PS 300-500 word statement of the applicant's academic goals and areas of specific interest (please make sure to note field specialty--e.g. medieval, 18th century, literary theory, comparative ethnic studies) GPA An applicant ordinarily should have at least an overall GPA of 3.2, a GPA in English of 3.7. Fee The application fee is $55 for domestic students and $65 for international students. RL Three letters of recommendation. Transcript Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate study to date. Only copies that are submitted directly from the institution (by mail or secure e-transcript) OR submitted in hard copy in sealed institutional envelopes within a packet from the applicant are considered official. should be mailed directly to the department, to the attention of: Bev Hankins IU English Department 1020 E. Kirkwood Ave. Ballantine Hall 442 Bloomington, IN 47405-7103