PS Statement of Goals: The purpose of the statement of goals is to introduce yourself to the Graduate Admissions Review Committee. In the statement, you should address professional and personal goals, as well as why Colorado School of Mines would be the best place to achieve those goals. In addition, any skills or experience you have that you think are applicable to a Teaching Assistantship or Research Assistantship award should be addressed in the statement. It is typically one to two pages in length. CV Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your resume/CV should contain a comprehensive list of your education, research experience (if applicable), professional experience, publications, special projects, etc. Fee $50 U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents RL Three (3) letters of recommendation (*PDF file)PDF versionText only version: We encourage you to have your recommenders submit your letters through the online application system or by email to: grad.credentials@mines.edu Transcript One (1) official transcript from all current and previous institutions (unofficial transcripts can be used for the review process). You may upload* copies of transcripts through the online system. *Uploaded transcripts must contain both your name and the name of the institution to be valid Transcripts are marked 'unofficial' if your program is not complete and still 'in progress' Transcripts are marked 'unofficial' if they are not in a sealed envelope from the University International transcripts are marked 'unofficial' if there is not a certified and stamped legal translation