PS A statement of some kind is a required component of nearly every application. The expectations for this differ between fields, so it is critical to read the instructions carefully. Your statement should usually address your past work, preparation for the intended field of study, relevant background and interests, academic plans, and career goals. It should be used to describe your reasons for applying to the particular department or program. This statement may assist the admissions committee in evaluating your preparation for graduate study, and help them understand your academic and professional experience, training, and interests beyond what is apparent from your transcripts, as well the specific fit between you and the department. In some cases this will be separate from a statement regarding your research or academic interests. Fee The application fee is $95 and is paid during the on-line application process. RL At least two letters of recommendation from professors familiar with your work. Letters of recommendation are very important, choose your recommenders wisely. The Graduate School's admission committees are interested in recommendation letters from those who are most able to assess your academic and research abilities in areas related to your field of study. Letters of recommendation must be submitted online. When you enter your recommender's contact information on the on-line application form, an email is immediately sent to your recommender with instructions. It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive all letters by the application deadline. Transcript Official transcripts of work completed or in progress at all colleges or universities attended. While completing the on-line application form, you will be required to submit one scanned copy of your transcript from each school you have attended and upload the scan copy via ApplyYourself. Scanned transcripts should be exact duplicates of the official transcripts issued by your institution (bearing the institution's seal). Please do not upload foreign language transcripts unless English language transcripts are impossible to obtain. If you only have access to foreign language transcripts, your foreign language transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation bearing the original ink signature and seal of the issuing university.Please make sure your scanned transcripts are legible before uploading them. Illegible transcripts will not be reviewed.