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All of the following must be completed by the application deadline:
- Completed Master of Arts in Counseling online application
- Transcripts: Official Transcripts can Complete the MA in Counseling online application, which will ask for
- letters of reference. Please supply the names and information of at least three references on the online application. At least two must be academic references. MA in Counseling will contact the references directly.
- a non-refundable application fee of $50.00.
- Arrange for official transcripts to be mailed to MA in Counseling, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 or Electronic Transcripts can be emailed sent electronically directly to counseling@emu.edu.
- Foreign Degree Translation- If : If you have a degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your coursework evaluated by a professional association. The evaluation must be a detailed report including that includes course designations (lower & upper division) in the report. This detailed report should meet most transcript requirements for employment purposes. Here is a list of transcript/translation evaluation services. Please note that there is a fee for the evaluation service, and this list is for your information only.
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- Essay: Submit a Statement of Purpose by writing a 1-3 page narrative that describes your : (a) academic/research interest and professional goals, (b) volunteer and professional experiences, (c) life experiences that have influenced your desire to become a counselor, and (d) view of compassionate service and social justice.
- Statement of Intent: A non-refundable application fee of $50.00. A link is provided in this section of the application through CashNet.
- Nationality Indicate nationality and country of birth (international : International applicants currently residing in the United States must indicate status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). In addition to the requirements above, international applicants must submit a completed International Student Sponsor Agreement if accepted to the MA in Counseling program.
For applicants whose native language is not English:
We require that applicants receive at least a 79 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), this compares . This score is comparable to a 550 on the paper-based test and a score of 213 for the computer-based test. EMU’s institutional code is 5181. Applicants who have studied and received a degree from a college or university where all instruction is in English are not required to submit TOEFL scores).
Admissions Timeline
Application due: March 1st
Notification of Interview: TBA
Interview day: TBA
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To help both the candidate and the program discern fit and readiness, we have developed an admissions interview procedure that involves applicants, faculty members, and current students in an intensive sample experience of the training program. We invite current students to participate in this process each year by volunteering to provide applicants with helpful information and support.
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All applicants are notified of admission decision within one week after the interview day. An official decision letter will be mailed to your address.
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If you are offered admission, you must notify the Master of Arts in Counseling Administrative Assistant administrative assistant of your enrollment decision by email or mail within 15 days of your receipt of the acceptance letter. If we do not hear back from you by then, we will assume that you have declined the offer of admission, and your application record will be withdrawn.
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Applicants who are notified of admission , have the option to defer their enrollment for one year. Those considering deferment are asked to counsel with the Director as well as program director and complete an application for deferment form.
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Conditional admission is granted to a limited number of students each fall semester who come fall just below the requirements for unconditional admission , but who otherwise demonstrate the ability and motivation to adequately perform graduate level work. At the end of the fall semester, their admission status is reviewed by the faculty, and a decision is made to either lift the conditional status or deny continuing enrollment.
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Expectations include an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00, references indicating clear support for graduate work, a clear and relevant essay, and the ability to present oneself clearly and effectively in the interview. Additional factors given consideration considered in the admission decision include undergraduate field of study, performance in previous graduate level study, related counseling work experience, and other evidence of success in academic and professional endeavors. The admissions committee may make exceptions to admission requirements in special cases.
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New students are admitted for the fall semester. The application After the deadline is of March 1. After this deadline, the admissions committee will continue to review applications if space remains available.
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