PS Applicants must upload a statement of purpose in 250-500 words that clearly states their purpose in undertaking graduate study at the George Washington University; academic objectives, research interests, and career plans; and related qualifications including collegiate, professional, and community activities. The statement of purpose must be written by the applicant. Any essay found to be plagiarized, copied, or written by someone else,  will result in the immediate termination of their application's review and denied admission. CV A current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) should be uploaded with the online application form in .pdf or .docx format. If you have published articles in peer-reviewed publications, please include them as a hyperlink. Fee Application fee: $75 RL A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation are required to be submitted with your online application form. If you would like to be considered for funding, you must provide three (3) letters of recommendation. On the online application form, you must provide the full name and email address for each of your recommenders. The system will automatically send them an email with a link to submit the letter online. The letters should be from a professor, work supervisor, or colleague who is able to speak to your potential and abilities to succeed in the master's program. Transcript Applicants must provide scanned copies of unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended (regardless of whether credit or degree was obtained) with the online application form. Please scan the front and back of each page of the transcript. Please scan clearly in the highest resolution possible.  Please upload documents in .pdf or .docx format. Plese do not mail official transcripts to our office. For international applicants, please see additional requirements for foreign transcripts.