- Complete Cornell’s Online Graduate School Application. For questions pertaining to any technical issues or errors, contact the Graduate School office at (607) 255-4884.
- Submit unofficial copies of your college and university transcripts. An official paper transcript is required for all admitted students before matriculating.
- Submit your résumé and two letters of recommendation.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language will need to meet minimum scores on either the TOEFL or IELTS exams. Required minimum scores on the TOEFL exam are: writing 20, listening 15, reading 20, speaking 22, as well as an overall combined score of at least 100. Our field requirements for the IELTS exam are 7.0 in each section as well as an overall score of at least 7.5.
- Submit a Statement of Purpose. See detailed information below for completing this submission.
- You will be sent email instructions to participate in an online interview to complete your application.
The Application Process
This is where your journey toward public administration leadership begins. Our application is designed to provide our admission committee the best introduction to you: your goals, your expertise, and your why.
Applying to Cornell’s MPA Degree Program
Note: To receive optimum consideration for funding opportunities, we encourage you to submit your application by the end of January. Application details here.
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- 500 words maximum.
- Explain why you are applying to the program.
- Describe how your personal and/or professional experiences have led to your interest in the Cornell University’s Brooks School MPA program and how these experiences have contributed to your interest in public administration.
- Describe your future goals in the area of public administration and how you would use an MPA graduate education to make a positive impact in this area.
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- Once Cornell receives your application, you will receive an email with information about completing an online interview. It will include login information and detailed instructions.
Take the Next Step in Your Master of Public Administration Journey
Are you ready to take on some of the world’s most complex policy challenges?
At the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, we are looking for students of exceptional quality who have the analytical, leadership, and communication skills necessary to succeed in a career serving the public in government, nonprofit, or for-profit sectors.
Take the first step; start building a career that is going to equip you to transform the world. Connect with us today!
