PS The statement of purpose is the most important part of the application. It should be 2-3 pages in length and should address directly the goals of the Conflict Resolution and Coexistence program. In addition to highlighting your previous academic and professional experiences, it should also detail your reasons for applying to the graduate program and include an in-depth discussion of your career goals following completion of the program. All statements of purpose should show a commitment to finding the root causes of conflict in society. CV The resume or curriculum vitae should detail your professional and academic background as well as highlight relevant skills and accomplishments. The Heller School does not place limits on the length of your resume, but applicants should make every effort to present relevant information neatly and succinctly. Fee The Application Fee is US $55.00. This fee is automatically waived for applicants from developing nations and current or returned Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, City Year, and other service organization volunteers. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. The first letter should be a professional assessment from a supervisor at the institution where you are employed or were recently employed. The second letter should be an academic assessment from a former professor or advisor. The third letter may be either academic or professional. An academic letter, however, is not required if you last attended university more than ten years ago. Transcript We must receive transcripts from every university, college, or graduate institution you have attended. Transcripts should show the name of each course and the grade received, as well as the year/term in which it was taken. We encourage you to submit scanned, electronic copies of your transcript with your online application to ensure the quickest review. Transcripts must be electronic copies of the official transcript issued by the institution and include one or more of the following features: the registrar signature, the registrar's seal, an institutional watermark, or be printed on official institutional paper. Please do not mail paper-based transcripts to us until you have been offered admission and you have accepted that offer, or we have specifically requested them.