Transcript: For processing purposes, you may attach scanned versions of official transcripts to your application. A printout from a student portal is NOT considered an official copy. NOTE: Documents uploaded with your application are not considered official. KU does not consider transcripts that come from applicants or that have been in the applicant's possession as official. For those who earned a degree from an institution outside the U.S., additional documents may be required to fulfill both the application and the enrollment requirement. Copies of official transcripts may be submitted with the application. Curriculum Vitae: Resume/CV Personal Statement: A Brief Personal Statement of Academic Goals Recommendation Letter: Letters of recommendation Writing Sample: A Writing Sample preferably a sample of philosophical prose approximately 10-15 pages in length