Option Four – Portfolio of Evidence
School of Arts & Sciences
Master of Arts in Psychology
Updated:08/2019
Application for Portfolio of Evidence
ApplicantswithaGPAlow erthan3.0mayapplyforadmissionconsiderationunder
Option Four:
The su
bmission of a Portfolio of Evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies. The portfolio must
contain ALL of the following, in an electronic (PDF) formatted file delivered to their Enrollment Coach.
Writing samples that show graduate-level communication and analytical skills (at least two)
. For example, a
grad
ed paper from a prior course, a publication, or other peer reviewed writing sample
.
A detailed resume showing professional development and achievements, awards, and/or professional recognition.
Letters of reference, at least two, beyond what was submitted for admission, from persons who can attest to the
appli
cant’s ability to do graduate- level work. For example, recommendation(s) from a faculty
person (not a
neigh
bor or friend). A letter from a work supervisor is acceptable, but it should not be the only letter submitt
ed.
A letter of explanation detailing the reasons the applicant believes he/she is a good candidate for graduate study
in the discipli
ne requested. For example, why the GPA was below the expected standard.
StudentID:
Name:
Last First
AcademicProgram: Campus:
EmailAddress: Phone:
Pleaseallowtwotothreeweeksforreview
TheGraduateAdmissionCommittee(GAC)maycontacttheapplicantifclarificationisneededonanysubmitted
documents.Iftheportfoliomeets approvaloftheGACa decisionismade.ThedecisionoftheGACwillbefinal.
TheportfolioMUSTbecompletebeforesubmittingtotheEnrollmentCoach.Ifit is not complete,itwillnot
meettheapprovalofthecommittee
Besuretokeepcopiesofyourportfolioastheywillnotbereturned
YouwillbenotifiedbyletterofthedecisiontoyourApplicationfo
rPortfolioofEvidence
BysubmittingtheApplicationforPortfolioEvaluationforadmission,IcertifythatIamtheindividualidentifiedonthi s
form.IhavereadandunderstandtherequirementslistedaboveforthesubmissionofmyPortfolio.IfthePortfolioisnot
completeornotintherequiredPDFformat,thiswill delaytheadmissiondecision.Iau
thorizemyEnrollmentCoachto
processthisform.
ApplicantSignature: Da
te:
APPLICATION INFORMATION
GRADUATE ADMISSION COMMITTEE (GAC)
AUTHORIZATION
Note: Digital signature is acceptable if form is submitted via the email address listed on your application for admission