Sofia Rosales, the DSAN admissions counselor, is here to support you through the application process. She can answer any of your questions and connect you with faculty and current students to learn more about life as a Date Science & Analytics student.
Phone: 202-687-8369
Email: sr1731@georgetown.edu
We want to make applying as simple and straightforward as possible. Here is everything you need to complete your application to Georgetown’s Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics (DSAN) program. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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Application Deadlines
| Round | Application Deadline | Expected Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Priority | January 15 | March 15 or earlier |
| Final | March 1 | April 15 or earlier |
Program Prerequisites
Application materials
- Online application
- Resume or CV
- Statement of purpose
- Academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Demonstration of English language proficiency
- Non-refundable application fee ($90)
- Diversity, personal background and contributions statement (Optional)
Online application
Applications are submitted through our online application portal.
Resume or CV
You must upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume should describe your work experience, extracurricular or volunteer activities, academic institutions attended, relevant college-level courses taken, list of published work and any academic honors or awards. There is no page limit, though we recommend a one to two page resume.
Statement of purpose
Your statement of purpose should be approximately 500 words. Use it to address your intellectual interests, academic and professional objectives and proposed topic of graduate study. You should be concise and authentic.
We recommend that you:
- Explain why you want to join the Data Science and Analytics program at Georgetown, including your personal motivations and how the program aligns with your career goals.
- Showcase relevant data science knowledge and projects.
- Discuss any challenges you’ve solved using data science, and connect them to your future goals.
- Talk about your data science experience, including projects or work that you applied these skills to.
Academic transcripts
Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended are required. Review the Joint Office of Graduate Studies transcript FAQs for more information.
Academic transcript submissions
- Step 1: Request a copy of your official transcript from your institution(s).
- Step 2: Upload the transcript to your application.
An acceptable transcript is a copy of an official transcript produced by the institution, including:
- Scanned copies of paper transcripts issued by the institution.
- Electronic transcripts issued by the institution (not a download from your institution’s web portal).
We do not accept screenshots, photos or downloads of the “student’s view” from your institution’s website.
Non-U.S. college or university academic transcripts
Applicants who attended institutions outside of the United States must submit their transcripts in the form of a course-by-course evaluation using a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, such as World Education Services Credential Evaluations ICAP or SpanTran Course Analysis. (These evaluations are not a requirement of all programs in the Graduate School, but are required for the Data Science & Analytics Program. No exceptions will be made.).
- You will not need to send your transcript evaluation to our school at this time; instead, you should ask the evaluation service to send the evaluation directly to you, and then you should upload the evaluation directly to the online application. An official transcript will be required if you are offered admission to the program.
- Applicants may use other credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) but must still submit official transcripts from the institution to Georgetown if the evaluation does not include an official copy of the transcripts you had evaluated.
- The transcript evaluation process can be lengthy; therefore, we encourage applicants to begin this process well in advance of the application deadline to ensure timely receipt and review by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- If you have study abroad and/or transfer coursework listed on your undergraduate transcripts with the grades earned, you do NOT need to list these institutions separately or upload transcripts. If courses are not listed on your primary institution’s transcript or the transfer courses do not show course grades, please list the institution(s) separately and upload the transcript(s).
Admitted students
If you receive an offer of admission, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are transcripts submitted directly to Georgetown by the institution you attended, for verification before enrolling. Do not send electronic or paper copies of your official transcripts before receiving an offer of admission. Georgetown reserves the right to request any missing transcripts or an official copy of a transcript at any point during the application and/or admission process. Georgetown also reserves the right to withdraw any offer of admission already made if there is any discrepancy between a transcript uploaded in the application and the final official transcript received.
Letters of recommendation
You must submit two official recommendations from people who can assess your potential for graduate study, including professors or professional supervisors.
The Joint Office of Graduate Studies utilizes a secure online recommendation system that will:
- Email your recommendation providers with instructions for online submission of the recommendation.
- Allow applicants to track recommendations received or not received and follow up with recommenders who still need to submit their appraisals.
- Expedite the processing of the recommendations, which will be included in the online application once submitted.
- Automatically notify you when recommendations have been received.
Demonstration of English language proficiency
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language in order to be eligible for admission. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. All other applicants must demonstrate proficiency by submitting an official TOEFL or IELTS score. Our program requires a TOEFL score of at least 100 or an IELTS score of at least 7.5.
Non-refundable application fee ($90)
Applicants must submit a $90 non-refundable application fee, payable online via credit card or e-check. Please do not send a personal check or money order.
Diversity, personal background, and contributions
Optional statement
As Georgetown is a diverse, global community, we encourage you to upload a brief statement of up to 500 words to help the admissions committee understand the contribution your personal background and individual experiences would make to our community. As appropriate, you may wish to address any educational, economic and social experiences that have helped to shape your educational and professional goals, or how your background (e.g., first-generation student, travels outside the U.S.) or activities (e.g., community service and leadership) will contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas at Georgetown University.
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