PS A one- to two-page clearly articulated statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should contain information about your prior academic training and the motivations for pursuing pursue doctoral study in general and second language acquisition at The University of Iowa in particular, with some description of possible areas of specific interest. We read the statement of purpose to get evidence of a clear focus of scholarly interest and of the fit between this focus and our program. GPA Strong applicants have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.50 in work toward the master’s degree CV A curriculum vitae Fee You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants). RL Three letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with the student's record Transcript A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment. For international records, all records should bear the original stamp or seal of the institution and the signature of a school official. Documents not in English must be accompanied by a complete, literal, English translation, certified by the issuing institution.