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Physics and Astronomy

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 

  • GRE and GRE Subject are optional

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

Indicate your areas of interest:

  • Astrophysics and Cosmology Observation
  • Astrophysics and Cosmology Theory
  • High Energy Theory
  • Plasma and Space Physics Experiment
  • Plasma and Space Physics Theory
  • Quantum and Condensed Matter Experiment
  • Quantum and Condensed Matter Theory

Faculty

Select up to three faculty members that you are in contact with or are particularly interested in working with.