TOEFL ibt: 84, IELTS: 6.5. toefl Paper 560 Upload one set of official transcripts when you complete the online application. Please check the Rackham Graduate School's website regarding Transcripts for the most up-to-date information on this process. Academic Statement of Purpose - The Statement of Purpose is the single most important item in your application. The purpose of this essay is to give the faculty a clear idea of a) why you want to pursue a career in sociology; b) what questions or problems interest you; c) how you want to address these questions; d) your subplan interest(s), if applicable (see section below); and e) why you want to pursue your graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This statement should be about 2 pages long. Personal Statement - Tell us about yourself: How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either especially plentiful or especially lacking, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. Please do not repeat your Academic Statement of Purpose. A sample of written work (e.g., a senior thesis or term paper, 10-20 pages, double-spaced) providing evidence of creative and critical thinking, quality of writing, and potential independent research. Upload with your application as ‘additional information’. Three letters of recommendation