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Ph.D. AdmissionAdmission to the doctoral program is usually in the fall semester of each year. Applications for admission and all related materials should be received by May 1. However, the majority of decisions are made several months earlier; financial assistance deadlines are considerably earlier -- some as early as January 1. International applicants must complete the application process by February 1 for entry in the fall semester. Late applications for admission and financial assistance will be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants should be aware of the fact that admission and financial assistance decisions are made beginning in January and recent experience has been that most classes are filled as early as April 15. Financial assistance packages are awarded to begin in the fall semester of each year. Admission to the doctoral program requires a Master's degree and/or a minimum number of graduate prerequisites as discussed later. Doctoral admission decisions are made by the College of Business Doctoral Admissions Committee. Admission to the doctoral program is based on a combination of factors such as grades, GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, experience and record of accomplishments, and the number of qualified applicants we receive each year. The College admits a small number of the most highly qualified students from a large number of applicants. The following information is used in making the admission decision:
For international applicants whose native language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. A minimum score of 600 on the written examination, 250 on the computer based examination, or 100 on the internet-based examination, taken within the past five years, is required regardless of prior academic background. International students applying for financial assistance must submit an acceptable score on the Test of Spoken English (TSE). For University information, such as financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, to download the University application, etc., please go to the international applicant information site. While there are no absolute minimum cutoff test scores or grades, it is unlikely that an applicant will be admitted with less than: (1) a 3.00 undergraduate and a 3.50 graduate grade point average; (2) a 600 GMAT score (average score for the most recent class is 681), with a reasonable balance between verbal and quantitative scores; and (3) a minimum TOEFL score of 600 on the written examination, 250 on the computer based examination or 100 on the internet-based examination, if applicable. The above grades and test scores do not guarantee admission. The Doctoral Admissions Committee carefully reviews each applicant's grades and test scores in conjunction with letters of reference, prior universities and programs attended, experience and the applicant's statement of purpose. Decisions to admit students depend on the number and relative strengths of applications received each year, the current enrollment in the doctoral program and the College's ability to offer financial assistance.
Florida State University Ph.D. Application Process ChecklistThe following information is provided to clarify the application procedures for doctoral programs in The College of Business. I. The following two items should be sent directly to FSU
II. The following three items should be sent to the Admissions office
III. The following items should be sent directly to the FSU College of Business through the online admissions application
IV. The following items should be sent directly to the FSU College of Business Graduate Office
International applicants should visit http://admissions.fsu.edu/intl/graduate.htm for information concerning financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, etc. |