PS a statement of purpose describing the intended field of study, the insights or experiences that lay behind the decision to specialize in this area, and the kinds of questions which the applicant hopes to explore. This statement should be as specific as possible, and applicants are encouraged to contact the professor(s) with whom they hope to work before submitting the application. Sample of written work such as a research paper submitted for an undergraduate class or a master’s thesis. GPA An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale. If the student attends a college that only gives Passes or Credits for the first year of study, then these grades will be evaluated as C for GPA admission purposes unless the student provides actual grades. whose GPA does not meet the requirements stated above may be admitted on a provisional basis for M.A. study only. RL letters of recommendation that describe the applicant’s achievements and potential for intellectual growth Have your references send their letters to you. Do not open the envelopes. We need TWO (2) sealed originals of each letter Transcript Have your school(s) send your transcripts to you. Do not open the envelopes. We need TWO (2) sealed official copies of each transcript. Photocopies are NOT acceptable. We know that procuring transcripts from overseas schools can be difficult, but this is not a requirement that can be waived. We will need transcripts, in English, with the degree posted for every school you attended. If your school does not offer English transcripts, we will need an official (notarized) translation. Some overseas documents will need to be evaluated by World Educational Services