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1. How many students are admitted to graduate programs in English each year?
2. How much does graduate credit cost at Northeastern University?
3. What is the GRE code for Northeastern's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences?
4. What GRE scores do you require?
5. Is the Subject Test in Literature required for all applicants?
6. What is the minimum TOEFL required of International student applicants?
7. How will I know if all my materials have been received?
8. Do you offer a Master of Fine Arts?
9. Do you have programs for teachers of ESL?
10. Do you offer an MA in technical and professional writing?

1. How many students are admitted to graduate programs in English each year?
   Each year, we admit 10-15 new students to the graduate programs.
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2. How much does graduate credit cost at Northeastern University?
   Tuition costs can be found at the Student Billing website.
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3. What is the GRE code for Northeastern's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences?
   The GRE code for Northeastern's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is 3682.
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4. What GRE scores do you require?
   We don't have a GRE or GPA minimum and we evaluate all parts of the application in the context of the whole.
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5. Is the Subject Test in Literature required for all applicants?
   Yes. Applications without valid Subject Test scores will not be considered by the Review Committee. Please note, the Subject Test is offered only three times a year.
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6. What is the minimum TOEFL required for admission?
   For acceptance into a graduate program, the minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79-80 (internet based-test).
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7. How will I know if all my materials have been received?
   The online application system allows you to log-in and check the status of your application at any time.
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8. Do you offer a Master of Fine Arts?
   No.
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9. Do you have programs for teachers of ESL?
   The English Department does not offer programs for teachers of ESL. Information on a related NEU graduate certificate program can be found at the College of Professional Studies webpage.
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10. Do you offer an MA in technical and professional writing?
    The English Department no longer offers the Master in Technical and Professional Writing degree program, but a similar program is offered through the College of Professional Studies.
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