PS The statement of purpose (also known as a "personal statement") should describe your reasons for applying to the Doctoral Program in Sociology at Stanford. This document is not to exceed two pages in length. You should include details regarding your qualifications, academic and research interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid our admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology. You will be asked to upload your statement of purpose in the online application. CV We do not require a CV or resume for application, but you may upload your CV or resume per the "supporting documents" instructions above. Fee The fee to apply for graduate study at Stanford is $125. You may submit only one application per year (unless one of the applications is to one of the professional schools (Law, Medicine or Business). Acceptable form of payment is by credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard only.) We do not accept electronic check payments or checks by mail. RL Three letters of recommendation are required and they must be submitted using the online service. As part of the online application, you will be required to register the name and contact information, including e-mail address, of each of your recommenders. Recommenders will then receive an e-mail with directions on how to proceed. At least one letter should be a faculty member at the last school you attended as a full-time student (unless you have been out of school for more than five years.) Letters of recommendation cannot be mailed, e-mailed or faxed; they will be rejected. Substitutions for faculty recommendations may include work associates or others who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work. Transcript You will be required to upload scanned official transcript(s) as part of your application. You are required to submit TWO original hard copies of your transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate work directly to our department – do NOT send transcripts to the Stanford University Office of Graduate Admissions. Transcripts must bear the official seal of the institution and the signature of the Registrar. All records should clearly indicate the name under which you are applying to Stanford. International applicants are required to submit translations of transcripts and other documents not in English. Original transcripts should be mailed to: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY ATTN: PHD ADMISSIONS - TRANSCRIPTS STANFORD UNIVERSITY MC 2047 450 SERRA MALL - MAIL QUAD BUILDING 120 - ROOM 160B STANFORD, CA 94305-2047