PS Well-written statement of interest that clearly explains why you want to go to graduate school.  What are your goals?  What motivates you to study Political Science?  Why do you think Temple’s Department would be a good fit for you? CV resume is required. Fee Submit the application by paying the non-refundable $60 application fee online using either a credit card or a bank account drawn on U.S. funds. RL Ask letter writers who can write you a strong letter of recommendation and speak to your potential as a graduate student.  To this end, letters from faculty members with whom you have worked will be more informative than letters from non-academics.  For example, the your GPA and GRE is not a perfect indicator of your potential as a student, and your letter writers can help us place these scores in context to you. Transcript Official Transcript(s) for Previous Degrees (must be sent directly from the granting institution). Please submit transcripts from non-U.S. granting institutions to us via Word Education Services.