PS Please 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. GPA We also require that you complete and submit the GPA calculation page, which can be downloaded here. Please calculate your GPA based on a 4.0 scale, using the numerical formula provided on the GPA calculation page. This required document must be submitted online by the application deadline of December 1, 2017. Fee All applicants are required to pay the Graduate Admissions fee.You must submit an application fee when you apply. The application fee is not re-fundable. If you are a U.S. citizen or current permanent resident, the application fee is $105; for all others, the fee is $125. RL The Graduate Division requires that all students submit three (3) letters of recommendation from faculty and employers, if applicable, in support of their applications to graduate school. Letters of recommendation may only be submitted electronically through the Graduate Division’s Application online system. You will need to submit the correct email addresses of your recommenders. Please ensure that your three (3) letter writers submit the required letters of recommendation to the Graduate Division’s online admissions system before the application deadline (December 1, 2017).Special Note for International Students: Paper copies of recommendation letters are NOT admissible, and will NOT be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. All recommendation letters must be submitted online. Please be sure to notify your recommenders accordingly. Transcript Please be sure to upload official transcripts from each college or university you have attended.