PS A statement of purpose (600 word maximum) Applicants are encouraged to compose the statement in a text-only word processor such as Notepad or TextEdit, review the statement for errors, then cut and paste the final version into the text box in the SOPHAS application. The statement of purpose should describe your: Reasons for interest in your application degree. Research/professional interests. Career goals. Reason(s) for interest in Indiana University. CV A Curriculum Vitae or Resume is desired by most admission committee members. Fee The fee for submitting your first SOPHAS application is $135. For each additional school, there is a fee of $50. RL Three Letters of Recommendation from those who are best able to assess your ability to be successful in a graduate degree program. Ideally, your recommenders are recent professors, researchers or employers in a related field. Transcript Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent from each institution's registrar directly to SOPHAS. Official transcripts are required from all previously attended colleges and universities. This includes current and former IU students applying for admission. Photocopies of official transcripts or unofficial records will not be accepted. You can print Official Transcript Request Form(s) from your SOPHAS online application. Non-U.S. Transcripts must be sent through World Education Services (WES). SOPHAS will not accept non-US transcripts directly from students or institutions. For more information, please go to the following link: http://www.wes.org/.