PS The other essay (2-3 pages) should be a brief personal statement indicating interest in studying public policy, reason for choosing to apply to Pepperdine University, and any other information that should be considered by the admission committee. CV A current resume or curriculum vitae should be included. While work experience is not required for entrance to the Master of Public Policy program, professional experience will be considered as part of the admission process and can greatly strengthen the applicant's profile as a candidate for admission. Fee The $50 application fee is nonrefundable. Application Fee is waived for applicants graduating from Seaver College within two years prior to the date of desired School of Public Policy attendance and for California or Arizona State Legislative Staffers with two or more years of experience prior to the date of desired School of Public Policy attendance. RL Two letters of recommendation are required. One academic reference and one professional reference are preferred. The letters may be submitted by completing this form or writing a letter. Documents should be submitted to the address listed below, emailed from the recommender's work email directly to sppadmissions@pepperdine.edu, or faxed to 310.506.7494. For applicants who are California or Arizona State Legislative Staffers with two or more years of experience prior to the date of desired School of Public Policy attendance, one of the two Letters of Recommendation must come from the Office of the Majority/Minority Leaders for the applicant's respective chamber and caucus. Transcript An official transcript should be sent to the School of Public Policy directly from each college or university attended. A final official transcript from the college or university that granted the degree, showing the baccalaureate degree posted and date awarded, is required before attending. Transcripts must be mailed directly by the registrar from the college or university that granted the undergraduate degree and must be sent to the School of Public Policy Office of Admission. All transcripts and documents submitted become the property of the University and are not returnable. Please have your transcripts sent to: Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Office of Admission 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263-7493