PS Statement of purpose (not to exceed 500 words) addressing intellectual interests and professional and academic goals. The statement of purpose is a critical component of the SSP application. Please carefully explain how the SSP specifically fits into your future academic and professional plans. Applicants should not submit a writing sample. CV CV is required Fee $90.00 Application Fee - paid to the Office of Graduate Admissions RL Letters of recommendation from three individuals who can assess the applicant's qualifications and preparation for graduate work in security studies. Letters of recommendation are to be submitted electronically using the ApplyYourself online application system. Personal letters of recommendation - from colleagues, coaches, and family friends, for example - are not accepted. Transcript Official transcripts. Applicants for admission must provide transcripts of all work beyond secondary school, including course work transferred from community colleges and study abroad institutions. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing university's registrar office to the Office of Graduate Admissions. For students currently enrolled in another graduate or undergraduate degree program, transcripts must include the current semester. Students who have attended or graduated from a foreign college or university must provide an official transcript and translation in English. The translation should not be interpretive (i.e. grades should not be translated into the U.S. system) and should be signed by the translator. PPIA and IIPP candidates must include the summer institute evaluation.