PS Academic Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose describes your skills, achievements, and relevant experience; professional, intellectual, research interests; and career objectives. Submit it electronically via the online application. Fee The application fee for U.S. citizens and permanent residents is $75, and the fee for international students is $90. RL Three Letters of Recommendation: Recommenders should submit letters electronically via the Rackham online application. Transcript Official Transcripts: Send official transcripts of courses taken and degrees posted at each post-secondary institution attended/attending and at any international institutions (if you have completed or are completing a degree program at an international institution). Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions (if not in English) must be accompanied by certified English translations. Please do not send transcripts from study abroad programs and/or two-year institutions, such as community colleges. In addition, upload one set of transcripts when you complete the online application.