Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. EL requires test scores on the Verbal and Quantitative for all applicants. In addition to the application form required by the Graduate School, all applicants must complete an EL application and submit it to the department . Three letters which speak to the applicant's potential for success both as a graduate student and as an educational administrator. It is recommended that one letter be from an immediate supervisor, one from a school district office administrator, and one from a college professor.
Appropriate variations are acceptable.
A typed essay of approximately 1,000 words which speaks to the applicant's future goals. S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. applicants are required to write the essay on site as a qualifying examination. Although not required, the applicant may submit additional information in the form of a vita which would strengthen the application relative to professional promise. A typed EL application form must be submitted. This form lists the departmental requirements referred to above along with a brief description of the required essay.