PS Your statement of purpose should address your academic research interests, past research experience, and future career goals. Fee Pay the application fee using a credit card. Unfortunately, we cannot waive or defer the fee. RL Request three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your academic performance and research potential. We recommend that at least two letters come from faculty. Recommendation letters should be submitted electronically through the online application, if at all possible. (Paper copies of your letters of recommendation are discouraged, but if you absolutely must submit a recommendation letter by postal mail, click here.) Transcript Have your official transcripts, certificates, or diplomas mailed to Rackham at the address below. These official paper copies are required in addition to the electronic transcript images you uploaded. You must request these from the institutions involved. If you have a foreign transcript, include both the official document in the original language and an official English translation. Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies University of Michigan 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070