美国斯坦福大学研究生申请常见问题解答

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general questions

applying to a graduate program

q: am i eligible to apply for graduate study at stanford university?

a: to be eligible for admission to graduate programs at stanford, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

completion of a bachelor’s degree from a u.s. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or

completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a u.s. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

q: where are the instructions on applying to stanfords graduate programs?

a: visit the applying section of this site.

q: where can i get information about the departments at stanford and their graduate programs?

a: the programs page has a list of all degree programs offered, as well as links to department web sites. the stanford university bulletin contains detailed information about graduate programs, courses and policies. visit the stanford bulletin web site for details.

q: where can i learn about applying to the graduate school of business, the school of law, or the school of medicine?

a: the professional schools have separate admissions offices and applications. visit the graduate school of business, the law school, and the school of medicines respective web sites for information about applying to their graduate programs.

transcripts, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose

q. do i need to have transcripts sent for every college-level class i have taken?

a: no. we only require transcripts (academic records) from postsecondary institutions you have attended as a full-time student for one year (i.e. three quarters or two semesters) or longer.

q. how do i submit transcripts?

a: you must upload one scanned version of your official transcript(s) in the online application and mail two official copies to the department to which you are applying. for the departments mailing address, click on the name of the program in the list of graduate programs.

q. how many recommendations do i need and who should i ask to be my recommenders?

a: applicants need three recommendations from faculty or others qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. at least one evaluation and letter should be from a faculty member at the last school you attended as a full-time student (unless you have been out of school for more than five years). substitutions for faculty recommendations may include work associates or others who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work.

q. what should my letters of recommendation say?

a: your recommender should describe his or her relationship with you and address your suitability to the program to which you are applying. if you have further questions, please contact yourdepartment or visit its web site.

q. i chose not to waive my right to see a letter of recommendation but i have changed my mind. how do i now waive that right?

a: if your recommender has not already accepted a recommendation, then s/he should decline it and include a note that the applicant needs to waive their right to view the recommendation. you will then be sent instructions on how to change this information.

q. how are letters of recommendation submitted?

a: recommenders are to submit the letters online - not by mail, fax or e-mail. when you enter the names and email addresses of your recommenders in the online application, they will receive a message with instructions on how to set up a recommender account. they will then be able to electronically submit their recommendations directly to stanford.

if you have any questions, contact graduate admissions at gradadmissions@stanford.edu.

q. will you accept letters of recommendation mailed from my universitys career center or letter service?

a: contact the department to which you are applying to discuss the matter. for a contact e-mail address, see the departments web site or click on the name of the program in the list of graduate programs. if the career center or letter sercive letters are acceptable to your department, then you will still need to enter information for each recommender in the online applciation, including e-mail addresses. this causes an automatic message to be sent to each recommender so you will need to contact them to let them know not to pay attention to the message they receive giving instructions on how they are to submit their letter of recommendation.

q. what should i write in my statement of purpose?

a: the statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at stanford, your preparation for this field of study, study and research interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.

q. how do i submit my statement of purpose?

a: you will be asked to upload your statement in the online application. you may upload only one file (not to exceed two pages in length, single spaced). make sure to set your computer to a western european or other english-language setting. we cannot guarantee the ability to access your statement if is submitted in other fonts.

gre & toefl

q. do i need to take the graduate record examination?

a: all applicants to departmental graduate programs at stanford must take the gre. some departments require additional subject tests, and a few non-m.d. programs in the school of medicine allow applicants to submit mcat scores in lieu of gre scores. consult department web sites or thegraduate programs page for departmental requirements. please arrange to take the test early to ensure that your scores reach us by the application deadline.

applicants to the school of law, school of business and m.d. program take the lsat, gmat and mcat, respectively.

q. do i need to take the test of english as a foreign language (toefl)?

a: scores are required of all applicants whose first language is not english. exceptions are granted for applicants who have earned a u.s. bachelor’s or master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association in the united states, or the equivalent of either degree from a non-u.s. college or university of recognized standing where all instruction is provided in english. this exception does not apply if the courses were completed in a country where english is spoken but not all courses were provided in english. being a u.s. citizen does not automatically exempt an applicant from taking the toefl; if the applicant’s first language is not english, the applicant must meet the exception above or submit toefl scores. stanford does not accept ielts scores.

q. where should i have my gre and/or toefl scores sent?

a: applicants should have the educational testing service (ets) send scores electronically to stanford. our university code is 4704. it is not necessary to indicate a department code. to facilitate review of your application, you may self-report your scores in the online application or submit paper copies of your score sheets with your supplementary materials. however, those scores will not be official until stanford receives the electronic record.

q. my gre/toefl scores are not recent. will you accept them?

a: gre scores are valid for approximately five years from the date taken. toefl scores submitted to stanford must be from a test taken within the last 18 months. no scores are valid beyond the date ets will send or resend them to schools.

international students

q. where can i find information on how to apply as an international student?

a: the process is mostly the same as it is for u.s. students. the two areas of concern are international credentials and the toefl examination. visit our page for international applicants for more information.

q. does my foreign degree qualify me for graduate study at stanford?

a: stanfords assessment of a foreign degree is based on the characteristics of your national educational system, the type of institution you attended and the level of studies completed. a guide to the minimum requirements can be found on the international applicants page.

q. my transcripts are not in english. will you accept them?

a: yes, but the transcripts must be submitted with translations from your school or a professional translating service. the translations must be literal, complete versions of the original documents.

q. my schools grading system does not use a 1-4 scale. how do i enter my grade point average in the online application?

a: if your school has not converted your gpa for you, enter 0.00 in the gpa fields of the online application. your gpa will be calculated from your transcripts.

q. do i need to submit a financial verification form or other proof of ability to pay?

a: not with your application. if you are accepted into stanford, we will inform you of the information we need and send you the necessary forms. do not send financial statements in advance.

q. can you tell me about my visa options?

a: the graduate admissions office will not discuss visa issues with applicants. if you are admitted, we will send you information about obtaining a visa.

q. what other resources does stanford offer for international students?

a: the bechtel international center works with students, staff and faculty and their families on issues including immigration policy, academic and financial difficulties, transactions with foreign governments, english proficiency, housing, and adjustment to life at stanford. contact the center at 584 capistrano way, stanford, ca 94305-8245, (650) 723-1831, or visit the bechtel web site.

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