PS Full Essay #1 – Personal Statement) – Please upload your personal statement that answers questions 1, 2, and 3 in one essay. Take time to reflect and consider the direction you want to take your professional career. Remember to write a cohesive essay, complete with a thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a comprehensive conclusion (maximum of 750 words, double-spaced). Please briefly discuss your career history to date. What capabilities have you gained through your professional experience? What skills or knowledge will an MBA education give you that you currently lack, but that you need to realize your goals? What specific electives, programs, extracurricular activities, etc. at the College of Business will prepare you to realize your goals? CV The MBA program requires that you submit a copy of your resume with your application. In some countries, it is common to use a curriculum vitae (CV) instead of a resume. For business school admissions, we expect you to know how to create a resume.  Fee The application fee for U.S. citizens and permanent residents is $70. The application fee for international applicants is $90 (USD). RL You are required to submit two letters of recommendation with your application, but we will accept additional letters of recommendation in support of your application. If you only submit two letters of recommendation, they should both be professional recommendations who are able to address both your strengths and areas for improvement. Only use a recommendation from a former or current professor if you have worked for or with him or her in a professional capacity. The third recommendation letter is optional if you would like to provide the Admissions Committee with another perspective. Transcript We will review your application and make a final decision with scanned copies of your transcripts and degree certificates that have been uploaded to the application or mailed to us.