M.A. in Strategic Communication GRE/GMAT Waiver Request

    A GRE or GMAT score is required for admission to the M.A. in Strategic Communication. However, three waiver options are available based on undergraduate composite GPA and relevant professional experience.

    Professional Waiver Options

    For applicants with at least five years of full-time professional experience in strategic communication and meet the following criteria:

    • Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all work attempted prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree (4.00 scale) from a regionally accredited college or university.
    • Demonstrate career advancement in an area related to strategic communication after completing the bachelor’s degree
    • Provide two writing samples demonstrating advanced writing abilities
    • Receive a positive overall review from the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Graduate Admission Committee to be approved for the professional waiver.

    For applicants with at least seven years of full-time professional experience in strategic communication and meet the following criteria:

    • Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all work attempted prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree (4.00 scale) from a regionally accredited college or university.
    • Demonstrate career advancement in an area related to strategic communication after completing the bachelor’s degree
    • Provide two writing samples demonstrating advanced writing abilities
    • Receive a positive overall review from the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Graduate Admission Committee.

    Academic Waiver Option for Recent Graduates or Professionals New to the Field

    For applicants with less than five years full-time professional experience in strategic communication who demonstrated academic excellence as an undergraduate student and meet the following criteria:

    • Have a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.5
    • Provide professional resume and proof of at least two years of experience that can include relevant and verifiable work experience, internships, and officially recognized undergraduate student media staff positions
    • Provide at least two strong letters of recommendation from undergraduate faculty that speak to the students’ ability to successfully complete a graduate degree
    • Provide two writing samples that demonstrate advanced writing abilities
    • Receive a positive overall review from the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Graduate Admission Committee
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    Waiver Request Materials
    Indicate the waiver for which you would like to be considered.
    Upload a current resume that clearly shows relevant strategic communication experience (public relations, advertising, marketing, fundraising, sales, journalism, non-profit management, business management, etc.)

    Upload a writing samples that demonstrates you ability to write at an advanced level. Your sample can be a professional writing sample and/or academic paper. If you are applying for the waiver with less than five years experience, it is recommended that at least one writing sample be a research paper from your undergraduate degree.

    Upload a writing samples that demonstrates you ability to write at an advanced level. Your sample can be a professional writing sample and/or academic paper. If you are applying for the waiver with less than five years experience, it is recommended that at least one writing sample be a research paper from your undergraduate degree.

    This is required for applicants with less than five years experience. It is optional for applicants with five or more years of experience.

    This is required for applicants with less than five years experience. It is optional for applicants with five or more years of experience.