Boston College
College of Arts and Sciences
Islamic Civilization and Societies Program
Application for Admission
Name ___________________________________________________________
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Permanent Address ________________________________________________
Local Address ____________________________________________________
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Disciplinary Base (check one)
Fine Arts
Political Science
Slavic & Eastern Languages and Literatures
History
Theology
Thematic Interest(s)
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Geographic or Regional Interest(s)
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Language(s) (fluency level)
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International Experience
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Study Abroad Interests (country)
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Relevant Experience (work, internship, volunteer)
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Relevant Activities (extracurricular)
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Post Graduate Plans
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Academic Achievements
Please submit an official copy of your transcript with this application.
Overall GPA ____________________
Honors or Scholastic Achievements
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Faculty Letter of Recommendation
Name and email address of the BC faculty person whom you have asked to submit a
letter of recommendation. **
Faculty Name _____________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________
**The recommender can send the letter directly to Professor Kathleen Bailey, Islamic
Civilization and Societies Program, McGuinn 528. Or, the applicant can include the
letter with their application materials, in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s
name written across the back flap. It should be received by Friday, October 16, 2009.
Personal Statement
Please attach a typed (double-spaced) essay of no more than 750 words.
Address the following issues.
1. Discuss your intellectual interest in Islamic Civilization and Societies Program.
2. Describe any relevant personal experiences and/or areas of special interest,
including plans for further language study, if any.
3. What are your postgraduate hopes and how do you see this major helping you
achieve these goals?
Required Application Materials and Deadline
The following must be submitted to the ICS Office in McGuinn Hall 528
by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009.
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Three copies of this application form
Personal statement
Official transcript
Letter of recommendation
Student Signature _________________________________________________
Date _________________________________
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