PS 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 Your resume/CV should contain a comprehensive list of your education, research experience (if applicable), professional experience, publications, special projects, etc. Transcript One (1) official transcript from all current and previous institutions (unofficial transcripts can be used for the review process).