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Online Master of Arts in Counseling: Admission Requirements

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Degree and Minimum GPA
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities where degrees were conferred
Official GMAT/GRE ScoreNo entrance exams required
Additional Requirements
  • Application fee: $42
  • Background check fee: $10
  • Completed background check and authorization form
  • Personal statement
  • Student acknowledgment form
  • Student questionnaire
  • Reference form
  • A complete and current résumé
  • FERPA Consent to Release Educational Records and Information form (written consent for release of test records to certification officer and program faculty)
  • Current teaching license (if you’re a teacher)
  • Teaching service record (if applicable)

NOTE: Applicants that do not meet all the requirements of the ideal candidate are still encouraged to apply. Admissions decisions are based on holistic reviews of an applicant’s entire application package.

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International Students

In addition to the above, international students must meet the following requirements:

Proof of Secondary and Post-Secondary Graduation
  • Official copies or certified (true) copies or your original documents
  • If documents are not in English, a certified English translation must be provided
Official Credential Evaluation Report
  • OLLU does not evaluate international transcripts
  • Applicant must submit an official credential evaluation report from an OLLU-approved credential evaluation service
  • Please contact the International Admissions Office to receive a list of approved credentialing services
Affidavit of Support
  • Must be filled out by account holder for the financial documentation
  • Must be dated within six months of the date of application
  • Applicant will be held personally responsible for all expenses incurred while in school at OLLU, even if sponsored by another person or agency
  • Applicant will be required to prove financial ability to the United States Consulate for visa approval
  • As mandated by law, OLLU has no federal or state funds available for foreign students
English Proficiency
  • Applicants educated in a primary language other than English must present a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper test, or 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test (iBT)
  • Score reports cannot be more than 2 years old, and official score reports must be sent directly to OLLU from ETS
  • Contact international admissions at international@ollusa.edu for alternatives to the TOEFL

To learn more about application requirements for international students, please request more information or call us at 855-275-1082.

When to Apply

OLLU’s MAC program has multiple start dates per year. To ensure you’re enrolled in time for your start date, apply now or call us at 855-275-1082.