PS Statement of Purpose Fee The application fee is $125, is non-refundable, and must be received by the appropriate application deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation Transcript Scanned copy of official transcript(s) (upload each transcript as a single pdf file). Do not upload the unofficial transcript printed from your university website. You must obtain an official transcript and make a copy. Two copies of official transcripts must be mailed to: Graduate Admissions Committee Geological Sciences 450 Serra Mall, Bldg 320, Rm. 118 Stanford, CA 94305-2115