PS Please include specific information about your research experience in your Statement of Purpose. You may also use the Statement to amplify your comments about your choice of Home Program(s), and how your past experiences and current interests are related to your choice. Personal Statements should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). Make sure to set your computer to Western European or other English-language setting. We cannot guarantee the ability to access your statement if it is submitted in other fonts. Fee The application fee is $125, is non-refundable, and must be received by the application deadline. Acceptable form of payment is by credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Electronic check payments or checks by mail are not accepted. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Please be sure that you ask for a recommendation from at least one individual who can address your potential for original and creative research. In most cases, that individual would be the person in charge of or guiding your most recent research activities. It is very important that you contact your recommenders before submitting their information in the online application. You must choose whether or not you waive your right to see a recommendation before you submit the recommender's information. It may be that a recommender will not submit a recommendation if you have not waived the right to see it. This should be discussed in advance. All recommendations must be submitted using the online application system. Transcript Applicants are required to upload copies of their official transcripts/academic records directly into the online application. When completing the Educational History section of the application, you will be asked to list every college and university you have attended for a year or more, and any degree program in which you are currently enrolled. You will also need to upload copies of your transcripts/academic records (including any legends/keys). Official transcripts will be required for applicants who are selected for an interview. Please do not send, or have sent any transcript to us or to your program until that time.