PS Should be no more than 1-2 pages (single spaced), and should outline why you intend to pursue graduate work in philosophy. RL Ideally, your writers should be professors who know your work well, and can comment on your achievements and promise in philosophy. You should provide them with your statement of purpose, writing sample, and other samples of your written work in philosophy to help them in writing their letter. Transcript Official transcripts from all institutions attended are required and should be sent to the Department. A copy of the transcript may be emailed to the department and serve as a place holder only until the official transcript arrives.