PS Please discuss your academic and career objectives. It should be around 500 words in length. Be as specific as you can about the area in which you plan to study and your reasons for wishing to study at the University of Pennsylvania.If you are applying to certificate program, your personal statement should include a paragraph (~200 words) reflecting your interest in those programs in addition to the doctoral discipline. CV Resume/CV (Please DO NOT include GPA and/or GRE information) Fee The application fee is $80, which is due before we can begin processing your application. The fee can be paid by credit card through the online application. RL Applicants must complete an online application and submit only three letters of recommendation. The admissions system will give you an option to have your recommender submit your letter online or via postal mail. The application and letters should identify personal attributes, experiences, and accomplishments relevant to success in the program. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a degree program must arrange for at least one letter of recommendation to be sent from a faculty member at their current department. Transcript All BGS applicants are required to upload up-to-date unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. For students currently enrolled in programs, transcripts must include Spring 2016 semester grades and Fall 2016 semester course enrollment. Transcripts from completed programs should show proof of degree conferral. A final, official transcript showing conferral of degree will be required of all accepted students prior to matriculation.