PS The statement should be approximately one to two pages single-spaced. In your statement be as specific as possible about the direction of your career, qualifications, research interests, and why you are choosing Northwestern. CV It is highly recommended to submit a resume with the ApplyYourself application. Fee To apply for admission, you must submit an application fee by credit card only. The application fee is $95 and is not refundable. RL A minimum of two recommendation letters are required. All letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically by your recommenders. If the individual writing your letter of recommendation does not have access to submit electronically, he or she may submit a paper copy. These paper copies are to be mailed directly to: ATTN: Academic Coordinator 2145 N. Sheridan Road Room Tech A236 Evanston, IL 60208-3109 Transcript Your academic records should provide a listing, year-by-year, of all post-secondary courses taken and the grade or marks received for each one. It is helpful to have the grading scale of the institution and your rank in class when such information is available. Secondary school scores are not needed. To be considered, all non-English documents must be accompanied by official English translations. The Graduate School accepts translations from the institution issuing the transcript, American Translators Association (ATA) certified translators, or from your consulate.