TOEFL Scores from the TOEFL (or IELTS) are required from international students. Three TOEFL tests are accepted: paper-based, computer-based, and internet-based (iBT). The Department set the admission cut-offs for these tests as 600 (Paper), 220 (Computer), 90 (iBT, with at least 19 for Speaking). The TOEFL cannot be older than 2 years. Graduate School policies allow us to consider students with lower scores, 550 (Paper), 213 (Computer), 90 (iBT), 6.0 (IELTS) under exceptional circumstances. These students, if accepted, will be most likely directed to take a summer Intensive English Language course in Stony Brook (expenses paid by the student). IELTS We also accept IELTS, with a minimum score of 6.5 and no sub-score below 6.0. The IELTS cannot be older than 2 years. Graduate School policies allow us to consider students with lower scores, 6.0 (IELTS) under exceptional circumstances. These students, if accepted, will be most likely directed to take a summer Intensive English Language course in Stony Brook (expenses paid by the student). GRE The general GRE test is required. Median numbers of 2015: GRE General Test: Verbal 155 (66th percentile), Quant 165 (90st percentile), Analytical 3.5 (38th percentile) There is no strict limit for the GRE, but we prefer it to be no older than 3 years.