What does the admissions committee look for in a Masters (Doctoral) application? How competitive are the IED/CIE programs?
The first piece of material that the faculty committee examines is the personal statement. Faculty members are looking for applicants who state what their goals are, and how they think a degree in the particular IED or CIE program from TC is going to help them to achieve those goals. The applicant must clearly state to which program and concentration she is applying. It is important that the applicant specifies the type of educational and professional background she has and how it has led the applicant to apply to the IED or CIE program. A typical personal statement is 1-2 pages. The second important aspect of the application is the letters of reference. If the applicant has been in school in the last 2-3 years, letters from former professors are recommended; if the applicant is a professional, a letter of reference from a former professor and another from a supervisor (especially if your work is related to the IED and CIE fields) are helpful. Another consideration is the applicant’s u
