PS Essay 1 (400 words) Why have you decided to apply to the LKY School’s MPM programme at this point in your career? What specific knowledge and skills do you need in order to be a more effective manager or leader? CV Curriculum vitae or Resume Applicants are required to upload a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) listing their academic, professional and personal achievements, including significant appointments held. Each appointment must include: Organisation The period (include month and year) of time the position was held for Major responsibilities Name and title of the supervisor. Any gaps in employment history should be explained. Fee Application Fee: The application fee for all programmes has been waived. RL 2 letters of references For MPP, MPA and MPM applicants, two professional references, written in English, are required from individuals who are able to comment on your abilities in a professional setting. For MIA applicants, three references are required. For applicants who have graduated within the last five years, at least one report should come from an academic referee who can attest to your scholarly abilities. For PhD in Public Policy applicants, two references are required. Your references should be of an academic background. You will be required to name the referees, complete with their email addresses and telephone numbers (in specified format) in your online application under the heading “Referee Associations”. Please note that your referees will only be prompted to submit the Reference Form and letters of recommendation once you have submitted your application. As such, we encourage you to submit your application before the deadline and to alert your referees to look out for an email titled “Invitation to submit referee report(s)” from ccebox28@nus.edu.sg. Transcript Please note that any candidate found to have given inaccurate or false information will be required to withdraw from the programme, and for those on financial aid, to refund all moneys, received by them or expended on their behalf. The final offer of admission will be contingent upon the presentation of original documents to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the time of registration.