PS A written goal statement which evidences congruence between the applicant’s research interests and School of Nursing faculty research. Specific instructions for essay content and formatting can be found under the “Documents” tab above before upload. GPA A minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall (based on a 4.0 scale) on all graduate level coursework CV Submit a current CV/Resume to NursingCAS in the “Documents" tab above. Fee Application fees are $50 for domestic students and $60 for international students. RL Three (3) references from individuals with expertise to comment on the applicant’s capability for research and scholarship (for example, University professors, employers); at least one of the references must be from a doctoral prepared nurse. Transcript Submit official transcripts- All official transcripts must be mailed from the issuing institution’s registrar’s office directly to NursingCAS. In order to expedite the processing be sure to include the transcript request form. Please send transcripts as early as possible and no less than 4 weeks before the application deadline due to the time needed by Nursing CAS to verify your application. Mailing Address: NursingCAS Transcript Department P.O. Box 9201 Watertown, MA 02471