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Please complete each step in the application process. The timely completion
of your application is your responsibility. As soon as your application
dossier is complete, it will be forwarded to the Admissions and Review
Committee for evaluation. You will be notified in a timely manner of
the Committee’s decision.
Application Form
Please complete all information requested in the online
application packet. The application fee is $50.00 for all applicants
and must be paid when you submit your application via Apply
Yourself. This link will take you to the School's online application
system. You must create an account on ApplyYourself in order
to view or download the most recent version of the admission application
and the financial aid application. The application fee will not be
waived, deferred, or refunded. Applications will not be considered
until the fee has been received. Receipt of payment will be acknowledged
by email from Apply Yourself.
Letters of Recommendation
Identify and seek the recommendations of three individuals (e.g., professors,
employers, information professionals) who are in a position to
evaluate your academic performance or your potential as an information
professional. Before you submit your application, ask your
references in which form they wish to submit their recommendation,
by paper or electronically. If your references choose paper,
the paper forms are here, and you should
provide a stamped addressed envelope to the School (see address below)
for quick return of your recommendation. If your references choose the
electronic method, please follow the instructions outlined on Apply
Yourself.
Transcripts
Official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate work must be sent
directly to the Admissions Coordinator by the issuing institution. If
your transcript is recorded in a former name, please let us know immediately
so that the processing of your application is not delayed.
Required Statement of Intent
Please include the following in your online application:
- Resume
- A statement of no more than 500 words outlining your career
goals
Your resume and statement should reflect and highlight:
- Relevant experience in libraries, archives, and/or information
centers and other relevant work experience;
- Relevant experience using information technology; etc.
- In addition to the general Statement of Intent, please provide
an explanation of why you believe you will succeed as an independent
learner in the FastTrack MLIS program.
Any questions about the FastTrack MLIS Program should be directed to: Dr.
Susan W. Alman
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