PS (~1 page) This should include specific academic interests that the applicant wishes to pursue. Applicants should include primary and secondary research interests (see below), relevant background, previous experience, and the mentor’s name. For applicants with no previous background in cognitive science, the statement should describe their formal background, previous exposure to issues in cognitive science, particular interests in the field, and why this program is an appropriate program of study and research for them. GPA 3.0 GPA or better CV Be sure to include relevant background and research experience in an up-to-date copy of your uploaded resume or CV. Fee Have application fee payment ready to submit. A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is required for each application to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences RL Exactly two letters of recommendation are required. In the online application you will be asked to provide the recommenders’ contact information, which will trigger an automated instructional email to those individuals. One letter must be from your faculty mentor, in which he/she supports your application, approves intended coursework/research proposal, and evaluates your suitability for our program. The second recommendation should be detailed, address the applicant’s suitability for study/research in cognitive science, provide an evaluation of the candidate’s previous research experience (if relevant) and future promise, as well as contact information. Both recommenders must submit online through the provided application system instructions. Transcript One unofficial transcript must be uploaded for each higher education institution you previously attended or are currently attending. All transcripts must be in English; if translation is required it must be from a professional third-party service, then both the translation and the original language transcript must be provided. If admitted, you will then be required to submit final official transcripts to the graduate admissions office