PS Please write a one-page essay addressing the following topics:Explain your decision and motivation for applying to the MBA program.Why do you feel you are a strong candidate for the Professional MBA program?How will earning an MBA influence your career intentions?The essay is to be single-spaced, typed and may not exceed one page. We do not require a specific format, but we ask that you avoid bullet points. This is your writing sample.A second, optional essay may be submitted to provide insight to any piece of the application that you feel might need further explanation or clarification. Those whose GPA is below a 3.0 should complete this explanatory essay.If you are applying for the GMAT substitution, we request that you submit this second essay. Please utilize this essay to explain to the committee why you should be considered for the program without taking the entrance exam. Try to specifically focus on quantitative experience throughout your undergraduate program, relevant work experience and any major exams you have taken. GPA At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. CV The resume should show a progression of your career and how you are a contributor in your role. To do this, please provide a detailed chronological career history with dates, employers, nature of your duties, responsibilities, salaries and other pertinent information.Your resume should also show education and additional certifications or licenses.We also recommend listing any international travel relating to school, work or place of residence. Please do not include vacation destinations. Fee The non-refundable graduate application fee for international applicants is $65. Applications submitted after the application deadline will incur an additional $30 late fee, even if an academic department has a later deadline. Applications are not complete until the application fee has been paid. Please do not send cash. RL Only one letter of recommendation is required. This letter of recommendation should come from a professional source and should discuss how long and in what capacity the recommender has known you. It should also address your strengths, weaknesses, personal character and potential for success in the Professional MBA program.Optional: If your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, the second letter of recommendation must be from an academic source and is strongly recommended. Transcript We need both unofficial and official college transcripts from all institutions where you received college credit -including any concurrent enrollment. Official transcripts need to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions. Unofficial transcripts need to be uploaded to your online application.Hard copy official transcripts sent to the Graduate Admissions office:201 S. 1460 E. Room 250 S,Salt Lake City, UT 84112.Or by e-mail: AdmissTranscripts@SA.Utah.edu.Students who graduated from the University of Utah do not need to request official transcripts.