PS A successful statement will illustrate a candidate's goals, highlight their research interests, and explain how their experience is relevant to the academic research conducted by faculty in their program of interest. Please try to limit your statement of purpose to 500-1,000 words. GPA The normal minimum for consideration is a grade point average of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) in all previous academic work. CV The résumé should list a candidate's relevant work experience, internships, research, awards, and/or publications, as well as educational history. A curriculum vitae (CV) is also accepted. Fee The application fee is $55, payable by credit or debit card. We accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard. RL Three letters of recommendation. Recommenders will evaluate a candidate based on academic performance, motivation for program of study, intellectual capacity and/or research and writing ability. Transcript Transcripts: Official Transcript Evaluation All international applicants are required to complete an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation is not required for international applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree in the United States. Transcript evaluations must be submitted to American University in lieu of the original international transcript. In order to complete a transcript evaluation, candidates must submit their official transcript(s) to a NACES approved transcript evaluation agency. Please see NACES.org for a list of approved transcript evaluation agencies.（詳情見(jiàn)http://www.american.edu/cas/admissions/international.cfm）