PS Your statement of purpose should demonstrate your interest and understanding of sustainable development issues, taking into consideration your own perspective and background and highlighting the set of skills and experience you bring, both academic and practice-based. It should provide a thoughtful articulation of the potential field practicum project/research you aspire to carry out, and include your regional, disciplinary and topical interests. The statement of purpose should reflect the commitment and passion you will bring to the MDP Program and to your future career as a development practitioner. GPA A 3.0 GPA or higher in all upper-division undergraduate coursework. RL 3 letters of recommendation: At least one letter of recommendation must come from an academic source. If recommendors are unable to submit letters online, they may be sent as hard copies to the MDP office or e-mailed as an attachment to anoss@ufl.edu. Each letter must be accompanied by a UF Graduate School Recommendation Form Transcript Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended (Official English translations are required for international transcripts and certificates)These materials should be submitted to the following address: Mail/Post Office of Admissions University of Florida PO Box 114000 Gainesville, Florida 32611-4000 Courier/Overnight Office of Admissions University of Florida 201 Criser Hall Gainesville, Florida 32611-4000