Admission deadlines:

Fall:

Ed.S. and Post-Master's Certificate - April 1
Ph.D. - December 15 

Spring:  October 1 (Ed.S. and Post-Master's Certificate only)
Summer:  March 1 (Ed.S. and Post-Master's Certificate only)

Standardized test scores:

Ed.S. degree only - either the GRE general test (institutional code 5246) or the Miller Analogies Test (institutional code 1047) is required.

Ph.D. - GRE general test (institutional code 5246) is required. This requirement is waived for applicants who already hold a doctoral degree conferred by an accredited institution of higher learning.

Recommendations required: 

Ed.S. and Post-Master's Certificate - Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor)
Ph.D. - Three (3) recommendations

Prior academic records: 

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.  Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application.  Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please click here.

Applicants to the Post-Master’s Certificate must have earned a master's degree within the last seven years in a related program approved by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).

Statement of purpose:

Ed.S. and Post-Master's Certificate - In an essay of 250 to 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study at The George Washington University, describing your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned in the application.

Ph.D. - In an essay of 500 - 700 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in counseling. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. If you are applying for an assistantship or fellowship, you should also describe any teaching experience you have had.

Additional requirements:

Ed.S. and Post-Master's Certificate - A resumé is required.
Ph.D. - A master’s degree is required.

International applicants only:

Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements.