PS A statement of purpose, decribing interests and motivation to pursue a PhD degree. Not that your stament will be read by physicsts outside your field and it should be understandable for anyone with a Bachelor degree in Physics. We are looking for a statement that shows your excitement for physics or astronomy and please refrain from too much technical details because that easily makes it boring to someone who is not in the field. The length should not be longer than one page. Please do not cut and paste your personal statement from Microsoft Word because that becomes unreadable on Macintosh computers we are using. GPA The University sets the minimum GPA at 3.0. Do not apply if your GPA is below this. The average GPA of the admitted students in 2013 was about 3.5. (These numbers are on a scale where the maximum GPA is 4.0.) The Admissions Committee will look at the individual grades very carefully. A student with a lower GPA may receive serious consideration, if the science and mathematics grades are high. CV CV Fee The application fee for 2017 (Spring, Summer or Fall admission) is $100. RL Three letters of recommendation which should be submitted online. Please tell the faculty not to cut and paste from Microsoft Word. Transcript All applications must be submitted online at app.applyyourself.com/?id=sunysb-gs. Only applications for which the transcripts and other supporting documentation (CV's, etc.) have been uploaded electronically will be considered and only electronically uploaded recommendation letters are acceptable. Once you are admitted we will request two paper copies of your official transcripts.