PS You will be asked to upload your personal statement in the online application. The personal statement is an essay describing your background, academic achievements, research interests, career goals, and why you wish to pursue graduate study in Materials at ASU. GPA The materials program does not admit students to the graduate program with less than a 3.0/4.0 GPA or the equivalent. The majority of students who apply to the graduate program have GPA’s above 3.4. CV Applicants will be asked to upload their resume in the online application. The resume should contain educational institutions attended, employment experience (if any), technical skills or expertise, awards and honors, and if applicable, a list of the publications you have authored or co‐authored. It is not necessary to send copies of publications. Fee US citizens $70 Non-US citizens $90 This is a processing fee assessed by Graduate Admission Services and cannot be waived or deferred. RL Three (3) Recommendation Letters. The online application will ask you for three names and three email addresses for three recommenders; and the company/school for which they work. Your recommenders will receive an email and must submit their letter of recommendation electronically. Transcript The following application materials must be submitted directly to Graduate Admission Services: If your institution sends electronic official transcripts, we accept the following electronic transcript services: E-Scrip, Parchment, Credentials Inc., and National Student Clearinghouse. All E-Scrip, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse transcripts must be sent directly to gradtranscripts@asu.edu from those transcript services or from the institutions that use those services. If you can and choose to use these services, you should apply online to the ASU Graduate Admission Services application prior to having your official e-transcripts sent. If your institution does not use one of those transcript services, you will need to mail an official transcript. Your six digit application ID should be on the transcript envelope if possible. If sending by U.S. Mail: Arizona State University Graduate Admission Services PO Box 871003 Tempe, AZ 85287-1003 If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS: Graduate Admission Services Arizona State University 1151 S. Forest Avenue, #SSV112 Tempe, AZ 85287-0112