PS Personal Statement – The personal statement should be approximately 1-2 typed pages in length, typed, double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, and explain why you are interested in pursuing a MALS degree, what academic and professional qualities you posses that could help you excel in this Program, what goals you hope to achieve, and any other qualities you feel make you an ideal candidate overall. Fee A nonrefundable $65 application fee (made payable to the University of Miami) RL Three letters of recommendation Transcript Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (undergraduate and graduate level work). Transcripts must be sent from the registrar of each institution. The University of Miami reserves the right to contact the issuing institution or government agency to verify the authenticity of documents.