PS Personal Statement of Purpose and Goals is very important for us to assess your sincerity, motivation, and expectations. Remember: If you are applying to one of the M.S. with Emphasis programs, please specify the program in the first line of this statement. Fee International: $95.00 RL Three (3) Letters of Recommendation You should list the three people who will write your letters of recommendation. These letters are a very important part of your application, since they are used to estimate your potential and motivation for graduate work in mathematics. Usually these letters are from mathematicians with whom you've been involved in advanced coursework or research projects. Only letters from those listed by the applicant on the application will be accepted. Letter writers should upload letters in pdf version to the online application system Transcript Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. Do not mail paper copies of your transcripts, there is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. If you are admitted, you must submit orfficial transcripts or academic records before you enroll at the University of Minnesota.