PS The Personal Statement is an essay written in 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, and typed in a font no smaller than 12 point. In your Personal Statement discuss why you have chosen to pursue the PhD in social work at Boston University by discussing the following questions: – Why have you chosen to pursue a doctoral degree? What are your academic interests? Have you identified faculty with whom you are interested in working with? – How would a doctoral degree in Social Work integrate your professional and academic experiences and allow you to accomplish your professional goals? What are your professional objectives? – Why do you feel the PhD Program in Social Work at Boston University is a good fit for you? What aspects of the Program interest you? – Explain any experience you have with research and grants. The Personal Statement is uploaded directly to the online application under “Program Materials” and then “Documents”. CV The Résumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an excellent opportunity for applicants to showcase their own professional and academic experiences. The Résumé or CV can document research, teaching and publication experiences, conference attendance and presentations, awards and honors received, and activities and volunteer work participation. The Résumé/CV is uploaded directly to the online application under “Program Materials” and then “Documents”. Fee To be considered, applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $95. RL Three Letters of Recommendation are submitted in support of the application. Letters of Recommendation should be written by those who know an applicant well and can speak thoughtfully to their individuality, interests, and ability and potential in the academics, research, and to a career in Social Work. In the “Program Materials”, “Recommendations” section of the online application, applicants will be asked to provide email addresses for each recommender. When entered, an email request is automatically sent to the recommender with information on how to submit an evaluation and letter of support. Transcript Copies of transcripts must be uploaded as a .pdf document to the online application. Documents created (i.e. in Word or Excel) to replicate transcript information is not acceptable and will not be considered. Applicants currently in degree programs are asked to submit a copy of the transcript as it appears “in progress”. Applicants admitted to the Program will be asked to submit official transcripts to demonstrate degree conferral. For applicants who participated in study abroad programs, a separate transcript is not required as long as the course name, number of credits, and grade appear on the transcript of your home institution. For international applicants submitting foreign transcripts not written in English, please have your academic credentials evaluated by WES (World Education Services). WES reports can be ordered via the online application when completing the “Academic History” section.