PS Personal Statement Content for all applicants (MS, PhD, and 3+2 students after completion of their first year at Rutgers) The personal statement should include four separate paragraphs, each addressing one of the following topics: 1. Describe your academic preparation, achievements and interests. 2. Which of the following program options do you want to pursue and what skills do you hope to learn after completing that option? * Air Pollution Science and Technology * Environmental Chemistry * Environmental Engineering * Environmental Microbiology * Exposure Assessment (PhD only) * Pollution Prevention and Control 3. Which of the programa??s faculty member(s) do you want to work with and why? You are encouraged to contact faculty in the program to gauge compatibility and investigate options for financial support if needed. 4. What are your career goals after you complete your graduate studies at Rutgers? GPA There is a strict university requirement of a minimum GPA of 3.0 for entry into any graduate degree program. The department may advocate for entry of a student with a lower GPA under exceptional circumstances Fee $70 application fee RL Letters of recommendation (3): Fill in your recommenders' email addresses carefully so that they can receive your request and submit your recommendation without delay. Please refer to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/before-you-apply for more information. Transcript All official transcripts (submission procedure describes how to transfer official transcripts to Rutgers) Your institution(s) should send original, official transcripts, showing your degree awarded, to the appropriate graduate admissions office. If your institution is a sending member of Parchment, eScrip-Safe, or National Student Clearinghouse, Rutgers will be able to receive your official transcripts electronically. We also accept electronic transcripts from India sent via TrueCopy Credentials. View address information for Graduate and Professional Admissions offices(http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/about/contact-us). If the official copy of your transcript will be delayed past the program deadline, consider uploading an unofficial, scanned copy of your transcripts.