Transcript: Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts from all universities attended. These must be uploaded directly to the online application. Official transcripts will not be required until a student is officially admitted to the program. Personal Statement: The Statement of Intent may be submitted in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Recommendation Letter: The application must include three letters of recommendation that have been uploaded electronically. No hard copies will be accepted. Writing Sample: Applicants should submit a previously written research paper in Spanish or Portuguese at least eight pages in length. The paper should be formatted according to the desired area of emphasis and should reflect the student’s best work.