PS Statement #1 is required.  Please limit this statement to no more than a total of 3 pages. (Personal Statement - 2 pages and Research Statement - 1 page) which should address the content requested on the application. These statements are an important part of your application and will be read carefully by the EEB Graduate Faculty for content and coherence. In your Personal Statement, within the first paragraph please list the faculty you wish to work with and your research interests. GPA Competitive applications will have GPAs of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 grading scale). CV Upload your resume or CV in PDF format. Do not upload more than one copy. Fee $75 for U.S. applicants, $95 for international applicants. This fee cannot be waived or deferred. Click here for more information on the application fee. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graduate work. Additional referees, such as employers, are also acceptable.  Transcript Unofficial transcripts or academic records must be uploaded directly to the online application. Instructions for uploading transcripts are available here. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Click here for more information on international transcripts and credentials. Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts, as this may cause serious delays in the processing of your application. There is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material. See the Graduate School's Application Information page for details.