PS Each applicant must submit a statement of purpose. The statement of purpose is your opportunity to help reviewers better understand your academic objectives and determine if you are a good match for the field to which you are applying. Length and Format: The statement should be one or two pages. Include your full name and the proposed field of study at the top of each page. Please use a standard font and font size for ease of reading. Topic: The statement of purpose should include your reasons for undertaking graduate work and an explanation of your academic interests, including their relation to your undergraduate study and professional goals. Some fields ask that you address particular questions in your statement of purpose. Please check with your field for field requirements. Fee The nonrefundable application fee of $105 must be submitted with the online application. RL Two letters of recommendation Transcript Successful applicants will have received a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing. For students with foreign credentials, an equivalent international degree is required. Requirements for international credentials: All transcripts, diplomas or academic records must be official documents issued by the college or university and provided in the original language. ■If not issued by the college or university as original documents, they should be notarized, full-sized photocopies. ■A certified English translation must accompany the transcript or diploma if the original language is not English. Transcripts should include grades received in each subject each year, the name of the degree program in which the applicant is enrolled, and the dates of attendance. Transcripts should be scanned and uploaded at the time of application. Admitted applicants will be required to send an official paper transcript prior to registration, as well as a certified copy of their diploma or degree certificate.