PS Provide a Statement of Purpose that describes your research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. A detailed description of your research experience is strongly recommended. Please limit your Statement of Purpose to two pages. GPA An excellent academic record Fee Non-U.S. citizens, $90 RL Strong letters of recommendation from lab mentors. Solicit three letters of recommendation from research mentors or professors who can evaluate your academic and scientific potential. These letters must be sent electronically. As you complete the Rackham Graduate School application, you will have the opportunity to send electronic invitations to professors/mentors to submit letters of recommendation. It is highly recommended that you use the online recommender system. If your recommenders are unable to use this system, you should contact PIBS (pibs@umich.edu (link sends e-mail) ) immediately for further instructions. Transcript Upload an electronic transcript (can be unofficial scanned version) directly into the online application by the December 1 deadline. You only need to upload transcripts from post-secondary institutions that will result in a degree. Then, as soon as possible, submit an official transcript for any degrees earned or in progress to Rackham Admissions (not to PIBS). Please refer to Rackham’s instructions on uploading and mailing transcripts (link is external)