PS Statement of Purpose. Your statement of purpose should describe your mathematical background, previous research experience and your primary areas of interest for your future work. Typical statements of purpose are about one or two pages long. CV Additionally, it would be helpful if you uploaded copies of the following as part of your application on this website:Current curriculum vitae. Fee A $125 application fee is required of all applicants. This fee must be paid online using a credit card at the time of submission.  RL Reference letters. You must submit contact information for at least three professional references who are willing to write you a letter of recommendation. At least one of these references should be from the college you most recently attended. Your reference writers will be asked to submit their letter to us directly through this website (or by postal mail if absolutely necessary). Transcript Official Transcripts. A transcript from all college-level institutions you attended, whether or not you received a degree there. Official copies should be mailed to our department at the address below.