PS Statement of Purpose: A brief and focused essay about your career and research goals, and how you intend to achieve these goals. It should also describe your accomplishments thus far along your projected career path. GPA Applicants must meet minimum requirements for admission to the University (overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and a combined GRE Verbal + Quantitative score). However, a GPA of 3.5 and a combined GRE V/Q score of at least 315 are preferred. CV A Curriculum Vitae is required. Fee The application fee is $90 for all graduate programs, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175). We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card. RL Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be submitted online. Hard copies will not be accepted. Transcript Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Upload copies of official transcripts to the online application system. Mail official transcripts to the USC Office of Graduate Admissions. See instructions below.