PS Please answer the following questions in your personal statement. Why do you want to obtain a PhD in Planning and Public Policy? (250-500 words) What are your specific research interests within the field of Planning and Public Policy? (500-750 words) Why is the Bloustein School an appropriate doctoral program in which to pursue your research interests? (250-500 words) What else should the admissions committee know about you when evaluating your application? (250-500 words) GPA Most international applicants will not have a Grade Point Average (GPA) that is based on the 4-point scale used in the United States. If this is the case for you, please enter 0.00 on the electronic application. GPA information is used for statistical purposes and your transcripts will clarify your academic achievement. CV Vitae/Resume (must be uploaded electronically via graduate admissions website) Fee $70 nonrefundable application fee RL Letters of recommendation (3): Fill in your recommenders' email addresses carefully so that they can receive your request and submit your recommendation without delay. Please refer to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/before-you-apply for more information. Transcript All documents should be submitted electronically via the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions or, as in the case for resume and sample of writing, via admissions upload site, with exception of the official transcripts. Transcripts should be submitted via USPS to the address below: Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 56 College Avenue New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Phone: 848-932-7711 Fax: 732-932-8231 If the official copy of your transcript will be delayed past the program deadline, consider uploading an unofficial, scanned copy of your transcripts.