{"id":894,"date":"2020-03-08T16:04:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T20:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graduateprogram.org\/thomas-university\/?page_id=894"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:31:25","slug":"mat-application-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graduateprogram.org\/thomas-university\/apply-now\/mat-application-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT Application Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For MAT Programs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Now Accepting Fall 2026 Applications!<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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No Application Fee Required<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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NEW PROGRAM - Master of Science in Counseling<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Thank you for your interest in Thomas University\u2019s online graduate degree programs.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To reserve your seat in an MAT cohort we will need your application and a government issued photo ID. These items can be found in Steps 1 and 2 and can be completed by clicking the button next to the step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Complete and submit the cohort application by clicking the button.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Please upload and submit a valid government issued photo ID.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Once your seat has been reserved, follow the remaining steps to complete your admissions file:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Determine how you plan to pay for the program: Financial Aid or Tuition Payment Plan. If using Financial Aid, Complete the\u00a0FAFSA<\/a>. It is in your best interest to complete the financial aid process as early as possible.<\/p>

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All applicants must submit official\/sealed transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed, even if a degree was not awarded. An official transcript is required for every course for which transfer credit is being requested.<\/span><\/p>

The Office of Admissions<\/strong>
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792<\/p>

Email official electronic transcripts to:\u00a0admissions@thomasu.edu<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The easiest and fastest way to request a reference is to use our online system. This will allow us to e-mail reference forms directly to your recommenders on your behalf. Each applicant must submit three recommendation forms from education professionals or academic references (at least one must come from an administrator).<\/p>

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You must submit a personal statement that answers one of the prompts listed below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your statement should meet a 500-word minimum but not exceed 750-words.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. What experiences have influenced your decision to become a teacher in your chosen discipline?<\/li>
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  3. To you, what is the purpose of K-12 schooling?<\/li><\/ol>

    You may upload your statement directly to the Graduate Information Office or return by fax (800-504-7618),\u00a0e-mail<\/a>, or mail.<\/p>

    For those that have a GPA lower than 2.75 \u2013<\/strong> If applicable,<\/strong> please upload an additional brief statement to explain any extenuating circumstances which may have had an adverse impact on your previous academic performance.<\/p>

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