The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Program Requirements
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
- Application Fee
- Transcript Evaluation (Optional) (International students only)
For more information, visit the
program's website.
Test Requirements
- Official GRE Scores (Optional)
Proof of English Proficiency: Rutgers accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. If you attended a university where instruction was in English, you may submit a letter confirming this. Refer to your program for specific score requirements.
Personal Statement Instructions
In your personal statement, please address each of the following questions. Please answer each question separately and within the specified word count in the space provided.
1. Why do you want to obtain a graduate degree in Ecology and Evolution and how does this relate to your long-term goals? (150-200 words)
2. What are your specific research interests and why is Rutgers Ecology and Evolution an appropriate program for you? (150-200 words)
3. Have you had any pivotal research experience and how this has guided your thinking about applying to Ecology and Evolution? (300-500 words)
4. How have your academic or professional experiences prepared you for graduate coursework and research? (150-200 words)
5. In what ways have you demonstrated creativity and innovation in approaching science or other problem-solving? (150-200 words).
6. In what ways have you pushed past obstacles and adapted to changing situations? (150-200 words)
7. Describe a way or ways in which you have participated in, or plan to participate in, efforts to make science accessible and inclusive of communities both within and outside the University. (150-200 words)
8. How have you demonstrated leadership, clear communication, organizational skills, and abilities to work in a team? (150-200 words)
9. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. In what ways could you contribute to the diversity of the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program? (150-200 words)
