PS The statement of purpose should be structured as follows – Answer the following four questions (maximum of 125 words on each question with a maximum of 500 word limit for the entire document. It is strongly recommended that you adhere to the 500-word maximum.): Why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in industrial engineering at ISU? What are your career goals after completing your degree? How have your background, education, and/or experiences prepared you for graduate study? What are your research interests for a thesis or dissertation? (for M.S. and Ph.D. applicants only). CV A short résumé or Curriculum vitae (in PDF format), submitted with your online application. Fee The fees for applying are $60.00 for domestic students and $100.00 for international students. RL Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (LOR) MUST be submitted electronically with your online application. Transcript Unofficial* transcripts from every academic institution you attended for which a degree was conferred. (*IF* you are admitted, the Office of Admissions will require all OFFICIAL copies delivered to them.)