Eller College of Management Professional Admissions Application

Eller College of Management

Professional Admissions Application Packet

Fall 2023 Timeline (All Requirements Can Be Conducted Virtually)

Please refer to the list below for the Professional Admission process. Complete all steps in the specific order listed below

in order to be eligible for admissions. Students are encouraged to use the checklist provided on page 13. Please direct any

general questions about the Professional Admissions process to Alexis Wright (alexiswrigh[email protected]). Please direct

any Diversity, Equity and Inclusion concerns to Veronica Atondo (vatondo@eller.arizona.edu).

Wednesday, Aug. 30

or Thursday, Sept. 31

Attend Virtual Professional Admission Orientation:

• Learn more about Professional Majors at Break-Out sessions

Wednesday, Aug. 30

–

Monday, Sept. 18

ASAP: Complete the Priority Application online in eSMS:

Go to: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/admissions/bsba

• Click on the “Access Application” red button

• Fill out and submit Priority application through the eSMS Admission

portal

o Process may require authentication

• Schedule the mandatory Professional Admission Academic Advising

appointment after submitting online application

Tuesday, Sept. 5

–

Friday, Sept. 15

Attend Mandatory Professional Admission Academic Advising Appointment to

confirm eligibility and schedule interview (Conducted In-person or via Zoom).

• Applicants must submit Priority application online prior to scheduling

appointment

Monday, Sept. 18

12:00 p.m. AZ (Noon)

Deadline

Deadline for Priority Application: Students must submit an application online

before 12:00 p.m. to start the application process and schedule the mandatory

advising appointment.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

12:00 p.m. AZ (Noon)

Deadline

Deadline for Uploading Documents: Upload Resume and Cover Letter to eSMS

application portal.

New Transfer Students should also apply for admission to The University of

Arizona by this time.

Friday Sept. 22

Day 1 of Professional Admission Interviews

Modality: Zoom

Saturday Sept. 23

Day 2 of Professional Admission Interviews

Modality: In-Person

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Make-Up Interviews (for applicants with time conflicts)

Modality: Zoom

Friday, Oct. 6

Professional Admission decisions for Priority Applicants sent by email around 5:00

p.m.

Prerequisites Required at the Time of Application

• Minimum 2.75 GPA (based on 12 or more UA units) at the time of application. If student has attempted less than 12

UA units, a recalculated transfer GPA is used.

• Minimum of 36 units complete at the time of application and 50 complete by the end of the application semester

• At least two out of three Business Calculus/Statistics/Analytics courses complete and the third in progress/complete

• At least one Accounting course complete and the other in progress/complete

• Last course in the English Composition sequence must be complete or in progress

• Remainder of Foundation courses must be successfully complete by the end of the application semester

Criteria Considered for Admission

Professional Admissions to the Eller College of Management is based on the following criteria in comparison to every

other applicant in the application period:

• Cumulative GPA (the minimum GPA of 2.75 does NOT guarantee admission, other than to Business Management)

• Performance and GPA in Foundation courses (all attempts at Foundation courses will be averaged and repeated course

attempts should show considerable improvement)

• Cover Letter, Resume, and Interview demonstrating leadership, work experience, community service, involvement in

extra-curricular activities, and intellectual and interpersonal abilities that contribute to the College’s academic and co-

curricular programs.

Important Points

• Beginning in Fall 2023 and moving forward, we are transitioning to a Direct Admission Model. This means students

applying with a 2.75 cumulative GPA and have the required foundational business courses in progress or completed

when applying will be automatically admitted to Business Management. It is conditional, pending the successful

completion of required coursework at the end of Fall 2023. All other majors are competitive and selective.

• A $55 application fee will be charged to all students submitting an application. For current University of Arizona

students, this fee is charged to the student’s Bursars account. Students not yet admitted to the University must pay the

$55 application fee online once their eligibility is confirmed (more information shared in advising appointment).

• Students may only apply for Professional Admission two times (students who are denied on their first attempt have

the option of reapplying in a future semester; students who are denied on their second attempt must look at other

academic options). Moreover, students who decline, are denied or revoked in their admission prior to starting their

first semester of the upper-division curriculum must reapply in a future semester.

• Students who are on Academic Warning/Probation at the University of Arizona at the end of the application semester

will lose their Professional Admission. Students must be in good academic standing in order to apply for Professional

Admissions and start the professional phase.

• The Eller College of Management charges a differential tuition fee each semester for the professional program

• Integrity is a vital part of the Eller College and this process. If you have been found responsible for an Academic

Integrity Violation, please answer honestly in the application. It will not preclude you from being admitted.

Program Options

Traditional Cohort: (Available for students applying for Spring and Fall semesters)

Students complete their cohort in the regular Fall/Spring semesters. Majors available in this cohort include; Accounting,

Business Economics, Business Management, Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Operations &

Supply Chain Management. At the point of Professional Admission, students will be assigned to either the "Sage Cohort"

or the "Silver Cohort", which will determine the scheduling of their first semester cohort classes. Sample schedules can

be found here: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/advising/registration/bsba. Students who have concerns

about time conflicts should speak with an advisor during the application process. Students will also need to submit

appropriate documentation of their time conflict (ie, work schedule, childcare arrangements, etc.) as part of the

submission of their materials. All requests will be considered, but we cannot guarantee that all students will be

accommodated.

As a result of the transition to the Direct Admission Model, many students applied during Spring 2023 and were offered

Guaranteed Deferred Admission to the College or Guaranteed Deferred Admission with First Choice of Major. If you are

reapplying with Guaranteed Deferred Admission, please review the email from Alexis Wright

(alexiswright@arizona.edu).

Online Cohort: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/academics/online

Students complete their upper-division coursework fully-online, from anywhere, anytime. Business Administration and

Accounting are the only majors offered in the online program. Due to the pace and interdisciplinary nature of the Online

majors, students will not have the option of changing their Eller major or adding an additional Eller major. The only

exception is our Entrepreneurship major which can be added after completing the online curriculum. Available for

students applying for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

BA Economics Advanced Standing

The Eller College of Management is also home to the Bachelor of Arts in Economics, which has a selective Advanced

Standing process. Learn more here: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/admissions/ba-economics

Admission With Excellence “AWE” Admission Process

The Admission with Excellence initiative is designed to recognize the academic efforts of high-achieving Eller Pre-

Business students and support them in their Professional Development during their time at the University of Arizona as

they prepare for future career opportunities. AWE applicants will learn more during their advising appointment.

Students qualify for AWE if they have:

• A 3.75+ Cumulative GPA at the time of application, based upon 12+ graded UA credits

• A 3.5+ Foundation GPA at the time of application

• Qualifying International Students – beginning Fall 2023, no elevated scores are required. However, students

will need to show official proofs of high-level English proficiency in UAccess.

International students who were admitted to the University of Arizona prior to Fall 2021 should speak with their advisor about alternative options.

Eligible AWE applicants are guaranteed the following:

• Professional Admission to the Eller College

• First choice of Major

• Networking with professional(s) in a relevant field of interest

If the Resume or Cover Letter that does not meet minimum standards will be required to attend a competency workshop.

International/“ESL-English as a Second Language” Applicants

All students entering the professional program must possess a high level of English language proficiency (speaking,

writing, listening, and reading) and a high level of interpersonal communication competency. To meet this goal, the

following English language proficiency policy is in place:

All international applicants from non-English speaking countries must have at least one of the following official proofs of

English proficiency showing in UAccess at the time of application or by application deadline:

a. TOEFL score of at least 79 (iBT)

b. IELTS score of at least 6.5

c. Completion of CESL Endorsement (Level 8 or 9) prior to matriculation to UA

d. ACT (21)/SAT (580) at point of admissions to University of Arizona

e. CEPT full test score of at least 110

f. Duolingo score of at least 105

Professional Admission Cover Letter, Resume, and Interview Preparation

Professional Development Competencies Requirement

The Eller College of Management expects all students accepted into the upper-division cohort to demonstrate high

professional competencies in a Cover Letter, Resume, and Professional Interview. Eller College Associates assess the

Cover Letter, Resume, and Interview for each applicant as part of the overall interview experience. Students who do not

demonstrate a standard competency level in each of the three areas will be required to participate in a Career Coaching

appointment. Students will be notified via email at the time of admission if they have not met a standard

competency. Students who do not fulfill their Competency appointment requirement will have their Professional

Admission revoked.

Cover Letter (1 page)

Please write a Cover Letter for your Professional Admission application. In a typical job application, you would write the

letter based on the position description as an introduction to your Resume. Below is a statement that equates to a job

description for the Eller College professional program. Please use this description when developing your Cover Letter:

The Eller College of Management is seeking talented, highly motivated,

and hardworking individuals committed to excellence and sound ethical

behavior. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking and

communication skills, work well in collaborative environments, articulate

the importance of business and technology in today’s global marketplace,

and understand their career goals and professional development needs.

Candidates should use personal examples from a variety of experiences to

highlight their unique contribution to the professional program cohort.

You should write about your accomplishments, goals, and strengths as a candidate for the Eller College professional

program. The best letters are unique, help the reader understand your motivations and interests, and provide examples or

evidence to support your assertions. Try to avoid generic statements. Instead, talk about yourself, your accomplishments

thus far, and plans for the future. Give the interviewers insight into the real you.

A Cover Letter should also contain proper grammar and spelling and use clear and direct words. Cover Letters are usually

three to four paragraphs in length, and no longer than 1 page, in 11-12 size font.

Signing your Cover Letter – choose one of the options below

• Sign your name on a blank sheet of paper, scan your signature, save the image as a jpeg, and then insert the signature

into your Cover Letter (best to save it as a PDF)

• Print out your Cover Letter, sign it, and rescan the entire letter (best to save it as a PDF and not as a JPEG)

• Type your name in cursive font

Please upload your Cover Letter and Resume as PDFs into your eSMS admissions portal—this ensures that the formatting

will be preserved if your documents were reformatted on a different system.

See Cover Letter template next page.

Your Name

Your city, state

Date

Eller College Admissions Committee

McClelland Hall 204

1130 E. Helen St.

Tucson, Arizona 85721-0108

Dear Eller College Admissions Committee:

The OPENING PARAGRAPH should explain: What major you’re applying for, the reason why you selected this major,

and how the selected major relates to your future career aspirations.

The MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(s) should: Highlight a specific instance from your co-curricular activities, work experience,

and/or accomplishments. You should highlight transferrable skills from a specific experience and explain how those are

applicable to what you are applying for. Consider the following:

• What have you learned in through the experience you’ve highlighted?

• What transferrable skills have you gained from this experience?

• Summarize/relate how the experience and skills you outline above apply to your major or being admitted to Eller.

Paragraph 2 (Optional): Be sure to diversify this experience and set of skills from the one outlined above in Paragraph 1.

Choose a different experience and skill set. Consider the same type of content noted above.

The CLOSING PARAGRAPH should:

Give some compelling yet specific reasons why you should be part of the Eller College. Consider the following:

o What can you contribute to this community? What makes you who you are?

o Sum up how you will be an effective member of the Eller College.

o End with a sentence of thanks. Ex. “Thank you for taking the time to review my letter.”

Sincerely,

Your Typewritten Name

Other considerations for your Cover Letter

Make reference to experiences on your resume, but do not simply repeat information; fill in between the lines of the

resume in order to help the reader assess your skills and abilities related to their individual needs. This is the perfect time

to make the interviewer want to read your resume!

Be specific, but concise; the cover letter should never be longer than 1 page, and it’s okay if it doesn’t fill the page.

Resume (1 page)

A professional, high-quality resume is a necessary step for your career. A good resume cannot be written in just a few

minutes; it requires in depth thought and analysis. The resume is a summary of your experiences, not your full-length

biography. It is not simply a list of jobs held and duties performed; you must create a resume that emphasizes your

accomplishments and achievements. Communicate what skills you have to offer, not just what you have done. For

Professional Admission and Eller College recruiting events, you should develop a one-page, chronological format resume.

We have included a sample resume (page 7) that you are welcome to use as a guide as you develop your own

personal resume. The chronological Resume presents experience and education in reverse time order (most recent

experience first). The format utilizes visuals, such as underlining, bolding, italics and bullets to make items stand out. If

you feel you can better express yourself in a different format, you are welcome to, but it should maintain the standards of

being easy to read, well-spaced, and incorporate the suggestions below. The sample resumes is full of experiences so you

can see an example of how to word various jobs. You do not have to fill the full page if you only have a few experiences.

Make an appointment with an Eller Career Coach to discuss your resume and how to share whatever experience you have

(see page 12 for information on career appointments).

Resume Suggestions:

• Resume should be neat and error free – no spelling, grammar or typographical mistakes

• Limit Resume to one 8 1/2" x 11" page

• Use 11-12-point font (10-point font minimum); Times New Roman, Calibri or similar font preferred

• Use even margins, minimum of ½ inch on all sides

• Consistent use of punctuation; bullet points do not need a period

• Use clear, simple, positive wording

• Use bullet points—skills and information should be easily identifiable, not buried in lengthy paragraphs

• Limit use of abbreviations/acronyms

• Use "action" words and action-verb phrases

• Omit all pronouns and unnecessary articles such as "a," "an," "the"

• Avoid the use of pronouns ("I" and "me")

• Use consistent tense throughout (present tense for current positions; past tense for previous work)

• Use conventional abbreviations and capitalization for Resumes

• Include month and year when you are including dates in your experience section; use consistent format

• Always include degree and current major in the Education section

• Encouraged to include cumulative GPA if 3.0 or above

• Do not include personal statistics (age, weight, marital status, etc.)

Action Words and Phrases:

Administered

Established

Provided

Assisted in the coordination of…

Analyzed

Increased

Recommended

Compiled data for…

Approved

Implemented

Reduced

Handled sales volume of…

Coordinated

Increased

Reorganize

Improved…resulting in…

Conducted

Managed

Responsible

Initiated and implemented new…

Created

Participated

Supervised

Trained extensively in in…

Developed

Planned

Supported

Market and sell…

Directed

Proved

Trained

Increased sales by…

A resume template similar to the resume below is available on our website for

download: Eller Undergraduate Resume and Cover Letter

Wilbur Wildcat

800 E. Wildcat Way #124, Tucson, AZ 85719 (*your address is optional)

520-555-2505 | [email protected] | Linked/in/Wilbur-Wildcat

EDUCATION

The University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Tucson, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Expected May 2023

• Major: Pre-Business

• GPA: 3.5

• Honors/Awards: Traditions of Excellence Scholarship Award, Minority Student Achievement

Scholarship Award, Hughes Employees Association – Tucson Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

The University of Arizona Department of Residence Life Tucson, AZ

Resident Assistant at Coronado Hall August 2020 – Present

• Supervise 35 students by promoting safety and security within the residence hall

• Motivate students to connect with others and challenge them to seek learning opportunities

• Facilitate intentional learning opportunities for students to grow and develop

USA Baseball – Executive Office Los Angeles, CA

Junior Olympic Intern / Coordinator June 2019 – August 2019

• Coordinated baseball tournaments for 64 teams to select national athlete representatives

• Trained and supervised 15 volunteers and assigned projects based on their interpersonal skills

• Directed day-to-day office operations while executive staff were out of town

Management Information Systems Association (MISA) Tucson, AZ

Active Member August 2018 – December 2019

• Attended weekly meetings to learn about careers in information technology

• Networked with IT professionals and upper classmen to further knowledge and understanding

• Served on the event planning committee, planned 13 events that built community among members

Canyon Ranch Health Resort and Spa Tucson, AZ

Server, Dining Room August 2018 – December 2019

• Maintained extensive menu knowledge associated with Canyon Ranch Health and Fitness plans

• Trusted to open and close the restaurant and prepare daily sales logs for over $2,000 per shift

• Responsible for training 15 new employees and demonstrating best practices

Annual Excellence in Finance Brunch Tucson, AZ

Attendee July 2019

• Selected from outstanding sophomore and freshman students to attend intimate networking opportunity

• Built relationships with professionals and graduating students, gaining exposure to various financial

career paths

ACTIVITIES, SKILLS & INTERESTS

Activities: Coronado Residence Hall Government Representative, Eller Make a Difference Day

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Fluent in Spanish (reading,

writing, speaking)

Interests: Multi-cultural inclusion, Baseball, International travel

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for application materials

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard or Microsoft Bing can potentially be helpful tools when

preparing your application materials. They should be used responsibly to be effective and to represent you honestly. They

are best used as a copy editor and should not be used to create your final application materials.

Many courses will expect that you cite the origin of all sources not your own original work including Large Language

Models like GPT-4. This citation should be added at the end of your written submission along with any other citations to

sources you used to complete your assignment. Refer to your syllabus for each course for direction and guidance on

using AI tools. Using text which is not original to you without appropriate attribution could be called plagiarism and

could be treated as a violation of academic integrity policies.

Examples of how to use these tools responsibly:

Cover Letter & Resume:

• Review grammar, re-word statements to be more concise, and optimize bullet points

• Example prompts:

o "You are a resume expert. Give me three ways I can improve this bullet point"

o "You are an expert editor. What changes do you suggest for this resume (or cover letter)"

Considerations:

• Your documents should represent you, your personal experiences and your own quality of work. These documents

are an introduction to who you are as a candidate, and an interviewer will expect the same level of

professionalism that you presented in your application when talking with you.

• Don't include personal information (email, phone, etc...) in your AI prompts; you don't know where this

information can be accessible in the future.

• Don't trust AI for your content. AI regularly fabricates information and only YOU know your true experiences.

Eller Career Coaches are available to provide you personal help with creating and reviewing your documents, prepare for

the interview, and discussing your major selection or career goals. Make an appointment in eSMS.

Interview

The Professional Admission interview is a 25-minute interview with up to two business professionals. It will be either

virtual via Zoom video conferencing software or in-person in McClelland Hall with professionals. Interview components:

• Your One-Minute Introduction or Elevator Pitch

• Your educational and professional goals

• Multiple behavioral interview questions relating to the Eller College’s learning outcomes

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Values Case (see page 10)

One-Minute Introduction or Elevator Pitch (“Tell me about yourself”)

An elevator pitch is a brief statement to quickly and simply tell someone about how your interests and experiences have

led you to this point, and about your future goals.

Example:

Past:

“My name is Taylor and I’m from San Diego, California. I decided to come to the University of Arizona because touring

the Eller College and learning all about the programs that are available made it clear this was the right fit for me. I have

always had a passion for working with others. I have been involved in volunteering with various non-profit organizations,

have played soccer, and ran cross country throughout most of my life”.

Present:

“Since coming to campus I have become an active member of the UA community. I am currently developing my

leadership skills through pledging a business fraternity and am gaining professional experience through my on campus job

at the UA Bookstore as a Social Media Coordinator. Being so involved on campus has taught me to effectively manage

my time and prioritize my responsibilities.”

Future:

“I’m planning to major in Business Management because I would love to combine my passion for volunteering and

working with others to eventually manage a non-profit organization within the San Diego Community. I also chose

Management as my major because I can adapt the skills I would gain from this degree to other areas of business if my

career goals change.”

To begin building your Elevator Pitch consider the following:

Past:

• Your name? Where are you from? Why did you come to the University of Arizona/Eller?

• How have your background & experiences prepared you for Eller/the major you are applying for? Or how have

they inspired interest in Eller/the major you’re applying for?

• What skills have you learned through your background and experiences?

Present:

• What you are majoring in? (Pre-Business)

• What are you involved with outside of class? (Work, Clubs, Volunteer Organizations, etc.)

• What are 2-3 relevant accomplishments since you’ve been in college?

Future:

• What do you plan to major in?

• What do you want to do after college?

• How do they match with your top interests and motivators?

Behavioral Interview Questions

The behavioral Interview Questions are built around topics related to the Eller College’s learning outcomes. Students are

encouraged to answer using the STAR method of interviewing, in which they focus on the Situation, Task, Actions, and

Results:

• Situation – Describe a specific event or situation that you were in. The who, what, where, when, etc.

• Task – Explain the task you had to complete highlighting any specific challenges or constraints.

• Action – Describe the specific actions that you took to complete the task. These should highlight desirable traits

you think the interviewer is looking for based on the job description and your research about the position.

• Result – Close with the result of your efforts being sure to also highlight what you learned from the experience.

As part of the Interview questions, students will consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Students should understand the

importance of working with people from different backgrounds and ideas. Students should prepare to speak on this subject

and provide examples.

VALUES CASE

During the Professional Admission Interview, you will be expected to reflect upon and articulate your thoughts on the

following values case. As you prepare for this portion of the interview, we value the interactive exchange of ideas, and

encourage you to discuss this situation with friends and family as you explore how you would approach the situation.

Students will be expected to demonstrate their thinking process during the interview.

Ethical Dilemma

You are a recent Eller graduate who prioritizes the desire to travel and have flexibility. With that, you were hired for

a remote position working for a company providing the technology for a virtual grocery delivery service. You are in an

entry-level role on the business development team, looking for advancement opportunities. Your job is to set up phone

calls for the more experienced members of your team. You are expected to work 8-hour days made up mostly of placing

outbound phone calls to potential customers, trying to schedule appointments. The job is demanding, but you are up for

the challenge.

After three months on the job, you find it to be exhausting based on the high expectations of your employer. The

company uses computer tracking software to make sure your mouse is making the appropriate number of movements

and clicks every 30 minutes to indicate you are consistently working at your computer.

Each week, you are encouraged to make three 15-minute quick chats with colleagues to try to build team camaraderie

and get to know your peers. You find this a beneficial networking and relationship building process since you are remote

and do not have many team interactions. During your fourth call with one co-worker you've gotten to know pretty well,

he shares he purchased a mouse mover he hooks up to his mouse so that it regularly clicks and moves in a way to mimic

that he's working. He said he only uses it for 10 minutes at a time to allow himself longer breaks and walk outside, which

he shares benefits his mental health and boosts his productivity.

This goes against your personal values relating to honesty and integrity in the workplace but identify with the need to

have more of a break during the day. Since you want to move forward in the company, you are now conflicted. How do

you approach the need to balance health and wellness with company productivity?

An Objective Model of Analysis for Moral Problems in Management

Resolving ethical dilemmas requires sound decision-making. To minimize the subjective nature of decision-making, the

following objective model of analysis should prove helpful when confronted by a personal or professional ethical

dilemma. Remember, this requires time and thought, but the more the model is applied, the better one will become in their

ethical decision-making.

1. Stakeholder Interests. Consider the benefits and harms, rights exercised, and rights denied for the full society.

2. Economic Outcomes. Determine the net balance of benefits over costs for the full society.

3. Legal Requirements. Review the laws adopted by members of society to regulate the behavior of members of

that society.

4. Ethical Duties. Evaluate the obligations owed by members of society to other members of that society.

This model was developed by Dr. Paul

Melendez, Department of Management and

Organizations, The University of Arizona.

August 2004.

Preparing for the Interview

The Professional Admission interview is a 25-minute interview with up to two business professionals. The interview will

be either virtual via Zoom video conferencing software or in-person in McClelland Hall with professionals who either

reside in or outside Tucson. The interview will include (1) your introduction/elevator pitch, (2) your educational and

professional goals, (3) behavioral interview questions relating to the Eller College’s learning outcomes, (4) a question

related to diversity/inclusion, and (5) a values case.

Before the Interview

Topics to Consider

• Think about your work, classes, and extracurricular

activities that have been meaningful to you

• Identify specific examples where you have learned

transferable skills including: teamwork, leadership,

communication, problem solving, and overcoming

adversity

• Practice talking about these examples in a clear, concise

and compelling way using the STAR method

• Short-term and long-term career goals

• Reason for selecting major

• Extracurricular involvement (student clubs, case

competitions, industry conferences)

• Work & volunteer experience

• Academic honors & successes

• Individual contribution to teams

During the Interview

Professional Dress Guidelines: Business Professional

Attire

• Introduce yourself with a smile

• Listen carefully to the questions you are asked – ask

clarifying questions if you are unsure of the question

• Use positive body language to show interest—good

posture, eye contact, smiling & nodding all provide good

nonverbal feedback to the interviewers

• Demonstrate your best skills by telling compelling stories

• Speak slowly and clearly. It is okay to pause for a

moment to collect your thoughts

• Be honest, enthusiastic, and friendly

• Clothes should be wrinkle and lint free

• Hair should be well groomed, nails and makeup in

natural style

• Suits, dresses, or skirts with blazers are appropriate

interview attire

• Solid, dark, or neutral colors are recommended

• Light colors under suit; avoid bright colors or patterns

• No jeans, sundresses, or athletic wear

Campus Closet Resource

Campus Closet is an ASUA service organization that collects and then distributes - free of charge - gently used or new

business, professional, and casual clothing to University of Arizona students, faculty and staff members who cannot

acquire the items otherwise. These visitors then go on to use their free clothing items for obligations such as interviews,

internships, professional events, and/or daily wear. https://asuatoday.arizona.edu/what-we-do/campus-closet

Interview Best Practices & Instructions –

• Business Professional attire is required.

• You will receive your interview time and necessary information during your Academic Advising appointment.

• You must have a picture ID – driver’s license, CatCard, or Passport.

• Check in for your interview 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time, you will first check in with an Eller Staff

member. Once checked in, the Eller Staff member will coordinate when you enter the designated interview room.

• Consider your body language – look into the interviewers’ eyes, sit up straight, smile, and use hand gestures if

you usually do, but keep them minimal.

• For Zoom Interviews –

o Test your technology - internet connection, camera, microphone, speakers.

o Available now:

▪ One-on-One Appointment with an Eller Career Coach or PDA (in-person or virtual)

• 15- or 30-minutes, in-person or virtual; make an appointment ahead of time in eSMS

• Appointments are available with Eller Career Coaches and Eller Professional

Development Associates (PDAs). PDAs are a team of upper-division students who serve

as peer career advisors, and are available to assist you with Resume, Cover Letter, or

Interview.

▪ Drop-In Hours with an Eller PDA (in-person, Eller PDC 3rd floor)

• Quick Cover Letter, Resume, and Interview help on a first-come, first-served basis during

the following times each week:

o Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

o We recommend you first try to make a One-on-One appointment in eSMS, as

Virtual Drop-In wait times can be lengthy during Professional Admissions

o Last Chance before you submit:

▪ Resume Check Day – Thursday, September 14

, 8am – 5pm

• 15-minutes, in-person or virtual; make an appointment ahead of time in eSMS

• This quick, 15-minute appointment is designed to help fine-tune your resume OR cover

letter before submitting for Professional Admissions

▪ Interview Skills Workshop – Monday, September 18

, 5pm – 6pm

• 60-minute workshop; in-person (McClelland Hall, Room 201A/B)

• Learn about the types of questions and techniques for your Professional Admissions

interview

▪ Mock Interview Day – Thursday, September 21

, 8am – 5pm

• 15 minutes, in-person or virtual; make an appointment ahead of time in eSMS

• This quick, 15-minute appointment is designed for you to practice answering a few

interview questions, like those you will be asked in your Professional Admissions

interview

o To schedule an Appointment in eSMS:

• Click “Add Appointment”

• Under “Appointment Type”, select “Career & Professional Development Coaching” as

the appointment type

• Choose your desired appointment, and select an appointment type (in-person or Zoom)

o To attend PDC Drop-In (in-person only):

• Go to the Eller PDC front desk on the 3rd floor of McClelland Hall

• Let the front desk associate know you’re there for a drop-in PDA meeting

o Transfer Students: please call the Eller Front Desk at 520-621-2505 for help to make an appointment

o Visit http://pdc.eller.arizona.edu/ for more information!

Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview help from

the Eller Professional Development Center

PROFESSIONAL ADMISSION CHECKLIST AND REMINDERS

Please use the following checklist to prepare for the Eller Professional Admission process:

 Attend Professional Admission Orientation virtually on August 30

or August 31

 Read Professional Admission packet and website (https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/admissions/bsba)

 Explore Eller Professional Majors and identify top 3 choices

(https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/academics/business-majors)

 Explore sample Cohort times and identify any conflicts

(https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/advising/registration/bsba)

 Fill out and submit Professional Admission Priority Application online through eSMS ASAP

(direct link: https://admissions.esms.arizona.edu/)

o You may return to the application at a later time to upload Cover Letter and Resume; but you must first

submit the application in order to schedule the required virtual academic advising appointment

▪ Note: You may need to authenticate through the eSMS Admissions portal

 After submitting online application, schedule academic advising appointment ASAP (no later than Friday,

September 15

)

o Incoming Transfers need to have unofficial copies of all college transcripts for the advising appointment

o Students with DRC accommodations need to log in to the DRC student portal showing their

accommodation profile to advisor during appointment

o International Students who still need to prove language proficiency must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or

CESL Endorsement (see page 3 for qualifying scores). Scores must display in UAccess by application

deadline.

 Develop Resume & Cover Letter with help from:

o Eller Professional Development Center (see Page 12 for resources)

o Friends, family, and associates

 Upload final version of Resume & Cover Letter to the eSMS application portal by 12:00pm (noon) on

Tuesday, September 19

 Prepare for interview and “Behavioral Interview Questions” with help from the following:

o Eller Professional Development Center (see Page 12 for resources)

o Friends, family, and associates

 Develop and practice One-Minute Introduction

 Read and discuss the Values Case. Be prepared to discuss your decision-making process in the interview

o Remember to become familiar with the Ethical Decision-Making Framework provided in packet.

 Select appropriate Professional Business Attire for interview

 Mark calendar for assigned interview day and time (scheduled during academic advising appointment):

o Virtual Interviews: Friday, September 22

o In-Person Interviews: Saturday, September 23

o Make-Up Interviews: Wednesday, September 27

 Zoom Modality: Test Zoom audio and visual before scheduled interview and determine quiet location with

reliable internet connection.

 In-Person Modality: Make sure to show up 10-15 minutes in advance to McClelland Hall

 Attend either virtual or in-person Interview; time, date, and appropriate zoom link will be included in your eSMS

profile and email

 Await Professional Admission Priority Applicant decision email sent around 5:00 pm on Friday, October 6