PS Faculty are most interested with your academic and research background, interest in pursuing the degree, research interests, and professional plans. You should also state whether you will need financial assistance in order to pursue the degree. We suggest no more than 3 pages double-spaced. Most applicants are able to express themselves in two double-spaced pages.  If more is needed, that is acceptable. GPA A: We actively seek students who have a GPA of 3.5 or more with competitive GRE scores (>300 total). CV Résumé or CV Fee Application fee: $75 for domestic students, $100 for international students RL Request at least three letters of recommendation in support of your application for admission. List the names of recommenders in the fields on page three of the Graduate School application along with their e-mail addresses. They will receive a link to access a secure page, where they can submit your recommendation quickly and easily via the Web. You should get letters from professors who have taught you and know you well. Their letters should describe your academic work in detail, so that the Graduate Committee can be assured that you can complete a rigorous graduate program. If you have done undergraduate research, the committee will expect a letter from the professor who supervised that work. Letters from work supervisors may be of value to document your work ethic. Transcript The Graduate Coordinator will periodically post comments on the online tracking site with an update on the status of their applications. If you have not received any notification, you may e-mail the Graduate Coordinator. However, applications can be stalled if one of the letters of reference, transcripts, or personal statement has not been received. Applications may also be delayed in the Department evaluation.