PS The Statement of Purpose should describe your main professional and research interests and your career goals. The length should be about 500 words, or two to three pages double-spaced. Upload your Statement into the ApplyYourself system. GPA An overall grade average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required on the undergraduate record. Fee The non-refundable graduate application fee for international applicants is $65. Applications submitted after the application deadline will incur an additional $30 late fee, even if an academic department has a later deadline. Applications are not complete until the application fee has been paid. Please do not send cash. RL Submit three personal recommendation letters from former professors or work colleagues.The recommender may write the letter using the form in the ApplyYourself system, or on the letterhead (stationery) of his/her organization or university, and then scan and upload the letter into the ApplyYourself form. Transcript An international application can be evaluated with an unofficial transcript. After acceptance, official transcripts and diplomas are required of all previous university-level schooling, showing the degrees awarded. To be considered official, transcripts and diplomas must be mailed by the schools attended directly to the Admissions Office (for international applicants, to International Admissions). Official transcripts and diplomas are required in the original language, with official English translations if the school does not routinely issue official transcripts and diplomas in English.