PS Statement requirement for all Master of Science (SM) and MPH (excluding JD/MPH): The statement of purpose and objectives should not exceed 600 words, although SOPHAS allows for a higher word count. In your statement, please describe the following: Academic and/or professional preparation for a career in public health Your focused interest in the degree program/department or MPH field of study to which you are applying Career plans upon completion of the program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Note any relevant strengths or weaknesses in your background or in your ability to carry out your professional responsibilities. CV Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health requires a resumé or curriculum vitae of all applicants outlining education (including dates attended and dates degrees were awarded or are expected to be awarded), work experience (including dates of employment, job title, and description of responsibilities for each position held), and if applicable, a bibliography of publications. Please include specialty board certifications and awards and honors you have earned, and indicate past and current affiliation with all professional, humanitarian, or volunteer organizations. Fee The cost for a SOPHAS application is $135 for the first school or program you apply to. Any additional schools or programs you choose to apply to will cost $50 per designation, even if you submit those schools or programs later in the application cycle. RL Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation to SOPHAS. At least one recommender should be a former instructor. Applicants are encouraged to verify that all recommendations are submitted in a timely manner in order for the application to be considered complete by the application deadline. Waiving the Right to Access Your Letters of Recommendation US federal legislation gives each student who enrolls at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health the right to access his or her academic record. Your letters of recommendation are part of your academic record. You may review them only if you matriculate and only if you did not waive your right to access each one. You may waive this right to access, if you wish, by selecting this option in the reference section. Please note that signing this waiver is not required as a condition for admission to the School. Transcript Applicants are required to enter all coursework from US institutions and English language institutions in Canada attended in the Coursework section of the SOPHAS application and submit official transcripts and degree conferrals for all institutions attended. If you do not wish to enter courses and grades, SOPHAS offers a fee-based service to do it for you.