PS The applicant must submit a two-page statement describing how the IDMA can fulfill the applicant’s academic and intellectual goals. The statement should demonstrate evidence of intellectual curiosity, outline how you have engaged with a research problem in the past, or identify a question you would like to guide your research going forward. The applicant should bear in mind that autobiographical information is not a necessary part of the statement. The statement should specify topics of interest and the faculty members with whom the applicant would like to study. It is strongly recommended that the applicants contact IDMA faculty members before applying to the program. GPA The undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Fee There is a $50 application fee, payable by credit card as part of the online application process. RL These letters should be written by professors with whom you have studied or worked. The letters must be written in English. The recommendation letters may be submitted via http://app.applyyourself.com/?id=up-as">Applyyourself, Transcript An official transcript is required from each undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) school attended (one copy of each transcript). The undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.