PS The Personal Statement is one of the most important and informative aspects of the application. This statement is read carefully by the Admissions Committee and by other faculty members who are interested in recruiting a student in any given year. In particular, the review committee needs to know about the life-sciences background of each applicant, why s/he wishes to pursue graduate study in neuroscience and behavior, and why the NSB Program has been selected by the applicant. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the current research interests of NSB faculty (provided on this website). If appropriate, the applicant should indicate which areas of research and faculty laboratories are of greatest interest. If one has not yet decided on a specific area of research interest, this should also be made clear in the Personal Statement. In the latter case, the student may wish to take advantage of the option of rotating between two different laboratories during his/her first year of study. Any relevant information about prior research experience should be provided, as this is a significant factor in the selection of applicants for the on-campus interview process, which is the next stage in the review process. GPA Most successful applicants to the NSB Program have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or better. Completion of a bachelor's degree is required for admission to graduate study. Fee $75.00 International applicants RL A minimum of two reference letters are required; additional letters also may be provided at the discretion of the applicant. Transcript Official transcripts of course work taken at other institutions also are required. If they are not mailed directly from the college/university, they should be enclosed in sealed envelopes signed by the college/university.  If the official transcripts and/or degree certificate(s) are not in English, notarized English language translations in duplicate must accompany them. Do not list colleges/universities where (eight) 8 or fewer credits were taken.