Application & Interview
Online Application
The online application is comprised of a form, fee, and supplemental items
Start Your Application Form
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Important Dates
Submit your online application in accordance with the application requirements by one of the following review deadlines:
Fall 2020 Priority Review Deadline – February 1, 2020
After the priority review deadline, we will review applications according to the following deadlines:
Final Domestic Deadline July 15, 2020
Please note that beyond the stated deadlines above, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the fall 2020 program is full. However, we cannot not guarantee there will be spots available after the priority review deadline. It is always best to apply early to the first priority review.
Pay the Application Fee
After you have registered within the application system and completed the application
form, you will need to pay the application fee:
$45 USD for Utah residents and out-of-state residents
Attach Applicable Supplemental Items
After you have submitted the application fee, the application system will ask you to attach various supplemental items. All applicants are required to provide the following items:
- Official academic transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher based on a 4.0 scale
alternatively, we will accept a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher based on the last 60 earned credits
More Transcript Information
For transcripts to be considered official, they must be submitted to UVU’s Admissions Office directly from a college or university to the following email address or to the following mailing address.
Email: etranscriptr@uvu.edu (preferred)
Mail:
Utah Valley University
Admissions Office
800 West University Pkwy
Orem, UT 84058-6703
No other delivery format will be accepted as official. Those that have a degree from UVU can have their transcripts uploaded to their application by MFPA Staff. Transcripts uploaded in this manner will also be considered official.
- Professional resume or CV
highlight the most relevant professional experiences - Two mandatory essays
pdf format with a minimum of 500 words per essay
Essay Prompts
1st Essay Prompt: Write a personal statement discussing your career goals and why you are interested in the Master of Financial Planning and Analytics degree.
2nd Essay Prompt: Describe what you think it will take to be successful in the MFPA program. What specific things could you do to receive the most benefit overall from the program?
- Two professional letters of recommendation
you may submit one academic reference in place of your second professional reference
Submit Online Application
Complete applications submitted before the relevant review deadline will be sent to
the MFPA Admissions Committee for review. The committee selects qualified applicants
to proceed to the next step in the application process based on the applicant’s potential
for success in the MFPA program. This will entail a 20 to 30 minute in-person or Skype/Zoom
interview with one MFPA Admissions Committee member and one MFPA Office staff member.
Each applicant will be notified by email whether you have been short-listed for an
interview or will not be considered any further at this point in time.
What to expect during your interview and how to come prepared
Once you receive your invitation to interview from the MFPA Admissions Committee, confirm your interview time and location with the MFPA Office. If you are not able to come to our Orem campus for an in-person interview, you may elect to interview via Skype or Zoom. Please notify the MFPA Office of this election so proper arrangements can be made.
How to prepare
We recommend that you prepare for this interview as you would for a professional job interview. Be ready to provide more information about aspects of your application and demonstrate your understanding of UVU’s MFPA program. Successful candidates will also be able to speak to their background, aspirations, interests, and how the MFPA program fits their plans and life goals.
Final Decision
What to expect once you have completed your online application and your interview
Once all interviews have been conducted, the MFPA Admissions Committee will decide which candidates will receive an invitation to join the MFPA program. Each candidate will be notified of the committee’s final decision via email. If you have received an offer of acceptance, you will need to confirm your acceptance with the MFPA Office in order to hold your place in the program. This can be done by responding to the offer email or calling the MFPA office.
Contact Information
Masters of Financial Planning and Analytics | Phone: 801-863-8890 | Office: WB-120
