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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION  \n• One professional recommendation is required, but you may choose up to two. A letter from a current or former supervisor is preferred.  \n• We use the online standard GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation Form.  \n• Please send the invite to your recommender as soon as you open your application.  \n• Your application will be not be complete until we receive your Letter of Recommendation. Please remind your recommender to complete it as soon as possible.  \n2. TEST OPTIONS  \n• You must provide a GMAT, GRE, or EA score. (Expired test scores are accepted if you have a copy of the score report)  \n• Professional MBA candidates may apply without a test score with sufficient reasoning.  \n• You must complete the optional essay explaining why you will not be submitting a test score.  \n3. RESUME  \n• Submit your current professional resume or CV.  \n• Your resume or CV should follow the 70-10-20 rule. 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