PS The statement of purpose (two pages, single-spaced) is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and to let them know a little bit about yourself and your reasons for seeking a PhD at the Kellogg School. You should briefly outline your background, education, and any research experience you have. In addition, you should briefly describe your research interests and how they align with the overall research expertise of Kellogg's faculty. You should also identify potential faculty you would like to work with, which is helpful in determining your research fit within the Kellogg community. CV Applicants should upload their resumes within the web-based 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 Two letters (confidential) are required; however, our application allows for three letters to be submitted. No more than three letters will be included with an applicant's file. All letters must be submitted online through our web-based application, CollegeNET. It is preferred to have letters from professors or instructors who are familiar with your academic background. The professor/instructor should describe the nature of your relationship. Letters from employers and business associates are also accepted. Transcript Upload one transcript documenting each course taken beyond high-school level, whether or not within a degree program, from each school you have attended. Certification of degrees received, including the date the degree was awarded, should be noted on the transcript and/or diploma. It is preferred that scanned transcripts are exact duplicates of the official transcripts issued by your institution (bearing the institution's seal); otherwise, an unofficial transcript can be used for our review. Please do not upload foreign language transcripts. If you only have access to foreign language transcripts, an official English translation must be provided. Northwestern requires literal, certified translations for all documents issued in a language other than English.