HOW TO APPLY USING THE FAST TRACK APPLICATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Fast Track application allows candidates to apply to a graduate program in the School of Business through an abbreviated process.

Eligible applicants are students/alumni from PLU, any AACSB accredited school, or any WA colleges that offer applied bachelor’s degrees, and who have completed a degree with a cumulative upper division GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants can be from any academic background and must hold a bachelor’s degree before the beginning of their first semester in a School of Business graduate program.

Fast Track applicants are not required to submit GRE/GMAT scores or an application fee. Space for Fast Track students may be limited and competitive. If a candidate loses Fast Track status, the candidate may reapply to the program using the standard graduate admission process.

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Apply online through the centralized applications service GradCAS.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

Admission is based on a rolling basis. You can apply anytime throughout the year. However, to ensure full consideration for scholarships we recommend that you submit your application early.

The Master of Science in Marketing Analytics program admits new students once a year for Fall. Applications submitted by March 31 will receive priority consideration. Afterward, admission is based on space availability.

International students are strongly recommended to apply TWO months prior to the start term to allow enough time for the issuance of the I-20 and the application for a student visa.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are processed through GradCAS, a nationwide centralized application service for graduate programs. All official transcripts and test scores must be submitted to GradCAS, not PLU.

Follow the steps below to submit your application. If you have questions, contact the Admission Application Counselor.

Step One: Create your application account via GradCAS

  1. Create your application portal account (preferred browsers are Google Chrome or Firefox).
  2. Select your desired program.
  3. Complete all required application questions.

(Visit the GradCAS Applicant Help Center for questions about the application portal)

Step Two: Submit all required supporting items below

Personal Statement

  • Upload your statement via the application portal.
  • The statement should be 300-400 words, divided into 2 sections addressing the following:
    1. Your educational and professional goals
    2. Your quantitative training and/or skills that make you a good fit for this program.

Recommendations

  • Identify one reference, either academic or professional.
  • Your references will receive an email from GradCAS with a link to submit either a letter of recommendation or this evaluation form.
  • If your recommenders need assistance, please visit the Letters by Liaison Help Center.

Resume

  • Upload your resume via the application portal that includes your:
    • Employment history
    • Significant academic, professional, and community achievements
    • Honors and awards

The GRE/GMAT is not required and there is no application fee.

Note: If you need to submit additional documents after submitting the online application, you can email them to gradadmission@plu.edu.

Step Three: Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended

Official Transcripts

  • Official transcripts must be sent to GradCAS from all US and English-Speaking Canadian institutions you listed in the College Attended section of your application.
  • Official international and French Canadian transcripts must be sent to PLU Graduate Admission Office.
  • PLU graduates do not need to submit PLU transcripts.
  • See GradCAS instructions for sending official transcripts.

Sending Transcripts Electronically

  • GradCAS only accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not offer either of these services, your transcript must be sent by mail. GradCAS cannot accept transcripts sent via email.
  • When selecting the recipient, choose Educational organization, and then select GradCAS.
  • Include your full GradCAS ID number when entering the GradCAS mailing address.
  • See GradCAS instructions for sending electronic transcripts

Sending Transcripts by Mail

Download and print the Transcript Request Form under each school you listed in the College Attended section of your application. Send the Transcript Request Form to your school.

Your registrar should mail your paper transcript to the following address:

GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471

Online Application Technical Support

If you or your recommenders have any questions or technical problems with the online application portal and recommendation process, status, navigation, missing credentials, etc., visit the GradCAS Applicant Help Center.