PS A statement of reasons for pursuing the degree. Describe your career goals and research interests. Focus on how you think the MATC program will benefit you professionally and personally. Also address how you plan to incorporate a part-time master’s program into your schedule. Focus on time management strategies and your ability to meet the course demands and residency requirements. The statement should be double-spaced and no longer than three pages. CV Resume is required. Applicants should include all communication-related work experience. Fee Application fee (non-refundable $85). The Graduate School accepts credit card payments for online admission applications. Applications and fees must be received by the admissions deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants provide email addresses for recommenders in the online application, triggering overnight an email from the application system to the recommender with instructions for electronically submitting a recommendation. Recommendations should come from academic and/or professional sources best qualified to evaluate the applicant’s potential as a graduate student. Please note that recommendations must be submitted by your recommenders before the application deadline. Transcript Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be scanned and uploaded by the application deadline. Only applicants offered admission into the program submit official, sealed transcripts. Transcripts are required from every institution the applicant lists. If transfer or study abroad courses appear on a main transcript and have no accompanying grades, a transcript will be required from the host institution. If grades are shown, then another transcript is not necessary.