PS A well-written personal statement is the most effective means of communication with the Admissions Committee. Applicants may use the personal statement to provide insight into their general background and the motivation they can bring to graduate studies. The personal statement should clearly indicate how the student's interest in a MA, PhD, or Certificate fits with department's research expertise. It also serves as a sample of the student's writing ability. CV Vita (resume) is required. Fee International students pay a $125 fee in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018, but there will be no international student fee charged in Summer 2018 RL Three letters of recommendation: At least one letter (and preferably more) must be from a professor who can attest to the applicant's academic ability, interests and promise in graduate study. Letters should be submitted by the recommenders via the Graduate School's on-line application system. Transcript Unofficial transcript(s) of all college-level or post-graduate-level work, uploaded by the applicant via the Graduate School's on-line application system. Please carefully review the Graduate School's policy on transcripts: http://grad.uc.edu/admissions/policy.html