PS We require applicants to answer a series of short answer questions. If you have not submitted your answers yet, then you may submit your responses online or via email at intladm@pitt.edu. Please be sure to include your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, date of birth, and student ID (if known) in your email. Answer all three questions: Describe yourself. Why is studying in the U.S. and at Pitt a good choice for you? Have you had an experience where you had to adjust to a culture other than your own? GPA A minimum overall and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required. However, a GPA of 3.5 or higher is strongly recommended. A grade below C- in a CSD major or prerequisite course is not acceptable and should be repeated. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission may be considered if strong evidence of their ability to complete a graduate program is provided Fee $45 application fee in U.S. dollars. We are unable to accept checks from banks outside of the country unless they have a branch in the U.S. RL A minimum of three letters of recommendation (LOR) are required. We strongly suggest that two of the LOR be from college-level instructors in your major with whom you took a course. Please note that CSDCAS will ONLY accept electronic letters of recommendation; Transcript Official transcripts from every accredited US college and/or University attended. This does NOT include transcripts for study abroad classes. Send to CSDCAS;Mail the foreign transcript evaluation to: CSDCAS Verification Department,P.O. Box 9113,Watertown, MA 02471