My letter stated that I had already met the professional experience requirement, which I was surprised by. I have 7 years of private sector work experience, however it's not related to health, policy or public service. I'm sure it's frustrating to have one more requirement hanging over your head, however I think most people can easily meet the requirement through summer internships and/or working part time during the program that they would do anyway without the requirement. The Wagner program was appealing to me, in part, because they encourage bringing your work experiences into the classroom and want you to work full or part time while in school.