PS Please include your specific field of interest at the top of your Statement of Purpose.  The Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. Please limit to two pages. Single or double space, your choice. GPA The factors that affect decisions to admit or reject applicants are the nature of the proposed project (as articulated in the academic statement of purpose) and its fit with the work of relevant faculty members, language preparation, letters of recommendation, GPAs, GREs, and the writing sample(s).  CV Curriculum Vitae or Resume 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 We require 3 letters of  recommendation and prefer electronic submission, however paper recommendations will be accepted. Be sure to register your recommenders when you fill out the online application. If the letters of recommendation will be submitted by mail click here to access the Letter of Recommendation form. Transcript Uploaded transcripts are considered unofficial, however uploaded images of transcripts will give the admissions committee the ability to review an entire application package online, thereby expediting the review process. When submitting transcripts online, upload front and back pages of the transcript(s).