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. GPA Admitted applicants usually have a GPA in excess of 3.50 (4.00 scale), Fee The nonrefundable application fee of $105 must be submitted with the online application RL Two letters of recommendation from persons who can appraise the academic potential of the applicant Transcript Students who have already earned an M.S. degree should also submit a graduate school transcript; all transcripts should be uploaded into the online application form; students who are subsequently admitted and accept the offer of admission will be required to submit an official paper transcript prior to matriculation