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William & Mary Admissions Requirements

As you prepare your application for William & Mary’s Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling, know that Admissions Advisors are always on standby, ready to assist you to answer your questions, clarify admissions requirements and review the materials needed. We also encourage you to check out our step-by-step How to Apply guide, which walks you through the process of applying through our online portal.

William & Mary is proud to accept applicants of various academic backgrounds, and all applications are reviewed holistically. With this in mind, our baseline requirement is that all applicants have a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); in conjunction with this, we recommend a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) as well as GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores (40th percentile or higher preferred in GRE Verbal).

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Term Priority Application Deadline Final Application Deadline Start Date
Spring 2020 November 5 December 3 January 6
Summer 2020 March 4 April 10 May 4
  • Full Application Requirements
  • Additional Requirements for International Students
  • Preparing Your Personal Essay
  • Admissions Timeline
Full Application Requirements

When you are ready to begin the application process, we ask that you be prepared to submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Application fee of $50
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • GRE scores
  • 3 letters of recommendation from professional and academic references
  • Personal essay
  • Resume detailing full employment history

Download the Application Checklist

Additional Requirements for International Students

During the application process, students applying as non-U.S. citizens must present proof that they have successfully passed either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum score of 100 on the internet version (or comparable, if test is not taken online), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, with a minimum score of 7.0.

Students may transfer up to 12 hours of approved credits.

Preparing Your Personal Essay

Your personal essay is an important means of sharing with us the reasons why you are drawn to counseling and what career aspirations you intend to pursue following successful completion of the Online M.Ed. in Counseling program. These pieces are usually two to three pages in length and can be submitted electronically with the online application.

As you begin to outline and compose your essay, please ensure it addresses the following key points:

  • Career aspirations
  • Why you’ve chosen William & Mary
  • Past academic, professional and volunteer experiences
  • Leadership potential
  • Collaborative skills
  • Propensity to engage in reflective practice

If you have any questions regarding the composition of your personal essay, we encourage you to contact an Admissions Advisor at 866-870-6966 for clarification of expectations and requirements.

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Admissions Timeline

In addition to our How to Apply guide, we have created a sample timeline to guide you through the application process. While your personal timeline may differ, we encourage you to reference the sample timeline below to keep track of important William & Mary admissions milestones and plan for how much time you should expect to spend on each task.

DAILY TASKS
Day 1
Request Official Transcripts 30 min
Request Letters of Recommendation 45 min
Update Resume/CV 30 min
Day 2
Complete FAFSA 30 min
Day 3
If you need to take the GRE, schedule your test and send confirmation 10 min
Day 4
Submit your application* 15 min
*Please note that you can submit your application prior to William & Mary receiving your official transcripts or letters of recommendation; however, you must submit contact details for three recommenders as well as your resume and personal statement in order to submit your application.

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Meet Your Admissions Advisor: Sarah Bracken

Sarah Bracken has six years’ experience in education and is passionate about supporting and empowering students throughout their academic career. Sarah has served in a variety of roles supporting adults and K-12 students, including as a case manager, program director and regional director. She has acted as a liaison between families and school administrations, ensuring that students received the support and resources they needed to succeed. Sarah holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University and a BA in Psychology from Rice University.

Email:
counselingonline@wm.edu
Toll Free: (866) 870-6966
Local: (757) 903-0072 (ext. 801)

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Don’t Let Tuition Halt Your Progress

We believe in the power of education and are therefore proud to assist prospective and current students in financing their degrees. For more information regarding tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities, visit our tuition and financial aid page, or contact an Admissions Advisor.

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Preparing You for Licensure

All paths within our Online M.Ed. in Counseling program—Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs, Military and Veterans Counseling and School Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and prepare you for required and optional licensure opportunities.

View Licensure Requirements

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Counseling Careers are in High Demand

By pursuing a future in counseling, you’ve opted for a career field that demonstrates faster-than-average job growth.1 Not only that, our faculty and facility resources will help to broaden your professional network throughout the course of your program and support your efforts to facilitate targeted career opportunities post-graduation.

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November 5
Spring 2020 Term

Dec
03
Application Deadline

December 3
Spring 2020 Term

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Important Dates

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Spring 2020 Term

Dec
03
Application Deadline

December 3
Spring 2020 Term

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06
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January 6
Spring 2020 Term

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  1. Retrieved on January 10, 2018, from bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.html