Transcript: The University is no longer accepting hard copy transcripts at the time that the application is submitted. When you submit your application, please provide a complete set of official transcripts for all post-high school education (whether or not you received a degree). You will need to obtain an official transcript from your institution(s), create an electronic copy (please black out your Social Security Number) and upload it as a .PDF file. Please ensure that your electronic transcript is less than 2.5 MB in size. Official, sealed copies of your transcripts will be requested by Graduate Division only after you have been admitted; please do not send them until requested. Personal Statement: General Instructions for the Statement of Purpose:Describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in your area of specialization, including your preparation for this field of study, your academic plans or research interests in your chosen area of study, and your future career goals. Be specific about why UC Berkeley would be a good intellectual fit for you.Some things to keep in mind while writing the statement of purpose: (a) think about what is read between the lines: motivation, competence, potential, creativity; (b) write in an active, not passive, and positive voice; (c) demonstrate things by example; (d) do not make excuses, but rather talk about mistakes as learning experiences; (e) if there is an important factor, such as illness, poverty, excessive work, etc., that affected your grades, mention this in an affirmative way that shows your perseverance; (f) make sure everything is coherent and linked with continuity and focus; (g) the statement should be typed, 500-600 words (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 pages single-spaced). If this is different than the online application instructions, please abide by the online applications guidelines. Recommendation Letter: Three letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty familiar with the applicant's academic work and intellectual abilities). [Submitted electronically through the online application]. Personal History Statement: In addition to the Statement of Purpose it is required that you complete a Personal History Statement. In an essay, you will discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Please include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree. The Demography Department does not impose length restrictions for the Personal History Statement; however, if the online application instructions impose a word limit, please abide by the online application guidelines.

学位要求：Bachelor 专业要求：Our applicants come from various backgrounds, some with lots of math experience and some with minimal experience. 课程要求：If you don't have math courses on your transcripts that would indicate your quantitative abilities it's necessary to have some other means of determining this. 申请链接：http://www.demog.berkeley.edu/degrees/admissions.shtml 招生电话：(510) 643-0246 招生邮箱：magali@demog.berkeley.edu 邮寄地址：Department of Demography, University of California, Berkeley CA 94720-2120