Supporting documents for application to the LEI program

Document #1: Applicant statement

In your FSU application, applicants should submit a self-authored, original, personal statement addressing their interest and fit for this program. This statement will be evaluated for its style, clarity of purpose, organization, grammar, and development of ideas. In the personal statement, all applicants should ensure an answer to at least these questions:

• What are your short and long-term goals?  
• What do you plan to be doing in 10 years? 
• Why have you chosen to apply to our master’s program?  
• What experiences and competencies make you a strong candidate for our program (internships, work experience, awards, research skills, teaching experience, etc.? 

Document #2: A resume

This should be carefully proofread, professional in nature, and outlines all related academic and professional experiences relevant to this program.

Document #3: Three letters of recommendation 

Applicants must arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation through the FSU application process. The letters should provide an accurate assessment of your accomplishments and ability to succeed in graduate school and in the workplace. Recommendations from former professors and employers are preferred. Letters should be on an organization letterhead. Personal recommendations from relatives or friends will not be accepted.