PS Your personal statement should showcase your strengths and provide an overview of your background, goals, academic and professional aspirations, and a commitment to public service. The personal statement should be approximately two to four pages. If you wish to address any weaknesses in your application, it is better to write a separate, succinct, fact-based explanation as an addendum. GPA You are required to enter your GPA on the application form when you enter your previous education for degrees received. Although it is not required for your GPA to be on a 4.0 scale, that is preferred for WWS applicants CV Your résumé should be one to two pages and provide a list of your employment activities, community service, education, academic and professional honors. A brief annotation of job responsibilities, leadership and awards is helpful. Fee Application Fee: $90 RL The electronic application asks for three academic letters of recommendation; however, WWS requires that at least one letter should be professional and one should be academic. The third should come from a faculty member, administrator or professional who can comment on your commitment to public service. Be sure that writers of references understand your reasons for applying to the Woodrow Wilson School as well as your goals and strengths. Transcript Faculty evaluate applicants’ aptitude for courses in economic and quantitative analysis. There is no prescribed undergraduate major for the MPA degree, but familiarity with social science disciplines makes the learning curve less steep at the outset. Within the Graduate School’s electronic application you will be asked only for unofficial copies of degree transcripts to be uploaded, but WWS requires ALL transcripts from any institution you have attended. You can upload additional transcripts in the Additional Education section of the application. Study-abroad transcripts also are required unless the courses and grades are listed on your undergraduate transcript. PPIA fellows should also upload their summer program evaluations in the Additional Education section.