Document #1: Applicant statement
In your FSU application, applicants should submit a self-authored, original, personal statement addressing their interest and fit for this program. This statement will be evaluated for its style, clarity of purpose, organization, grammar, and development of ideas. In the personal statement, all applicants should ensure an answer to at least these questions:
- Why have you chosen to apply to this master's program?
- What are your career goals and how does this program help you meet them?
- Describe your academic and applied professional/organizational experiences that make you a strong candidate for this program (make sure to address both academic and applied experiences).
- What do you plan to do upon graduation to utilize this degree in your career?
* Personal statements should be well-proofread, answer all questions above, be 2-3 pages in length, and include double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
Upload Process:
Before logging into the online application system, save your applicant statement in an electronic format (Word, PDF, etc.). In the online application system, under Upload Materials, please select Statement of Purpose and upload your applicant statement. Please follow the system upload directions.
Document #2: A resume or curriculum vitae
This should be carefully proofread, professional in nature, and outlines all related academic and professional experiences relevant to this program.
Upload Process:
Before logging into the online application system, save your resume/curriculum vitae in an electronic format (Word,PDF, Etc.). In the online application system, under Upload Materials, please select Resume/Curriculum Vitae and upload your resume/curriculum Vitae. Please follow the system upload directions.
Document #3: A sample of written work
Applicants must submit/upload a writing sample to demonstrate their writing ability which the admissions committee will review. This writing sample should be an original, self-authored 5 -10 page paper. Topics can vary and the paper will be evaluated for clarity of expression, writing style, use of format, and potential for graduate-level writing. Examples can include a research paper from an undergraduate course (written by the applicant), professional report, executive summary as part of applied experience, project proposals, or other example of writing that applicants feel demonstrate their writing potential for success in graduate school.
*We prefer this sample to be a sole-authored sample by the applicant, if an applicant wants to submit a co-authored sample, please include a description of your contributions to the sample.
Upload Process:
Before logging into the online application system, save your written work sample in an electronic format (Word, PDF. etc.). In the online application system, under Upload Materials, please select Writing Sample and upload your writing sample. Please follow the system upload directions.
Documents #4: Three letters of recommendation
Applicants must arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation through the FSU application process that speak to your ability to succeed in this graduate program. At least one (1) letter must be from an academic source, one (1) should be from professional or organizational experience, and the final letter can be academic or professional/organizational in nature.
Upload Process:
Before logging into the online application system, collect the names, email addresses and position/title of your three recommendation providers. In the online application system, click on the Recommenders link and upload your recommendation provider information as directed. The application system will email your recommendation providers and request that they submit a recommendation online. It is important that you have the correct email addresses for your recommendation providers.