PS Your Statement of Purpose should describe the following: Your purpose and objective for undertaking graduate study. Any special research interests or qualifications you possess. Why you chose to apply to Northwestern University. The Statement of Purpose should be uploaded into the online application prior to submission. Your statement should be 1 to 2 pages in length, single-spaced. 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 TGS requires a minimum of two letters of recommendation. The Graduate School's (TGS) admission committees are interested in letters of recommendation from those who are most able to assess your academic and research abilities in areas related to your field of study. When considering a recommender, give some thought to the following questions: Does the faculty in the program to which you are applying know your letter writers? Will they write fair and thoughtful recommendations for you? Can they speak to your academic research and accomplishments and your potential for graduate study? Transcript While completing your online application, you will be required to submit one scanned copy of your transcript or academic record from each school you have attended. We do not require official hard or digital copies for the application process. Only applicants recommended for admission that decide to enroll are required to submit official transcripts as part of the enrollment process.