MY+Eastern Application

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Note: This application is for the following Degrees: MBA in Economic Development (International or Urban Concentration) and MA in International Development (International or Urban Concentration).

To apply for the MA in Urban Studies (Youth Leadership Concentration or Community Development Concentration), fill out this application. Under “How did you hear about Eastern University?” please indicate “Mission Year.”

This is the Supplemental Application for the Academic Portion of the Mission Year+Eastern University Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies Partnership.

Requirements

For all programs a cumulative undergraduate degree of 2.5 is required.
The MBA requires prerequisites of Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, and a GMAT score of 450 or better.
International students must complete the TOEFL with a score of 213 (Computer Test) and 550 (Paper Test), IELTS may also be completed with a composite score of 6.5.
Must have access to email, internet, audio and video players.

Other Important Information

Eastern University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and does not discriminate in any of its policies, programs, or activities on the basis of gender, race, handicap, marital or parental status, or national or ethnic origin.
Applicants interested in applying for Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office at 610-341-5842.

Admissions Application Portfolio Checklist

To be considered for admission to Eastern University’s graduate programs, submit the following items:

Completed and signed supplemental application for admission.
A Curriculum Vitae.
Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges or universities sent to Eastern University, GPS Admissions Office, 1300 Eagle Rd., St. Davids, PA 19087.
Official results of standardized tests (if required) sent to Eastern University, GPS Admissions Office, 1300 Eagle Rd., St. Davids, PA 19087.
All international students must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Students coming from countries where their language of instruction was not English may be required to submit their transcripts to the World Education Services (WES ) for accreditation.
Completed required essays.

Personal Information

First Name
Last Name
Social Security #
Street
City
State
Zip
County
Phone
Email
Full or Part Time Studies:
Current Employer:
Current Job Title:
Years At Job:

Program of Interest:

MBA in Economic Development (International or Urban Concentration)
MA in International Development (International or Urban Concentration)

Educational Information

List all colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools attended, starting with the most recent. Submit an official transcript from each institution attended. GPA should indicate your final cumulative grade point average from that institution. Please do not round GPA numbers.

Other Names on Transcripts:

Institution 1

Institution
Location
Dates Attended
GPA
Degree and Year Awarded

Institution 2

Institution
Location
Dates Attended
GPA
Degree and Year Awarded

Institution 3

Institution
Location
Dates Attended
GPA
Degree and Year Awarded

Essay Questions

Please write two to three paragraphs for each of the 2 questions that follow.

To make sure your information is not lost in the process of completing this form, follow these instructions. Complete the answers to the questions below in your own word processor. Spell check, then select the text for each question separately, GO TO: EDIT > COPY (PC="ctrl + C", MAC="Apple + C") then click the cursor in the online form and GO TO: EDIT > PASTE (PC="ctrl + V", MAC="Apple + V").

1. Explain fully your understanding of what urban development is and why you are interested in the field. What personal characteristics, gifts, and experiences make you an ideal candidate for a graduate program in urban development? What do you lack that you would you like to receive from such a graduate program?

2. Share with us the evolution of your interest in the least advantaged in the urban areas of the United States. How has your Christian faith shaped your worldview and influenced your perspective for a future in serving the least advantaged? Please include significant readings, as well as biblical references, that have influenced your thinking over the years.

Applicant Agreement

I understand that I am responsible for the submission and receipt, by the university, of official transcripts of my records, and that the university will accept, as its own property and for its permanent file, only those transcripts issued directly by each institution I have attended.

Full admission to Eastern University as a degree candidate is granted only after all admission materials have been received, all admission requirements met, and formal notification has been issued.

I have allowed no one to assist me in the reading, writing or editing of my essay. I understand that I am allowed only one submission of my writing sample and I give permission to Eastern University to use my essay for internal research purposes.

I certify that the information which I have herein provided is true to the best of my knowledge and realize that any falsification of information may release the university from considering my application for admission or may lead to dismissal from the university at a later date.

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