M.A. Program Application Form

Name (Last) (First) (Middle) _________________________________________

E-Mail Address _____________________________________________________

Present Address____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________Cell _______________________________

Until what date? ____________________________________________________

Permanent Address_________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________

PART I: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
List all post high school educational institutions attended and degrees awarded or expected.

Institution From To Degree Awarded

Foreign languages you can read/write (note your proficiency): ____________________________________

Undergraduate GPA (overall) GPA last two years _____ GPA in major___ Graduate GPA ____

PART II: STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTS (Attach copies of all test results)
GRE Scores (If applicable. Only students with GPA below 3.0 are required to submit GRE scores)

_________ __________ ___________ ________________________
Verbal Quantitative Analytical Date taken

TOEFL Score (foreign students only)

______________ _________________

Overall Score Date taken

PART III: AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
List all awards and achievements received (academic and non-academic)

PART IV: Subfield Interests

Rank interest in each of these subfields of the discipline:

___ Internl. Relations; ___ Comparative Politics; ___ Amer. Politics; ___ Public Admin.;

___Political Theory; ___ Policy Law

PART V: Specializations/Certification Areas

Identify any interest you have in pursuing one of the following areas:

___International Affairs; ___ Latin American Affairs; ___ Security Studies

PART VI. WRITING SAMPLE
Attach the following documents to this application:
1. Personal Statement. Prepare an essay on your background, including relevant work or community experience, extended travel, career goals, anticipated contributions to the program, and expectations concerning the MA program (3-5 typed pages).
2. Substantive Writing Sample. The writing sample should be an example of your best work, preferably produced in an academic or other relevant setting.

PART VII: LETTERS OF REFERENCE
You must provide a minimum of three letters of reference. List the names and addresses of the individuals of whom you have requested to fill out the enclosed reference forms. These forms should be mailed directly to the Department of Government.

1. __________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________

PART VIII: FINANCIAL AID
Please check any financial aid sources that you plan to seek.

1. Graduate Assistantship in the Department of Government (see Department for form to complete)

2. Loans (contact the NMSU Financial Aid Office)

3. Other

Please indicate the Semester (Fall, Spring or Summer) and Year you would like to enter the MA program:
Fall 20____
Spring 20____
Summer I 20____
Summer II 20____

Please note: To be eligible for a graduate assistantship, a student must be admitted to regular status prior to appointment.

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Signature of Applicant Date