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Once accepted, you are required to upload official copies of your previous college/university transcripts and proof of degree(s) to complete your enrollment and begin the application review process. If accepted, please bring your official documents to the main office (414 Administration Building) of the Graduate School upon arrival to Michigan Tech.
Personal Statement:
The Statement of Purpose (3,000 character limit, including spaces) should strongly convey your purpose for applying to the selected graduate program and specify:
your passion for, and knowledge of, the intended plan of study using the language of the field;
your intended program, area of study, research interest(s), and desired advisor (if applicable);
experience you can bring to the department, including any professional and/or presentation experience;
skills that can help you succeed such as research, leadership, or publication experience.
You should review the areas of interest for the program and the research interests of Michigan Tech faculty before writing your Statement of Purpose.
Recommendation Letter:
3 Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement:
The Personal Statement (2,000 character limit, including spaces) allows you to tell your story and your experiences that have shaped your life, and can provide:
details on what is unique about you;
information on overcoming personal hardships (financial, physical, or familial);
your explanation of any discrepancies in your application;
your thoughts on how this degree will help you achieve future goals.