PS Personal Statement：This statement should describe your GIS research interests and career goals, professional and research experience, and other relevant background information; it should not exceed two pages. The document can be uploaded in the "Applicant Statements" section of ApplyYourself. The MGIS program only requires one statement. Fee International: $95.00 RL Letters of Recommendation Three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted in the appropriate ApplyYourself section. Paper copies are not accepted. Select people who are well-acquainted with your academic work and research experience and/or your professional experience. You should also send your recommenders the link to our Recommendation Guidelines to assist them with writing your letter. Please note that you do not need to wait for your recommendation providers to submit their recommendations before completing the rest of the online application. You can also check the status of your recommendation providers after you submit your application. More information on status updates is available through the Graduate School. Transcript Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International applicants should upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Additionally, international transcripts should include a grade point average (GPA) based on your institution's grading scale (for example, 100 point system, 5 point system, A-F) on the transcript or a supporting document provided by the applicant's academic institution. Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts; there is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. See the Graduate School's application instructions for more information, including detailed instructions on how to upload your unofficial transcripts to the ApplyYourself system. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material.