MSc in Computational Linguistics in Amherst United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY

To be considered for admission to a graduate program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have an academic record that suggests the applicant can successfully complete graduate work in linguistics. In determining qualifications for admission, attention is paid to academic achievements and grades, potential for research, transcripts of past academic work, letters of recommendation, and intellectual interest in linguistics and in our department as indicated by the statement of purpose.
Transcripts. Copies of all B.A. and Graduate Transcripts (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Statement of Purpose.  Please tell us as what your training goals are and what career paths you envision to pursue with this training. 
 Writing Sample. Strictly required for admission to our Ph.D. program; desirable for admission to all graduate programs. The writing sample fulfills two separate roles in the admissions process: in addition to documenting the applicant’s skill in scholarly writing, it may document the applicant’s research skills. Research aptitude is a key admission criterion for the Ph.D. program. It is primarily assessed through evidence of research projects designed and (ideally) carried out by the applicant.
 

1. Letters of Recommendation that assess your scholarly and research skills, provided by former instructors and advisors who have trained you. We require three letters for Ph.D. and M.S. admission and two (three recommended) for M.A. admission. Requests will automatically be sent to the professors you list in the recommendation section.
    
2. Curriculum Vitae. Required for the Ph.D. program and the Computational Linguistics M.S. program; recommended for the M.A. programs. A brief standard tabular CV is sufficient.