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Master of Science:
Frequently Asked Questions
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- I do not have all the prerequisite courses, can I still apply?
Students can apply while missing some prerequisite courses. However, the student's application will be more competitive if all prerequisites are completed prior to the semester of admission. Statistics must be taken prior to the entry, if entry is in the fall [EX 600 requires statistics as a prerequisite course]. Student's missing one or two prerequisite courses can make these up during their graduate program. However, it would be unlikely that the Department would financially support a student missing several prerequisite courses.
- Do I need to take my missing prerequisite courses at Colorado State University?
No, you can take prerequisite courses at any accredited institution, including community colleges. We just need official transcripts showing that you passed with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite courses do not count toward your graduate degree.
- My undergraduate GPA is 2.97, how will this affect my application?
We can not admit a student with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, regardless of how close the GPA is to 3.0. In rare circumstances, the Department can petition the graduate school to admit a student with less than a 3.0 GPA, but there must be strong evidence to support this type of admission. The Department can not financially support a student admitted in this manner, as they are admitted conditionally, on probation. We generally do not review applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA.
- My undergraduate GPA is 3.0 from my degree granting institution. As part of my degree, I did take a couple of courses from a community college. Will those courses affect my GPA?
Yes. Your undergraduate GPA is calculated based on all courses taken at all institutions involved in your degree program. This may lower or raise your current GPA.
- What GRE scores would be competitive?
Students currently applying successfully to our program typically score 500 or above on each of the verbal and quantitative portions. The analytical Writing portion should be 4.5 or higher. If you add the verbal and quantitative scores, they should be 1000 or above. A significant number of our applicants have combined verbal and quantitative scores above 1100.
- I have a 3.3 GPA in my last two years, though my overall GPA is 2.9. Do you consider the last two years or the GPA in the major when reviewing an applicant?
No, we consider the overall GPA. In this case, it is less than a 3.0 and would not be considered. If the overall GPA were 3.0 or better, we would also consider how the student performed in courses relevant to the graduate program to further evaluate the student. We do not separate the last two years or the GPA in the major. Current average GPA of admitted students is 3.4.
- I am an in-state resident, will this help my application?
No. The state in which the applicant resides is not considered when reviewing the applicants, therefore it neither helps nor hinders. The Department encourages in-state applicants to apply.
- I am an out-of-state resident, how do I become an in-state resident for tuition purposes?
It requires a calendar year to become an in-state resident. Our Graduate Teaching Assistants are required to achieve in-state status for the second year. Students must begin immediately prior to their first semester to meet the requirements. The website for residency has the requirements.
- How many applications do you receive and how many do you admit?
For Fall admission, we typically receive around 60 applications. While it varies, we typically admit from 6 to 10 students for Fall. In the Spring, we typically have 15 applicants, but admit only 1 to 2 students. We currently have 13 GTA positions, about half of which are available in the Fall, with 0 to 1 typically available in the Spring.
- How large is your program?
We typically have 25-30 Master's students. We typically have 13 graduate faculty. Graduate classes typically are 10-15 students. We have 900 undergraduate majors.
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