To make applying as simple and straightforward as possible, here is everything you need to complete your application to the Master of Arts in Educational Transformation. The Office of Graduate Admissions can help during the application process should you have additional questions. You can also review our information sessions and concentration overviews or contact us at EdTransform@georgetown.edu.
Who is Eligible for Admission?
Applicants to the Educational Transformation program must be in the last semester of undergraduate study or hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Current college juniors enrolled at Georgetown University are eligible to apply for early admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Transformation. Students in all majors at Georgetown are encouraged to apply.
Admissions Decisions
Students are admitted for full-time or part-time studies. Please review the full-time and part-time options fully before committing to a status. The program admissions committee makes all admission recommendations on a case-by-case basis. The Dean of the Graduate School makes all final decisions.
Application Deadlines
| Round | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority Scholarship Deadline* | December 15 |
| Priority Deadline* | January 15 |
| Final Deadline | April 1 |
*Please note that the application fee is waived for priority applicants. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship aid.
Application Materials
To be considered for admission to our program, you must submit all required materials.
Required Materials
- Application Form
- Resume or CV
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Writing Response
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Three Official Letters of Recommendation
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency
- Non-Refundable Application Fee ($90)* if you submit your application after the priority deadline
Optional Materials
*Application fee is waived for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
Application Form
Applications are submitted through our online application portal.
Resume or CV
You must upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume should describe your work experience, extracurricular or volunteer activities, academic institutions attended, list of published work and any academic honors or awards. There is no page limit, though we recommend a one to two-page resume.
Academic Statement of Purpose
Applicants to both concentrations of the M.A. in Educational Transformation program must submit a 500-word academic statement of purpose.
For applicants to Advocacy & Policy, this statement should detail your intellectual interests and proposed topic(s) of graduate study. For applicants to Learning & Teaching, this statement should detail the personal values and beliefs you wish to enact as an educator.
Writing Response
Please read A Nation at Hope (Executive Summary) from the Aspen Institute and respond in a statement of approximately 500 words. In your response, you should 1) summarize what you have read in the report in your own words, 2) interpret the findings of what you have read in the report, and 3) describe how what you have read applies to your chosen concentration (Advocacy & Policy or Learning & Teaching).
Academic Transcripts
Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended are required. Review the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Transcript FAQs for more information.
Academic Transcript Submissions
- Step 1: Request a copy of your official transcript from your institution(s).
- Step 2: Upload the transcript to your application.
An acceptable transcript is a copy of an official transcript produced by the institution, including:
- Scanned copies of paper transcripts issued by the institution.
- Electronic transcripts issued by the institution (not a download from your institution’s web portal).
We do not accept screenshots, photos or downloads of the “student’s view” from your institution’s website.
Non-U.S. College or University Academic Transcripts
Applicants who have attended institutions outside of the United States are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts in the form of World Education Services Credential Evaluations or to utilize other credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. If the evaluation does not include a copy of the evaluated transcripts, you must upload both the transcripts from the institution and the credential evaluation as one document to the application.
- Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by an English language version provided by the academic institution. If your institution does not provide English language copies, you must provide a certified or notarized translation with a copy of the original transcripts. You may upload an evaluation from a credential evaluation service that must include course and grade information. Both the evaluation and original transcript should be submitted in the application as one document.
- If you have study abroad and/or transfer coursework listed on your undergraduate transcripts with the grades earned, you do NOT need to list these institutions separately or upload transcripts. If courses are not listed on your primary institution’s transcript or the transfer courses do not show course grades, please list the institution(s) separately and upload the transcript(s).
Admitted Students
If you receive an offer of admission, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are transcripts submitted directly to Georgetown University by the institution you attended, for verification before enrolling. Do not send electronic or paper copies of your official transcripts before receiving an offer of admission. Georgetown reserves the right to request any missing transcripts or an official copy of a transcript at any point during the application and/or admission process. Georgetown also reserves the right to withdraw any offer of admission already made if there is any discrepancy between a transcript uploaded in the application and the final official transcript received.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. Typically, applicants submit at least two from an academic source and one from a professional, work-related source. These letters should cover why you would be a good fit for our program, as well as your academic strengths and your commitment to education. Individual circumstances vary, so use your best judgment when choosing references. Each letter of recommendation should be submitted from your recommender’s professional email address and be on official letterhead.
The online application utilizes a secure online recommendation system which will:
- Automatically email each recommender with instructions for online submission of the recommendation;
- Allow applicants to track recommendations received or not received and follow up with recommenders who still need to submit their appraisals;
- Expedite the processing of the recommendations, which will be included in the online application once submitted.
If your reference cannot access the online recommendation, please contact GradMail@georgetown.edu for instructions.
Demonstration of English Language Proficiency
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- Receipt of a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction for the entire institution.
- Submission of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report with a minimum score of approximately 550 (paper-based test) or approximately 80 (iBT test).
- Submission of an official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report with a minimum score of approximately 7.0.
Submitting Your TOEFL or IELTS Scores
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be received directly from the testing organization. Photocopied or faxed documents will not fulfill this requirement. Georgetown University’s institution code 5244.
Please contact GradMail@georgetown.edu if you have questions.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Applicants must submit a $90.00 non-refundable fee payable by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) at the time of application submission. The application fee is waived if you apply by our December 15 or January 15 priority deadlines.
Test Scores
Optional
No test scores are required for entry to the Advocacy & Policy concentration.
Basic skills knowledge must be demonstrated for entry to the Learning & Teaching concentration. This knowledge can be demonstrated by a 3.0 or higher grade-point average earned for a completed bachelor’s degree OR by submitting passing scores achieved for the Praxis Core exam or the GRE. Students must earn at least the minimum score required for licensure by the Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in DC. The minimum passing scores for the Praxis Core exam are a score of 156 on the Reading exam, 162 on the Writing exam, and 150 on the Mathematics exam. The minimum passing scores for the GRE exam are a combined verbal and quantitative score of 288 and a writing score of 3.5.
Georgetown University’s reporting code is 5244. If submitted, Praxis Core or GRE test scores must be received by the application deadline date. Applicants should allow six to eight weeks from the test date for the reporting of scores to the institution. View information on registering to take the GRE or registering to take the Praxis Core.
Diversity, Personal Background and Contributions Statement
Optional
As Georgetown is a diverse, global community, we encourage you to upload a brief statement of approximately 500 words to help the Admissions Committee understand the contribution your personal background would make to our community. As appropriate, you may wish to address any obstacles or challenges you have overcome; any educational, familial, cultural, economic and social experiences that have helped to shape your educational and professional goals; or how your background (e.g., first-generation student, resident outside the U.S.) or activities (e.g., community service and leadership) will contribute to the Georgetown community.