HEC Paris MBA Recommendation Questions

The HEC Paris MBA application for the September 2026 intake is now open, which means you can find the HEC Paris MBA recommendation questions here!

HEC Paris requires two references who can provide true and accurate feedback on your academic ability and professional qualifications. Admissions is looking for applicants who can collaborate within a team, are driven with a strong sense of personal direction, and can demonstrate excellence as a leader.

2025-2026 HEC MBA Recommendation Questions

Relationship to candidate:

How long and in what capacity have you known the candidate?

If this is a work related reference, in what position is/was the candidate employed and for how long?

Candidate’s abilities:

Referees are asked to rate the applicant on a list of qualities using the following scale: Unobserved, Below average, Average, Good (top 40%), Very good (top 25%), Excellent (top 15%), Outstanding (top 5%).

Qualities:

• Intellectual or academic ability
• Oral communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Teamwork skills
• Creativity / Innovative
• Competence in current position
• Written communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Initiative / problem solving skills

Proficiency in English:

Candidate’s first language?

Candidate’s strengths and weaknesses:

What do you consider to be the candidate’s principal strengths / talents?

What do you consider to be the candidate’s weaknesses or areas that need improvement?