PS Applicant Statement #1 Statement #1 should outline your immediate educational and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field. Please include your top 3 research areas, the names of particular faculty members with whom you wish to study, and explain why you want to study with that person(s). In addition, include other information, such as any undergraduate research experience, internships, or other experiences you may have had to document your preparation for advanced study in your chosen field. GPA Most applicants accepted into the program have grade-point averages well above the Graduate School minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. CV Resume or CV: optional Fee Application fee information can be found on the Graduate School website. RL 3-4 Recommendation Letters Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graudate work. Employers are acceptable as well. Transcript Transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application in the Educational Background section of the application. Unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review. If you are admitted the University will then request official copies of this material.