PS Two personal essays are required (a written and a video essay). The essays help determine whether a candidate is a good fit for the program’s curricular strengths and team-intensive environment. ESSAY QUESTIONS (ENTERING CLASS FALL 2017) Essay A (required) What are your (immediate) post-MBA professional goals? How do you feel your current resume aligns with these goals? Limit your response to 500 words. Essay B (required) Video Essay- access the video essay and instructions on how to complete the essay. Essay C (Optional) You should only answer this question if you feel your complete application for admission does not adequately represent you. What other information do you believe is necessary in the assessment of your candidacy to the Broad MBA? Limit your response to 375 words. GPA The Broad of College of Business considers each applicant’s undergraduate transcript, with special attention given to the last two years. The average GPA for the final two undergraduate years is 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. CV One copy of a current resume is required and, in no more than one page, should detail: Professional experience Academic credentials and related accomplishments Pertinent biographical data We strongly recommend a minimum of two years’ full-time work experience after a candidate has earned an undergraduate degree. The average admitted student has four years’ work experience. The quality of work experience is closely scrutinized, with an emphasis on: Professional career progression Teamwork Leadership experience Quantifiable business results The Broad MBA program occasionally will consider applicants with nontraditional full-time work experience prior to or during their undergraduate program. Additional accomplishments to be noted in the resume that can enhance an applicant’s chances of success include: Work-related or professional awards Scholastic awards, accomplishments, and publications Community service work Youth development and mentoring Fee The Broad Full-Time MBA application fee is $85. RL We require two references. We prefer references (preferably a supervisor) that can attest to the your ability to work within and lead teams as well as to contribute significantly to a professional business environment. Your reference should be able to provide specific information on your professional and intellectual skills and abilities. Employment related references are strongly encouraged. Note- All candidates are required to fill in the names and contact information of their references on the online application. However, your reference does not need to fill out the recommendation form itself. If your reference/recommender chooses to fill out the recommendation form, we will still accept it. Filling out the recommendation form by a recommender is OPTIONAL. The Full-Time MBA program office may call your references/recommenders to speak to them during the application cycle. Please inform your references/recommenders to expect a call from The Michigan State University Full-Time MBA program during the application cycle (not all references will be contacted). Transcript Please arrange for one official, certified, or attested university or professional school records of subjects and mark sheets, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates to be sent to the MBA admissions office from the principal or registrar (or by the Ministry of Education in your country) of each school you have listed on your application. All records must be submitted via postal mail or in-person (facsimile or electronic records are not accepted). Un-certified photocopies and transcripts “issued to student” are not acceptable. Official translations must be furnished when originals are not in English.