PS A career statement of 500 words or less that addresses your intellectual and professional goals and answers the following questions: What has prompted you to pursue graduate study in economics? What are your ultimate professional goals and aspirations? Which subfield of economics has your primary interest? (optional) Please see our frequently asked questions page for more information, or contact our Graduate Program Administrator. GPA The applicant must also have a B or better grade-point average in the total undergraduate program. Fee A $50 application fee, payable online with a credit card or by check or money order payable to the University of Pittsburgh. Applicants who indicate they are paying by check and do not submit the application fee will not be considered for admission. RL Three letters of recommendation, which must be submitted on-line. Letters should be written on letterhead stationery and signed by the recommender. Transcript Transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate programs attended, showing grades earned, degree conferred, and the date when the degree was conferred. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with the online application; official transcripts will be required of all successful applicants at the time of matriculation to the program. Applicants who are in the process of earning a degree should submit a current transcript at the time they apply. A notarized English translation is required if transcripts are in a language other than English.