<h2>How to Apply</h2><h3><br />Admission</h3><p>Admission to the MBA program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average, overall score on the GMAT and its parts (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing), and previous work in other graduate programs. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program. Students recently admitted to the MBA program have had, on average, a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 (A= 4.0) and an overall GMAT score of approximately 520.</p><p>Students who are denied admission may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MBA program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director’s decision regarding the appeal is final.</p><p>Unclassified Status. An applicant with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 or higher may enroll in a maximum of two classes for one term as an unclassified student prior to taking the GMAT. Students must file a separate application for unclassified status in addition to the classified (degree seeking) application. Students who are unclassified are ineligible for financial aid, assistantships, or scholarships.</p><h3>How to Apply</h3><p><strong>Apply</strong> on-line at <a href="http://www.siue.edu/graduate/apply/index.shtml" target="_blank">www.siue.edu/graduate/apply/index.shtml</a> or you may download the application and mail it in with the fee to the address listed on the application. </p><p><strong>Send</strong> your official transcripts from all institutions to: Graduate Admissions, SIUE, P.O. Box 1080, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1080. Graduates of SIUE do not need to have official transcripts sent. </p><p><strong>Take the Graduate Management Admission Test </strong>(GMAT). Go to <a href="http://www.mba.com" target="_blank">www.mba.com</a> to register for the exam and download practice test software. (The program code to have the scores sent to is 3T9-CD-79.) Applicants who hold a PhD, MD, or the equivalent in a recognized field from an accredited university need not submit a GMAT score. </p><p><strong>Submit a Personal History Form</strong> (PHF) to the School of Business Student Services Office. The PHF is available in pdf format by clicking <a href="/id0904f67a80575c99" target="_blank">here.</a> Instructions for returning the form to the School of Business Student Services Office are located on the PHF. </p><p>International students must also earn a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS. International applicants should visit the following website for information on applying and additional university requirements: <a href="http://www.siue.edu/prospectivestudents/international" target="_blank">www.siue.edu/prospectivestudents/international</a>/ </p><h3>Assistance</h3><p>If you have questions about the application process, please contact:<br />Sherry Smith<br />Admission Officer<br />School of Business<br />P.O. Box 1186<br />Edwardsville, IL 62026-1186<br />E-mail shesmit@siue.edu<br />Phone 618-650-3859<br />Fax 618-650-3979</p>