Application Process Example
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Deadlines & Checklists
First Year Applicants
- November 1: Deadline for Early Action applications
- December 15: Announcement of Early Action results
- January 10: Deadline for Regular Decision applications
- February 1: Deadline for financial aid forms: CSS Profile and FAFSA
- April 1: Announcement of Regular Decision results
- May 1: Reply date for all accepted first year students
Checklist
A complete application includes the following information:
- Georgetown Application
- Additional Required Application Forms
- Secondary School Report (including transcript)
- Teacher’s Recommendation
- A Non-refundable Application Fee of $75.00 – payable in USD
- Results of the College Board Scholastic Assessment Test or the American College Testing Program examination sent directly from the testing service
Step 1: Select a program
Review the master’s programs and graduate certificates we offer to see which can help you accomplish your professional goals. You can reach out to the program to learn more.
Step 2: Review admissions requirements and prerequisites
Once you have reviewed your program of interest’s admissions requirements, create an account on the Georgetown Application Portal. You will apply and submit materials through the portal, and will also use it to check on your application status. Each of our programs has different requirements for being eligible for admission. Please review and reach out to the program for more information.
Step 3: Gather application materials
Prepare to apply for admission by gathering the required materials. You can:
- Reach out to potential recommendation writers
- Draft your statement of purpose
- Request transcripts from all institutions attended
- Update your resume
- Coordinate or request English language testing scores (for international students)
- Gather any necessary documents relevant to your program of interest’s application requirements
Step 4: Create a portal account and begin the application
Once you have reviewed your program of interest’s admissions requirements, create an account on the Georgetown Application Portal. You will apply and submit materials through the portal, and will also use it to check on your application status.
Step 5: Fill out the application and submit
Undergraduate applicants can connect with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more information.