PS A written Academic Statement. Include on the application or attach a separate sheet with a concise academic statement of your plans for graduate study, your career goals, and how MSU‘s graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. GPA Competitive applicants are in the top 10% of their BS class and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0. Fee Pay the $75 nonrefundable application fee (drawn on U.S. funds) using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or an electronic check. RL Three letters of recommendation, completed by instructors or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work. Letters of recommendation must be submitted on official stationary with an original signature. Transcript One official copy of transcripts from all previous universities attended. All materials should be sent directly to the following address: Horticulture Graduate Programs Office A288 Plant and Soil Sciences Michigan State University East Lansing, Ml 48824 USA Phone: (517) 353-0324 Fax: (517) 353-0890 Email: hrtgrad@msu.edu