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Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)

Application Requirements

All application materials must be submitted directly through the online application system. We do not accept paper application materials. Official transcripts should not be sent to the Guarini School office during the application process.

Application Fee

  • $75

GRE 

  • Not accepted

English Language Proficiency 

  • Language proficiency test scores are required for non-US citizens, with the exception of those who are earning or have earned a degree from institutions in the US or Canada, or whose primary language of instruction at their non-US institution was English.
  • We accept TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo 
  • The ETS code for the Guarini School is 3351

Personal Statements

  • 2 required personal statement prompts

Recommendation Letters

  • 3 required, up to 4 accepted

Resume/ CV

Transcripts

  • Your most recent unofficial transcripts should be uploaded as part of your application. Official transcripts are not needed during the application process.

Program Supplement 

  • Creative Writing Sample:For applicants who are applying to the Creative Writing concentration, there is an option to upload a creative writing sample. Your document should be no more than five pages, but should showcase your writing for our committee to review. This is an optional "essay" but it is encouraged if you will be joining the Creative Writing concentration. Please reach out with any questions you may have regarding this option.