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4.Rochester University

Essays & Résumé
The Admissions Committee considers the response to the one required essay question and the requested information about the applicant's employment history to be extremely important in the selection process. Please provide a well constructed essay that answers all questions in the 500 words allotted for the essay. In addition, please provide all requested information on the résumé (2 page maximum). To view résumé guidelines and the essay question, please register for the online application.

Transcripts
The Simon School requires an uploaded scanned copy of an unofficial transcript from each school attended, regardless of whether you obtained a degree. We will NOT accept self-reported, self-created, or self-translated versions. Transcripts should include degree conferred and conferral date (if applicable).  Applicants must confirm that the uploaded transcript is readable prior to submitting the online application. All international transcripts that are uploaded should also include a scanned copy of the official translation into English by a certified translator, as well as an uploaded diploma (including certified English translation) indicating the degree received.

We will request an official transcript only after admission. Transcripts from year-abroad programs are not necessary if all courses and grades are included on your undergraduate transcript. If there are discrepancies between the self-reported academic work and official records, the offer of admission will be withdrawn. Offers of admission are not binding until academic records are verified.

Test Scores
GMAT
All M.B.A. applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of their Test Taker Report of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Test scores are optional for M.S. Medical Management and M.S. Marketing. If you choose to send your official GMAT scores to the Simon School, please use the code listed below that corresponds to the program you are applying to:

Full-Time M.B.A. 2-year (September Entry): WX9-8-R-10
Full-Time M.B.A. 18-month Accelerated (January Entry): WX9-8-R-73
Full-Time M.S. (all concentrations): WX9-8-R-13

GRE
All M.S. applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of their Test Taker Report of either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Test scores are optional for M.S. Medical Management and M.S. Marketing. If you choose to send your official GRE score to the Simon School, please use this code:

Full-Time M.S. (all concentrations): 2972
TOEFL
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The only exception is an applicant who has completed a degree at an English-speaking institution. All applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of their Test Taker Report of the TOEFL. If you choose to send your official TOEFL score to the Simon School, please use this code:

University of Rochester Simon Bus MBA/MS code number: 7260
Please note that the TOEFL is the only test that the Simon School will accept for the application. The IELTS can not be substituted for the TOEFL.

We will request official GMAT and TOEFL score reports only after admission. If there are discrepancies between the uploaded scanned copy of the Test Taker Report and the Official Score Report from Pearson Vue or ETS, respectively, the offer of admission will be withdrawn. Offers of admission are not binding until score reports are verified.

Recommendations
There is one online recommendation required for submission. A second letter of recommendation is optional. Applicants should select recommenders who are best able to evaluate their potential for employment in business, management and leadership, and for graduate study in business. It is advisable to have at least one recommendation completed by a current or past employer or supervisor. Recommendations from friends, family members, acquaintances, or other sources not able to evaluate a candidate on professional or academic basis are unacceptable. Applicants may submit their online application prior to the letters of recommendation, however, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that their recommenders submit their online evaluations on or before the application deadline. Hard copy recommendations will not be accepted.

Application Fee
The $125.00 (U.S.) application fee is non-refundable. Forms of payment accepted are check, money order or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover). Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to "The University of Rochester". If a personal check is used, please add the applicant's name in the lower left-hand corner. Please note that the application will not be processed by the Admissions Committee until the application fee is received.

Interview
During the application cycle, interviews are by invitation of the Admissions Committee. If you are located in North America and are invited to interview, it will be held on-campus on a weekday Monday through Thursday or on select Saturdays. During your visit you will conduct your formal admissions interview with an Admissions Committee member or alumnus, have the opportunity to sit in on a Simon class, and go on a campus tour with a current Simon student.

If you are not currently located in North America and are invited to interview, the interview will be conducted using the Skype Internet phone or in-person in selected international locations. A reliable Internet connection, a microphone, a web camera and a Skype ID are required prior to the scheduling of the interview. You will be able to view your interviewer during the exchange and they will be able to view you, so please plan your interview accordingly. Learn more about Skype here.

An applicant who is tardy or absent for an admissions interview will run the risk of losing the opportunity to interview. A minimum notice of two business days is required to request an interview be rescheduled. Requests to reschedule an interview must be submitted in writing to admissions@simon.rochester.edu explaining the circumstance.

If you wish to request an interview and campus visit, call or e-mail the Admissions Office. Priority in scheduling appointments is given to applicants who have already submitted an application and received a preliminary review by the Admissions Committee. However, the Admissions Office may select candidates for a campus visit based upon submission of GMAT/TOEFL scores and a current résumé, if an application has not been submitted and reviewed.

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3.Boston College

Current Resume: Including recent employment and activities

Letter of Recommendation: Please include an additional letter of recommendation in a signed and sealed envelope.

Updated Information: Include your new GMAT Score Report if you have re-taken the exam since your last application. In addition, please include transcripts from any colleges and/or universities where you have completed additional course work since your last application

Essay Question: Please answer the following essay question:
Define your short-and long-term career goals. In the context of these goals, why is the term to which you are applying the right time to pursue your degree? What steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy since your previous application?

All reapplication materials should be mailed in one package to the Office of Graduate Management Admissions: 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Fulton Hall Room 315, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

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2.University of Southern California

Personal Statement
Part of your application requires you to prepare a statement on your professional aspirations and how the program will help you to achieve them. The essay questions will be available in the online application.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for of your application. References should address your personal qualities, potential to succeed in the profession, and your ability to perform well in the classroom. Choose references who know you in an academic or professional context and who are familiar with your academic achievements, credentials, career aspirations and work history (if applicable). It is preferred (though not required) that one of these letters be from an academic source (professor) that can attest to your ability to successfully complete a rigorous graduate degree program. The other letter may be from a non-academic source (employer) that is familiar with your work history and/or career goals.

All letters of recommendation must be submitted using the online recommendation form found in the online application system. You will find instructions on setting up online recommendations when you start the application process.

Resume

Please upload a business resume that includes your educational and professional information. Professional information should consist of employment history starting with your most recent experience. Your resume should not be more than one page in length.

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1.University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign

The materials listed below have instructions specific to the MSA Program and must be uploaded as part of the online application.

Three letters of recommendation (accessed by clicking the Recommendations tab in the ApplyYourself application) from academic and/or business sources. Academic references should be from professors whose course(s) you have taken. Professional references should come from your work supervisor. Personal references and references from co-workers are not acceptable.
A current résumé (accessed by clicking the Statements tab in the ApplyYourself application) that includes personal information (name, address, telephone number and email address), educational background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), internship experience, educational training, professional associations, and special skills.
A maximum 1000-word personal statement (accessed by clicking the Statements tab in the ApplyYourself application. Please note that this is different from the maximum 1,500 word personal statement listed in the ApplyYourself application) that describes the reasons for pursuing the degree as well as personal and professional goals.
A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form (accessed by clicking on the Downloadable Forms Tab in the ApplyYourself application) and official bank statement. This form is for international students only. Applicants must use the MSA Program Declaration and Certification of Finance Form in place of the standard ApplyYourself form.

A three part Coursework Form (accessed by clicking on the MSA tab in the ApplyYourself application) that includes prerequisite coursework, additional accounting courses, and courses in progress.
The online application is available at: https://app.applyyourself.com/AY ... in.asp?id=uiuc-grad

All required materials must be received at the MSA Program Office before an application will be reviewed.
Please visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for additional information and resources for international students.