PS Your statement of purpose should identify personal and professional goals. It should also discuss your development to date and your intentions regarding graduate study and life beyond Stanford. The ME Graduate Admissions Committee reads your statement of purpose with interest because, along with the letters of recommendation, it offers insight into who you are as an individual. Your statement of purpose should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). Fee The application fee is $125, is non-refundable, and must be received by the appropriate application deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation are required — one letter must come from an academic source, although we prefer at least two. If your background includes industrial experience or involvement in leadership, public service, or entrepreneurial activities, you may wish to include one reference who can comment on that part of your experience. Recommendations must be submitted online. Please see the "Recommendations" section of the online application for information. Transcript One original, official transcript from all colleges or universities attended full time for one year or more are required. Transcripts can be received via mail or electronically. Send them to: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Admissions Office Stanford University 440 Escondido Mall Building 530, Room 125 Stanford, California 94305-3030 Official electronic transcripts can be sent to meinquiry@stanford.edu.