PS According to the Graduate School’s Application Supplemental Form (ASF): “Write a brief (1000-2000 word) statement addressing the following two questions: 1.) What are your reasons for undertaking graduate study at the University of Maryland? Indicate, if appropriate, any specific areas of research interest. You may wish to discuss past work in your intended field and allied fields, your plans for a professional career, or how you developed your interest in or knowledge of your chosen subject. 2.) What life experiences that you have had that you feel have prepared you to pursue a graduate degree at a large, diverse institution such as the University of Maryland? Among the items you might care to include would be your financial, community, and family background, whether you are the first person in your family to pursue a higher education, or any other factors that you feel would contribute to the diversity of our academic community. You may also wish to give the graduate admissions committee some examples of your determination to pursue your goals, your initiative and ability to develop ideas, and/or your capacity for working through problems independently.” GPA The average undergraduate GPA of our admitted students is 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). CV CV is required Fee Non-refundable application fee (currently $75.00). RL Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically Transcript In the online application to the Graduate School, you will be able to upload a copy of your official transcript in the Previous Education section. This is sufficient for the purpose of your application. If you are offered admission and choose to enroll in the University of Maryland, you will need to send your official (in a sealed envelope) transcript along with a literal English translation and proof of the award of your degree if necessary to: The Graduate School University of Maryland 2123 Lee Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742