In order to take the CAL test, applicants must designate a proctor (ex: professor, T.A., departmental administrator, supervisor, etc.) who agrees to administer the exam. Applicants should then fill out the CAL Test Request Form, which must be signed by the designated proctor and returned to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center Washington Support Office. Alternatively, applicants may schedule to take the test at SAIS in Washington, D.C. Test dates for the CAL examination can be found here. The completed CAL exam should be received at the Washington Suport Office by January 21 to allow time for scoring before the February 1 deadline.

There is no single most important part. Chinese language proficiency serves as a fundamental indicator of whether a student will be able to handle the coursework in Nanjing, but each component of the application serves to provide the Admissions Committee with a more complete picture of each applicant and helps them decide who would be suitable for study at the Center.

Yes. Applicants wishing to apply to both the Certificate program and the MAIS should indicate their intentions on the application form and be sure to submit all application materials required for both programs (i.e. M.A. concentration essay, GRE scores - required of MAIS applicants only, etc.).

Unfortunately, the answer to this question is too specifically-related to individual situations to be posted effectively here. Applicants who are concerned about being admitted to the program should call us at 1-800-362-6546 to discuss our admission requirements in detail.

No, we can only accept application materials in English. The Admissions Committee is a diverse group, comprised of Hopkins-Nanjing Center staff and alumni as well as SAIS deans and faculty. In order to ensure that each application is thoroughly read by all members of the committee, we ask that applicants only submit materials in English. The committee will use individuals' Chinese language proficiency exam score and previous Chinese language coursework to assess Chinese language ability.

No. Undergraduate transcripts not issued in English must be officially translated and sent to our office. Applicants who have completed additional coursework (i.e. at a Chinese university) may send unofficial translations of those transcripts.

No, we can only accept application materials in English. The Admissions Committee is a diverse group comprised of Hopkins-Nanjing Center staff and alumni as well as SAIS deans and faculty. In order to ensure that each application is thoroughly read by all members of the Committee, we ask that applicants only submit materials in English. We will, however, accept officially translated recommendations.

The best way to submit recommendations is through our online application system. Applicants may register recommenders online and the application system will communicate with them directly to ensure secure delivery of the recommendation. If a recommender does not wish to use the online system, he or she may mail the recommendation to us in a sealed envelope or fax it to us directly at 202-663-7729.

Applicants should have all test scores officially sent to the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington D.C. The ETS code is 5610. No department code is required. We are unable to receive scores sent to other divisions of Johns Hopkins University.

Applicants planning to apply to the MAIS program in Nanjing must submit either GRE or GMAT scoresm and are advised to take the exam before our February 1 deadline. It takes approximately 3 weeks after testing to receive scores. Applicants for the Certificate program are not required to take the GRE.

Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a recent TOEFL or IELTS score. However, applicants who have attended two or more years at a university where the primary language of instruction is English do NOT need to submit these scores.

We require transcripts for all degree courses. For non-degree courses/programs, we strongly recommend - but do not require - that applicants submit a transcript, as well.

Applicants should discuss why they wish to attend the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, and how this education will help facilitate their ultimate career goals. This is each prospective student's opportunity for the Admissions Committee to get to know him or her, so we suggest that applicants also tell us more about who they are and how selected past experiences have shaped their goals and educational aspirations.

The application fee may be paid through the online application with a credit card (Visa or Mastercard), or by mailing in a credit card authorization form, check or money order. Please make checks or money orders out to "Johns Hopkins University" and mail them to us at: Hopkins-Nanjing Center Office of International Admissions; 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW; Washington, DC 20036.

The application fee is non-refundable. Fee waivers are granted in cases of financial need. Applicants wishing to request a fee waiver should ask the financial aid office at their college or university to submit a letter requesting the waiver on their behalf.

Most of the application materials (recommendations, essays, application form and payment) can be submitted through our online application system. Additional materials should be mailed to Hopkins-Nanjing Center Office of International Admissions; 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW; Washington, DC 20036

We ask that you take the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Chinese language proficiency exam and return it to our office no later than January 21. We are not accepting HSK scores for the 2013-2014 admissions cycle. All applicants are required to take the CAL test.

From the date of receipt of an applicant's completed CAL test materials, it takes 2-3 weeks to process a CAL score. As soon as we receive an individual's score back from CAL, we will notify him or her via email with the results.

For the HNC Certificate or MAIS programs, all application materials must be received by our office by February 1. The deadline for the HNC Certificate/SAIS MA Five-Semester Option is January 7.

Late applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Applicants wishing to apply late should contact the admissions office at 1-800-362-6546.

Admissions decisions will be sent out via email and regular mail by late March. Applicants should be sure to include a current mailing address on the application form, and notify us if the listed email or mailing address changes after submitting the application.