PS Your statement should be typed, single-spaced and two pages in length. Describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program, your preparation for this field of study and why our program is a good fit for you, your future career plans, and other aspects of your background as well as interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. You may indicate potential faculty mentors as part of your study and research interests. Be sure to keep a copy for your records. CV Resumes are required of all applicants. Please upload your resume in the online application. Fee $125. Application fees are non-refundable and submitted with the online application.  RL Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation. In the online application, you will be asked to identify your recommenders and their email addresses. Please notify your recommenders that they will receive an email prompt to submit their recommendation online. Stanford GSE only accepts online recommendations through the application system; Stanford GSE cannot accept mailed, emailed or faxed recommendations. Recommendations should be written by people who have supervised you in an academic, employment, or community service setting. At least one should be from a university professor familiar with your academic work. Your recommendations should directly address your suitability for admission to a graduate program at Stanford GSE. Transcript College and University Transcripts The only materials we can accept by mail are official transcripts upon request. We will contact you when we are ready for you to send us the official copy of your transcripts (once you’re admitted). When submitting your online application, you will be asked to upload your transcripts as a PDF. We cannot accept mailed, emailed or faxed copies of your transcripts during the application process. Transcripts should be submitted for any institution at which you spent at least one-year doing academic study.