PS A personal statement (750 – 1000 words), in which you narrate how you arrived at your decision to pursue a graduate degree in English at Michigan State University. Describe how your personal background, experience, history, and any challenges you have encountered have informed this decision. CV A curriculum vita. Fee Graduate International $75.00 RL Three letters of recommendation from faculty acquainted with your scholarly work and qualified to comment upon your suitability for graduate study. When you create your profile for the online application, you will be asked to submit the contact information of your three recommenders. They will then automatically receive a link with information on how to upload their letters to the system. Be sure to create your profile well in advance of the December 15 deadline, so that your recommenders can send their letters before that deadline, as well. Transcript Two copies of official transcripts. We do not accept scanned copies or copies uploaded by the applicant. Transcripts must be original and sent from the school via mail or email only. Mailing and Email Address: Department of English Attn: Trisha Bell Wells Hall C614 619 Red Cedar Rd Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Email: belltris@msu.edu