PS Typically, the personal statement will incorporate the following: Your reasons for pursuing graduate study at Binghamton University Your personal background Your academic history Your work and internship experience Your future plans Other information that may be of special interest and importance to the graduate admissions committee GPA A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career A 3.0 GPA during your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail") A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail") CV Your résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) should include your name, contact information, educational degrees and certificates, and your work and volunteer experience listed in reverse chronological order. You should also include additional information relevant to your program, such as research experience, teaching experience, published works, grants or fellowships, awards, professional associations and professional licenses. Fee Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable graduate degree program application fee. RL The Graduate School requires 2 letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment authoritatively on your academic achievements and/or work or internship experience related to your program. Transcript All transcripts submitted to the Graduate School must be officially translated into English for review. Transcripts from some international institutions do not specifically state that a degree has been granted. If your transcript does not show that your degree has been conferred or awarded, you will also need to submit an official (attested) diploma.