Yeeees!!! For those aspiring to join US universities (and I suppose other European universities), these tips might be very important for you. They are based on an interview I had with the program director (Mathematics department) at Montclair State University. I believe his views (the response to these questions) (might) represent those of other universities. I hope these will help you where possible.💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 (Generally) What should an international student do to get admitted into US universities? And particularly, Montclair State University? An application to the PhD program in Mathematics Education at Montclair State University includes official transcripts, two essays, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and TOEFL scores for international applicants who earned their degree in a country where English is not the official language. Students who submit a high quality application and are being considered for acceptance into the PhD program must also participate