PS Personal Statement: A personal statement is a statement which should discuss the applicant's intellectual and professional interest in graduate study in the one or more of the areas in Physics and Astronomy. This statement carries significant weight in admissions decisions. GPA Minimum GPA for admission with full status is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (see FAQ). Fee Application Fee: $50.00 US Dollars RL Three letters of recommendation: Use our cover page and submit online by the recommender after you initiate the application, or by mail at the address below) Transcript Copies of transcripts for all college-level institutions attended with or without degree(s) conferred must be uploaded as well. These may be unofficial transcripts for the review process. Certified (official) transcripts and translations of all undergraduate and graduate study will be required as soon as degrees are awarded and no later than prior to enrollment. Minimum GPA for admission with full status is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (see FAQ).