PS The statement should describe your career goals and objectives and explain why you believe our master’s program in marketing research will help you achieve those goals and objectives. This statement should be no longer than two, typed, double-spaced pages. GPA The average GPA of the 2017 accepted class was 3.56. CV Submit a resume highlighting your relevant education, work, and other experiences. Fee Pay the $75 nonrefundable application fee (drawn on U.S. funds) using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or an electronic check. RL Two Letters of Recommendation The letters can be from an academic or professional reference. The letters may be uploaded online via the Graduate Education Student Portal. When you receive access to the Portal, you will provide the names and email addresses of your recommenders. The system will then send the recommender an automated message with directions to upload their letters. The letters may also be mailed to us at the address listed below. If the letter is being mailed directly to us, the letter must be written on department or business letterhead stationery, and it must include a Graduate School Recommendation Form. Transcript Arrange to have an official, certified, professional school record sent to Michigan State University from the principal or registrar of each school you have attended. The record can also be sent by the Ministry of Education in your country. Each official transcript must be sent in the original, sealed envelope. Records must contain transcripts with subjects and grades as well as diplomas or degree certificates. The records, diplomas, and/or degree certificates should note the degree earned and date the degree was received. Photocopies or notarized copies are not acceptable. Official translations must be provided when originals are not in English. APPLICANTS FROM CHINESE UNIVERSITIES—effective in spring of 2014, applicants must have their records verified by the China Academic Degree and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC). The report must be mailed directly from CDGDC to Michigan State University. The MSMR program will accept uploaded, scanned copies of your academic records when you apply. However, if you are admitted to the MSMR program, you will then be required to send all original, verified documents to us. Please have transcript documents mailed to: Michigan State University Department of Marketing 632 Bogue Street East Lansing, MI 48824 Attn: Jessica Bunce