Personal Statement, Resume, and Supplemental Materials
Your personal statement should reflect your experiences and goals. Submit 1–1.5 pages, plus an optional resume and materials via the “upload material” section of the status page.
Transcripts and Academic Information
You may upload unofficial transcripts with your application. Official ones are required once admitted and must be sent directly to Vanderbilt.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit 3–5 recommendation letters, ideally from faculty. You provide email addresses for recommenders – proof for accuracy and spelling. Paper letters may be accepted if necessary.
Test Scores (GRE)
*(Not Required for MDE)
We require GRE scores for applications. Official GRE scores come electronically from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and are required for all applicants.
Important Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to allow sufficient time for the ETS to score and report test results. Please refer to the ETS website (http://www.ets.org/gre) to access the Detailed Score Reporting Schedule for the GRE exam.
Official TOEFL scores are required for international applicants only, even if you have completed a 4-year degree in a U.S. institution.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 637, 270 for computer-based and for the Internet-based test, 110.
The scores should be sent to institution code 1871. The department code is not required in order for your official scores to attach to the application.
