- Statement of Intent*: One to two pages should be sufficient for the Statement of Intent. Please include your name and the last four digits of your social security number (or applicant number) and the month and year of your birthdate on your statement. The following is a suggested outline:
- Quarter and year of intended enrollment
- Intended section/area of concentration and degree sought
- Autobiographical statement (as it relates to your decision to pursue a degree at this time)
- Educational and professional goals
- Ph.D. applicant should also discuss research interests and fit with your program of choice.
- Two transcripts from all previous colleges you attended (other than Ohio State). One copy should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office at the address listed above and one should be sent to the School of Educational Policy and Leadership at the address above.
- Three letters of recommendation written on recommender's official letterhead stationary, accompanied by the completed Ohio State Reference Form (available online at http://www.gradadmissions.osu.edu - click on Download Supplemental Application Materials). An online option is also available as part of the online application process. At least one letter should be from a professor who is able to comment on your qualifications for graduate study.
- A resume or curriculum vita*.
*Please submit both a paper copy and send an electronic copy to edplssgs@osu.edu.