PS In the ApplyYourself system there are three options for statements to upload. We only require statement #1 or the statement of purpose.Please include in your statement of purpose: 1. Expressed area of research interest 2. Expressed understanding of academic research 3. Fit of research interests with those of the faculty 4. Expression of career goals GPA We consider the quality of the school(s) attended, major field, graduate experience, and degrees. A 3.0 or higher GPA is recommended for undergraduate work and a 3.5 or higher GPA for graduate work. Fee All applicants must submit an application fee. The fee is set by the university and cannot be waived or deferred. The current fee is $95 for international applicants and $75 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The fee is paid online when you submit your application. RL We require 3 letters of recommendation that should be uploaded via the ApplyYourself system online, or emailed to csom-phd@umn.edu. For uploading the letters via AY please follow the instructions on the Graduate School Application Information page. If your recommender cannot access the Internet, please have her/him mail the letter directly to the PhD office: PhD Program in Business Administration Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota 321 Nineteenth Avenue South Suite 4-205 Minneapolis, MN 55455-043_number:8 Transcript We require a bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from a recognized college or university. Many areas prefer a master's degree. Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended (If requested, international applicants may need to send additional transcript information.) Transcripts must be uploaded via the Apply Yourself web site and may be unofficial, however upon admission to the school we require official transcripts to be sent directly to the university.