Application Requirements

Application to The Chicago School’s graduate programs is open to any person who has earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work.

Factors that are considered in admission are:

  • GPA from undergraduate and any graduate schools
  • GRE general test scores
  • Relevant work history
  • Required essay(s)
  • Letters of recommendation

GPA

  • Generally, the Master of Arts programs require a
    3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
  • Education Specialist and doctoral programs typically require a 3.2 or higher (4.0 score)
  • However, each applicant is reviewed holistically, taking factors such as personal and professional experience and accomplishments into consideration. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Admission to discuss their unique qualifications.

GRE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required only for Psy.D. applicants. Submission of the GRE is not required for our Ed.S. and M.A. programs; however, we encourage students to submit their scores to enhance their applications. Please note that you must have your official scores sent to The Chicago School (School Code 1119).


Click here to see Psy.D. application requirements.
Click here to see M.A. application requirements.
Click here to see Ed.S. application requirements.
Click here for see application requirements for international students.

Admission Contacts

Chicago & Grayslake, IL

Director of Admission
Yareli Meza

Director of Admission Operations
Meghan Connolly

Assistant Directors of Admission
Won Kim
Pari Pinyo
Ben Rottschafer

Admission Counselors
Tim Finklea 
Laura Chavez

Operations Manager
Beth Mihalyov

Operations Assistants
Anna Hickner


Los Angeles, California

Director of Enrollment Services,
Los Angeles Campus

Heather La Belle

Associate Director,
Los Angeles Campus
Joe Romero

Admission Counselor,
Los Angeles Campus
Jay Burke

General Inquiries
800.721.8072
Send an email to the Admission Office.