PS A Personal Statement telling us why you are interested in microbiology and describing your previous research experience. CV A CV is requested but not required. Besides basic information about the applicant, a CV should include oral and poster research presentations, journal publications, relevant research experience, and any summer internships or work after graduation. A CV can be uploaded as Supporting Material after the Rutgers application has been submitted. Fee $70 nonrefundable application fee RL Three letters of reference are required. The best reference letters are written by research advisors and professors teaching advanced courses. Please give your reference writers adequate time to submit their letters. We will review your application with less than three letters but it is to your advantage to have all three letters sent on time. Transcript Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are needed. Unofficial copies of transcripts should be uploaded as Supporting Material after the Rutgers application has been submitted. Official copies of transcripts can be sent to Graduate and Professional Admissions (http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/about/contact-us).