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Pre-Master’s Preparation
The Pre-Master’s Preparation program is a part of the UCLA Extension American Language Center; it prepares
international students for success in master’s, Ph.D., and professional programs. This intensive program offers
advanced training in academic English, critical thinking skills, and the opportunity to enroll in at least one UCLA
or UCLA Extension course for academic credit. Test preparation and assistance in selecting and applying to
graduate programs are provided for those who need it. After two academic quarters (20 weeks), students will
have the opportunity to enroll in an optional third quarter. Visit premasters.uclaextension.edu for more details
or contact us at [email protected].
Pre-Master’s Preparation
Offers Assistance in
•Selecting appropriate graduate programs
•Completing university applications
•Writing statements of purpose
•Developing research skills
•Improving presentation skills
•Networking and building academic relationships
•Getting the most out of graduate school
Pre-Master’s Preparation
Provides
•GMAT, GRE Preparation
•TOEFL (iBT) and/or IELTS Preparation
•Group and individual academic advising
Program Dates:
•Academic workshops on time management
September 28, 2015 – March 11, 2016
•Skills for academic success
•Access to computer labs, libraries, and other resources
•Intensive academic English skills
•Advanced communication skills
•Advanced grammar review
•One second-quarter UCLA or UCLA Extension course
Program Fees*
(Includes 2 quarters)
Application
Student Services
Program Fee
Total
$300
$1,740
$15,020
$17,060
*Additional fees may be required to enroll in a UCLA or
UCLA Extension course. Program Fees are subject to change; for the latest
information on fees visit premasters.uclaextension.edu/fees.
To Apply
Go to premasters.uclaextension.edu
and under “Important Links” select
“Application.” Download the application,
instructions to complete it, and include
the following:
• Copy
of official TOEFL iBT score of 69-90*
or IELTS score of 6.0–7.0, including
scores for all four categories
• Unofficial
copy in English of your
undergraduate, university transcripts,
showing all completed coursework.
• A
written statement of purpose
explaining your future plans and why
you want to enroll in Pre-Master’s
Preparation
• A
résumé or curriculum vitae (CV),
if available
• If
you meet the minimum requirements
above, we will contact you to arrange a
SKYPE interview. Final selection will be
based on all of the above
Pre-Master’s Preparation Schedule *
• TOEFL/IELTS
Quarter 1
September 28 – December 4, 2015
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9-9:50am
10-10:50am
Graduate Reading & Writing 1
11-11:50am
Grammar for Academic Writing
12-12:50pm
Lunch
1-1:50pm
2-2:50pm
Admissions &
Success
GRE/GMAT
Prep
Admissions &
Success
GRE/GMAT
Prep
Friday
*Notes on test score range: Those aiming for Master
of Laws (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA)
and medical programs must score in the upper end of
this range.
Admissions
& Success/
Cohort
Activities
Individual Work in Open Computer Lab &
Advising/Essay Consultations
3-3:50pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9-9:50am
10-10:50am
Graduate Reading & Writing 2
11-11:50am
University Presentations & Communications
12-12:50pm
Lunch
1-1:50pm
2-2:50pm
3-3:50pm
TOEFL/IELTS
Prep
N ote: Admission to Pre-Master’s Preparation, UCLA
Extension, and/or individual UCLA courses does not
constitute admission to UCLA or to any UCLA degree
program. However, degree credit earned in Pre-Master’s
Preparation may apply to master’s degrees. The decision
to accept degree credit is made by the university that
admits you for a degree program.
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Quarter 2
January 4 – March 11, 2016
Time
will be waived for students
who have completed the American
Language Center Academic Intensive
English Program (AIEP) level 106A, with
a grade of A- or higher.
UCLA or
UCLA
Extension
Course
TOEFL/IELTS
Prep
UCLA or
UCLA
Extension
Course
Friday
Cohort
Activities
Individual Work in Open Computer Lab &
Advising/Essay Consultations
*Course titles and meeting times are subject to change.
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