PS Personal Statement (stating objectives and motivation for graduate study in a select field) GPA Students should also have a minimum GPA of at least 3.3. Fee The application fee is $50 payable by credit card at the time the application is submitted. Verified Mc Nair Scholars are the only applicants eligible for a waiver of the application fee. RL 3 letters of recommendation Transcript Official copies of all university transcripts should be mailed directly to the Department of Economics. Director of Graduate Studies Department of Economics Tulane University 6823 St Charles Ave., 206 Tilton Hall New Orleans, LA 70118