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 Three letters of recommendation must be submitted from people who are likely to comment on your academic aptitude and research abilities. You will indicate who they are and their contact information when you complete the application. They will be contacted automatically and provided with instructions on how to submit their recommendation letter online. Transcript You must upload a scanned copy of your transcript(s) from each college or university previously attended. If your college was outside the United States, please include an English summary of your transcript if it is not in English. If it is against an institution's policy to send transcripts to you, the transcripts can be mailed by the school directly to the Field at the address below.