PS Statement of Purpose and Objectives explaining how a graduate public health degree from Tulane SPHTM will help you to meet your personal and professional goals. For doctoral programs, the Statement of Purpose must be geared toward your research interests. GPA Academic achievement – typically a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. CV Resume highlighting the skills and accomplishments that you will bring to the school. Fee The cost for a SOPHAS application is $135 for the first school or program to which you apply. RL Three letters of recommendation indicating characteristics for success in public health graduate study. Transcript Go to SOPHAS, fill out the application, and submit Official transcripts from all universities you have attended.