PS Your statement of purpose should explain how you became interested in your field of choice; the contribution you hope to make to your field; and how you believe GW's program will help you reach your career goals. If there is anything unusual in your transcripts, standardized testing, or resume that you wish to explain to the admissions committee, please include this information in your Statement of Purpose. CV If there is anything unusual in your transcripts, standardized testing, or resume that you wish to explain to the admissions committee, please include this information in your Statement of Purpose. Fee The cost for a SOPHAS application is $135 for the first school or program to which you apply. RL Two letters of recommendation (Note: A third letter is required of doctoral applicants)Two letters of recommendation (Note: A third letter is required of doctoral applicants) Transcript Official transcripts from all academic institutions from which you earned credit* * A course-by-course transcript evaluation of all international degrees must be submitted directly to SOPHAS. World Education Services (WES) is the preferred provider.