PS How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either especially plentiful or especially lacking, or are undocumented or DACAmented, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. If you will be a graduate student with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), it is important to mention DACA in your personal statement since this is a consideration for some financial aid. The personal statement has a 500 word limit and should be different from your Academic Statement of Purpose. 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 Letters of Recommendation Transcript Mailing Address When contacting Admissions, please provide your full name and UMID number or birth date (month/day/year). Rackham Graduate School 0120 Rackham Building 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Phone: (734) 764-8129 Fax: (734) 647-7740 E-mail: rackadmis@umich.edu