How to Apply
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a North Carolina Principal’s license or be eligible to receive one;
- Complete the online application (opens in new tab) to NC State Graduate School;
- Upload unofficial transcripts from each college and university attended (except NC State University). If you are recommended for admission, the Graduate School will request an official copy of your transcript(s) be sent directly to the Graduate School; do not send transcripts to the department;
- Confirm the submission of three letters of reference. One letter MUST be from your current supervisor. The application system will send an email directly to your references asking them to complete a reference for you. All references are submitted electronically;
- Submit official score report from either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Test must have been taken within the last five years;
- Submit your professional resume (uploaded in online application system). Please be detailed. Be sure to include information on your teaching assignments (grades and subject), your leadership experiences, current work assignment, and your current supervisor’s name and contact information (phone and email);
- Upload your Personal Statement at the online application site. (As you prepare this statement, please reflect upon why you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, what you hope to do with this degree, and why you are a good candidate for this program.)