PS Describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in your area of specialization, including your preparation for this field of study, your academic plans or research interests in your chosen area of study, and your future career goals. Please be specific about why UC Berkeley would be a good intellectual fit for you.There is no minimum or maximum length but we recommend one to three pages, 12-point font, single-spaced for each essay. GPA You must calculate your Advanced GPA (which is defined as all coursework after the first two years of your bachelor's degree). You can access to the GPA worksheet within the online application or here. Fee If you are a U.S. Citizen or current Permanent Resident, the application fee is $105; for all others, the fee is $125.When you apply for graduate admission online, you will be required to submit the application fee using a major credit card. The application fee is non-refundable. RL You are required to submit three (3) letters of recommendation.MA/Credential applicants: You should have at least one (1) academic letter and two (2) from individuals providing information about your experience working with children.You will be able to send your recommenders an electronic invitation through the online application. In that invitation, they will receive instructions on how to upload their letter of recommendation. Transcript Upload PDF scans of all official transcripts. Hard copies are not accepted.Upload PDF scans of your official transcripts from institutions where you did not receive a degree (e.g., community college) if you received credit that was later applied toward your degree or if credit from that institution is listed on your bachelor's degree transcript.