Materials include the following:
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$70 application fee payable to Rutgers University
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Official
undergraduate transcripts for colleges and from each institution
universities attended (a bachelor's degree from an accredited
recognized institution of higher education is required)
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Three letters
of recommendation (academic, professional, only one letter can be a personal reference)
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Personal statement - two to three pages explaining why you are pursuing a M.P.A. degree
- Current résumé
- Standardized test results (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, LSAT, or equivalent) if the undergraduate GPA is less below than 3.0
- TOEFL score if undergraduate degree is from a non-English speaking institution
Individuals seeking admission should submit the above materials for
evaluation. The M.P.A. degree has rolling admissions except for
international international students, for whom more time is needed to
process paperwork. Candidates for admission should complete the
application as soon as possible and may begin coursework in the next
available semester following acceptance.
Nondegree status
permits applicants to complete up to four courses (12 credits) as a
nondegree student before requesting matriculation. Nondegree academic
performance is included in credentials review for a matriculation
decision when nonmatriculating candidates apply for regular admission
into the M.P.A. program. 
