PS A personal statement or essay consisting of the answers to the following questions: What educational background and scientific research or employment experience prepare you for this degree program? What are your long-term professional objectives? What specific attributes of the program make you feel that this degree is appropriate to help you achieve your professional objectives? GPA A four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any academic field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. CV A resume or curriculum vitae documents your prior work experience, publications, honors and awards received and a summary of your educational credentials. Fee A $75 application fee is due when you submit your online application. RL Three Letters of Recommendation Recommendation forms are emailed directly from the online application to the three recommenders whose names and email addresses you provide. Instructions for returning the completed forms is included in the emails. At least one letter must be from a professor, other letters can be from employers or others who have had a supervisory relationship with you and are able to assess your potential for success in graduate studies. Transcript Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework is required with your application. Do not mail official transcripts during the applicant stage. An English translation must accompany transcripts issued in a language other than English.