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Application & Deadlines

Prerequisite Information: Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology should have completed at least 2 of the following foundational psychology courses: General Psychology, Personality Theories, Abnormal Psychology, or Developmental Psychology.ÌýHighly-qualified applicants who have not yet met this criteria may be conditionally admitted with a requirement that the courses be completed before the program begins.

A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required. The fee is waived for select applicants.

Please review our AI Use Policy before preparing your application materials

Deadlines forÌýFall 2027 Enrollment:

• Priority Deadline: December 10
• Final Deadline: February 10
• Applications completed by the Priority Deadline will be reviewed first and receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship.Ìý
• Applications completed by the final deadline will be considered for admission and scholarship on a space-available basis.

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Resume

To be uploaded to your online application.

In addition to your academic history and relevant volunteer and/or work experience, please include any licenses currently held, any social justice-related experience, any language skills other than English, and any research experience or publications.

Personal Statement

To be uploaded to your online application.

In 1,000 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations. Please specifically address why you are interested in the dual degree in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. How will receiving training in both of these fields help you meet your professional goals?

Tip from the Admissions Team: When identifying a focus for your statement, start with why you’ve chosen to pursue this program and why now. Use anecdotes to support key points, but avoid making it primarily autobiographical.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required, with at least one preferably coming from an academic source. Recommendations should generally come from one of these categories: professors or others who have overseen your academics, work supervisors, or volunteer supervisors.

Tip from the Admissions Team: Reach out to recommenders early to share your graduate school goals and confirm they can meet your deadline. Make sure to enter your recommender's contact information correctly on the application, as it can't be edited after you submit. Taking these steps generally leads to stronger letters and less stress.

Transcripts

Transcripts from all college/university study are required.

For degrees from the United States and Canada, unofficial transcripts may be used for application review. Official transcripts will be required upon enrollment.

Applicants who have received degrees from institutions outside the United States should view the "International Students" section for additional credential evaluation requirements.

Please begin your online application before submitting your transcripts. Details on how to submit transcripts and international credential evaluations can be found . In order to ensure your transcript reaches our office, it is important to review and follow the instructions.

Standardized Tests

GRE scores are not required. If you wish to send GRE scores, the Lynch School GRE code is 3218.

Please view the "International Students" section for information on English Proficiency test requirements.

Writing Sample

Not required.

International Students

Applicants who have completed a degree outside of the United States must have a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript(s) completed by an evaluation company approved by the . Submission of falsified documents is grounds for denial of admission or dismissal from the University.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English and who have not received a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction must also submit a TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS test result that meets the minimum score requirement.

Please use the link below for full details on these requirements.

Requirements for International Students

Tip from the Admissions Team: Order your credential evaluation and submit all documents to the evaluator at least one month before your program’s deadline. During peak application times, delays are common and can lead to missed deadlines.

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