PS A letter describing the applicant’s background, previous experience, and research interests (Statement of Purpose).It is very important to contact potential mentors (faculty members in SPLS) before applying. In doing so, the applicant should ask whether the faculty member will take students on this admission cycle, and whether they have funding to support a student. Please indicate that you have contacted these faculty members, and indicate the nature of their responses, in your letter/statement of purpose. Applications will not be considered with priority unless it is made clear that the applicant has interacted by email with proposed faculty mentors. Fee Non-Degree Seeking, $95.00 (Applicant must hold an eligible US Visa. Verify eligibility with the ISS office (link is external). Current F1, J1, and B1/B2 visa holders do not qualify.);Degree Seeking, $95.00;Graduate Exchange Programs, $95.00 (Contact the Study Abroad (link is external) office to check eligibility.);Certificate, $95.00 (Fee is waived for currently enrolled degree seeking students.) RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Transcript Transcripts and Degree Certificates/Diplomas must be submitted in the original native language and must be accompanied by an officially verified English translation issued by the university or college.