• Networking and building academic relationships • Getting the most out of graduate school

Pre-Master’s Preparation Provides 

• GMAT, GRE Preparation

• TOEFL (iBT) and/or IELTS Preparation

• Group and individual academic advising

• Academic workshops on time management

• Skills for academic success

• Access to computer labs, libraries, and other resources

• Intensive academic English skills

• Advanced communication skills

• Advanced grammar review

• One second-quarter UCLA or UCLA Extension course

 To Apply:

Go to premasters.uclaextension.edu and under “Important Links” select “Application.” Download the application, instructions to complete it, and include the following:

• Copy of official TOEFL iBT score of 69-90* or IELTS score of 6.0–7.0, including scores for all four categories

• Unofficial copy in English of your undergraduate, university transcripts, showing all completed coursework.

• A written statement of purpose explaining your future plans and why you want to enroll in Pre-Master’s Preparation

• A résumé or curriculum vitae (CV), if available

• If you meet the minimum requirements above, we will contact you to arrange a SKYPE interview. Final selection will be based on all of the above

TOEFL/IELTS will be waived for students who have completed the American Language Center Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP) level 106A, with a grade of A- or higher.* Notes on test score range: Those aiming for Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and medical programs must score in the upper end of this range.

Note: Admission to Pre-Master’s Preparation, UCLA Extension, and/or individual UCLA courses does not constitute admission to UCLA or to any UCLA degree program. However, degree credit earned in Pre-Master’s Preparation may apply to master’s degrees. The decision to accept degree credit is made by the university that admits you for a degree program.

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