Original or certified copies of diplomas and transcripts with certified English translations Bank statement and financial declaration form Sponsor statement confirming the annual amount of sponsorship, if applicable Three (3) professional references A writing sample defining professional goals and addressing past and current experiences relevant to becoming a counselor. Guidelines for writing the sample paper will be sent from the academic advising office. The writing sample will be used to determine whether minimum qualifications have been met for admission to the program A CV/resume Completed, signed, background information form, with a history free of convictions for criminal misdemeanors and felonies Interview with the program director/coordinator or designee. The interview will be used to determine whether minimum qualifications have been met for admission to the program