PS The academic statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how this graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. Consult your graduate program website for any additional requirements for the academic statement of purpose. Contact information is listed in our Programs of Study. GPA GPA of 3.0 (minimum) CV A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume describes your education, work experience, research publications, teaching experience, professional activities, volunteer activity, community engagement, honors and awards. Fee Non-U.S. citizens, $90 RL 3 letters of recommendation Transcript E-transcript Instructions Request that the Registrar (or Recorder of Records) send an electronic transcript to racketranscripts@umich.edu. It cannot be an e-mail attachment or forwarded e-mail. If the institution uses National Student Clearing House as their electronic transcript vendor, select ‘Electronic Transcript Exchange’ as the delivery method if that is an option. If the institution uses Parchment as their electronic transcript vendor, select "An Academic Organization, Admissions Office, Business, or Other Organization" and search for “University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School.” Do not select "Yourself or Another individual." If possible, fill out and include a Transcripts/Academic Records Submission Form for each e-transcript submitted. We acknowledge that some e-transcript systems do not have an upload function. If it is not possible to include the form, it can be omitted. Paper Transcript Instructions If an e-transcript option is not available, send a paper transcript, in the envelope sealed by the institution, directly to: Rackham Graduate School 915 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1070 USA