Dear prospective
applicants,
This year there will be two rounds of applications for the
MA Program in Cultural Studies.
Early application deadline: Jan. 20, 2009
Regular application deadline: May 29, 2009
You may choose to apply on either round (you cannot apply on both rounds).
Everything in the application package (including the statement of purpose, the writing sample, the official transcript, and the
recommendations) should reach us by January 20th.
Application Documents and Requirements for the MA Program
in Cultural
Studies:
1. On-Line Application Form: All application material (except for the sealed recommendation letters and the
official transcript) should be submitted online before January 20th. For
the online application form: https://admission.sabanciuniv.edu/suwebadm/usop/registration.do?ts=new
2. Official Transcript: Should be sealed and taken from the Student Affairs of the applicant's
university indicating the courses and grades taken.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation: Should be sealed. In
addition to the
form provided by Sabancı University (http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/eng/ok/basvuru/lisansustu/documents/letter.doc), we would appreciate a separate
letter from the recommender, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the
applicant.
4. One Photograph
5. Science Test Score Result: LES/ALES or GRE test results (taken within the last 2 years) should be submitted. Photocopies are
acceptable for application, but original copies should be submitted during
admissions.
ALES and LES are national Graduate Education Exams and are
compulsory for Turkish citizens who have not taken the GRE or GMAT.
LES/ALES Numerical,
Equal Weight or Verbal: LES min. score 45; ALES min. score 55
GRE Quantitative:
min. score 610
6. English Proficiency Exam Result: TOEFL or IELTS test results (taken
within the last 2 years) should be submitted. Photocopies are acceptable for
application, but original copies should be submitted during admissions.
TOEFL Min.
score: 83 (internet-based test), 220 (computer-based test), 557 (paper-based
test)
IELTS Min.
score 7,0
Applicants who have not submitted a valid English
Proficiency Exam result may be admitted to the program on the condition that
they get a satisfactory grade from the Sabancı University English Language Assessment
Exam (ELAE).
The graduates of Sabancı University are exempt from the
English Language Assessment Exam within 2 years of graduation.
7a. Statement
of Purpose
Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose (no longer
than 1500 words) that explains your research interests and discusses your
reasons for wanting to study at the Sabancı University Cultural Studies Program.
b. Writing Sample
This should be an
academic writing sample (maximum 25 pages) that reflects your strengths and gives
us a good indication of your writing and analytical skills. The writing sample
should be a single-authored, original piece of work.
The statement of
purpose and the writing sample play a key role in the admissions process.
8. Other Requirements:
An
applicant should have an undergraduate or graduate diploma in order to be
admitted to a graduate program.
Applicants
must complete their previous degree programs by the admission period at
the latest.
Simultaneous
enrollment in more than one graduate program is not possible.
Admissions Process:
After the admissions
committee reviews all applications, a short list of applicants will be invited
for an interview. The interviews will take place on February 9th and February
10th. The applicants will be notified about the interview schedule by February
6th.
For More Information:
If you have specific
questions about the Cultural Studies Program or the application process, please
write to Ayşe Gül Altınay: altinay@sabanciuniv.edu
Application Address:
Applicants can submit their application packages in person
or send them via mail to the Student Resources Office. Applications sent by
email are not accepted.
All the required material should reach Sabancı University by
January 20, 2009.
Sabancı University
Student Resources Office
34956 Orhanlı/Tuzla
ISTANBUL
Sabancı Üniversitesi
Öğrenci Kaynakları Birimi
34956 Orhanlı/Tuzla
İSTANBUL
Tel : (216) 483 9093
Fax : (216) 483 9073
E-mail: studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu
