Your 1,000-word statement should explain why you're pursuing graduate study in this field, outline your educational and professional goals and describe what you hope to gain from — and contribute to — the GCAT master's program. Please include your full name on each page.

Upload a current CV or resume detailing your education, research experience, professional experience, publications, scholarships and awards, prizes and honors received, society memberships and and extracurricular activities.

Applicants are asked to provide three letters of recommendation. At least two should be from faculty or professional supervisors familiar with your academic or professional work. Letters must be submitted electronically via the application system by the recommenders themselves and are due by the application deadline.

Please upload unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. If admitted, official transcripts will be required before enrollment is finalized.

Only electronic transcripts sent via the university (or university service provider) with verification that the transcript is an official version will be coded as an official transcript. Transcripts sent via postal mail must be in a sealed envelope with the university seal.

Postal address:
Vera Lampley
Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Carnegie Mellon University
4980 Margaret Morrison St
Posner Hall 341
Pittsburgh PA 15213

Electronic address:
lcalgraduateprograms@cmu.edu

Submit two short (2–3 page) academic writing samples — one in English and one in your other language of highest proficiency from which, or into which, you intend to translate. These samples should demonstrate your ability to research, analyze and effectively communicate ideas.

As part of your application, you will complete a short translation test and accompanying translator’s note that describes your decision-making process and any challenges encountered. Details will be shared through the application portal.

If English is not your first language, or the primary language of your education, you must submit recent scores from one of the following:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Minimum scores — Reading: 27, Writing: 27, Listening: 25, Speaking: 22
  • Use Institution Code 2074
    
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or IELTS Online
  • Minimum scores — Reading: 7.5, Writing: 7.5, Listening: 7, Speaking: 7
  • Use “Carnegie Mellon University – Office of Undergraduate Admission” as the recipient for your score report.
• Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT)
  • Minimum scores—Reading: 193 or higher, Writing: 193 or higher, Listening: 180 or higher, Speaking: 180 or higher

You are exempt if English is your first language or you have earned a degree from an English-speaking institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

GRE scores are not required for admission to this program.

The application fee is $75.

Payment can be made by credit card, check or money order (drawn on a U.S. bank and payable to Carnegie Mellon University). If paying by check or money order, include your application User ID and mail to:

Vera Lampley
Carnegie Mellon University
Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
4980 Margaret Morrison St
Posner Hall 341
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Do not mail cash. Your application will not be considered complete until the fee has been received.

Fee Waivers