PS What is a Statement of Purpose? Also called the statement of intent, this required Supporting Document is where you share your story of why an MBA from Alabama is the best fit for you. It is ideally two pages (1.5 or double spaced) on the following: What lead to your decision to pursue a Manderson MBA? Your potential contributions to Manderson & assets you will bring to the class Areas of improvement Your concentration(s) interests Potential career aspirations GPA Average Undergraduate GPA 3.57 (minimum 3.0) CV A professional one-page resume should be uploaded. For those with substantial work experience, subsequent pages are allowed. Fee $80 for international students RL All applicants are required to secure three letters of recommendation. Ideally, one to two are academic (a professor in your major or relevant coursework) and one to two are supervisors, mentors or advisors. Preferred submission: Applicants will submit contact information into the system, which will automatically email a request to the recommender. The person may then upload or type a recommendation and submit. Alternate submission: A hardcopy may be mailed to MBA Admissions at Box 870223, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Transcript For each institution of higher education (including community colleges) at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours, the Graduate School office requires an official transcript (either electronic or paper). Please note that you do not need to submit University of Alabama transcripts.