Application Instructions

For a printable copy of the application instructions

All parts of the application, including recommendation letters and essays, must be received by the applicable deadline to consider the application complete.

Part 1: The Application

• Please use the following Portal to access the Penn State Graduate School Application. You can return to this portal anytime during the process to access your application.
  
  http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/portal/
• After you begin your application, you will be asked to select the desired program. Your selections for the full-time residential Smeal MBA program at Penn State should be:
  
  
• Complete application and upload resume and essays as prompted.

Part 2: Essays

• You will be required to complete three essays in a word processing program and then convert them to a .pdf or a .rtf format for upload to the application. Please use a separate document for each essay.
• The Essay Questions can be found here
  http://www.smeal.psu.edu/mba/admission/application/application-essays
• If possible limit your essay length to approximately one page. Please use a separate document for each essay question uploaded.

Part 3: Letters of Recommendation

• Two letters of recommendation are required.
• The online application "References" section may be left blank and Saved, as the site below will register your two references.
• Use the following link to register yourself. After creating your account, login and submit your two recommenders. Upon submission, they will be sent access to a webform to complete their recommendations. You may go back to the registration page to change recommenders.
  
  http://php.smeal.psu.edu/mba/recommendation/index.php
• If your recommenders are unable to use the electronic form above, please have them fill out and mail the following form.
  Recommendation Form
• Additional recommendation letters may be submitted as supplements, however, we prefer that only the form is used. This allows us to most equitable compare candidates, and ensures that candidates' assessments rely on specific ratings rather than their references' varied language and writing styles.

Additional Information

• If you need additional information on the application process, please visit:
  
  Domestic Applicant Requirements
  
  International Applicant Requirements
• If you still have questions after consulting the resources on the website, please contact us at 814-863-0474 or via e-mail at smealmba@psu.edu.
  

Materials Mailing Address:
Penn State Smeal MBA Program
Admissions Office
220 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802
USA