Recommendations

As you prepare your MBA applications, we wanted to share a quick note that some key Clear Admit resources are ready for you and your recommenders! Visit our listing of top MBA programs’ recommendation questions to see what aspects of your candidacy your recommenders will be expected to cover. Next, download the Clear Admit Recommendation… Read more

As we continue our focus on those of you who are applying for next year’s admissions cycle, we wanted to offer some basic tips on a critical variable in the MBA admissions equation: recommender selection. When choosing your recommenders, remember that it can be seen as a test of judgment – selecting a recommender whose… Read more

Over the last couple of weeks we published a series of MBA admissions tips for Round 2 application deadlines. Today, as a little holiday offering for our readers, we’ve conveniently gathered those tips into one tidy post, to help keep you organized. This next week, between Christmas and New Year’s, is critical for those of… Read more

HBS Managing Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Chad Losee Earlier this summer, Harvard Business School (HBS) Managing Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Chad Losee let us know that he would be starting a summer blog series filled with application tips. He planned to share from his personal experience and tackle different elements of… Read more

As we continue our focus on those of you who are applying for next year’s admissions cycle, we wanted to offer some basic tips on a critical variable in the MBA admissions equation: recommender selection. When choosing your recommenders, remember that it can be seen as a test of judgment – selecting a recommender whose… Read more

NYU Stern School of Business today becomes the latest school to share its 2018-2019 MBA admissions deadlines and essay questions, including a few changes from last year. We caught up with Isser Gallogly, Stern associate dean, MBA admissions and program innovation, to get the latest. Here’s what we learned. For starters, Gallogly and his team… Read more

The process of applying to business school is a complicated beast with numerous steps to consider along the path from application to acceptance. As Round 2 decisions roll in, many applicants may find themselves approaching one of the final steps in the process: Finding an appropriate gift for thanking your MBA recommenders. While this step… Read more

While business schools require candidates to submit anywhere from 1-3 recommendations as part of the regular admissions process, we’re devoting this admissions tip to a lesser known relative of the formal recommendation: the letter of support. The letter of support is very different from a typical letter of recommendation, in ways that we will detail below.… Read more

Over the last couple of weeks we published a series of MBA admissions tips for Round 2 application deadlines. Today, as a little holiday offering for our readers, we’ve conveniently gathered those tips into one tidy post, to help keep you organized. This next week, between Christmas and New Year’s, is critical for those of… Read more

We know it’s a bit unnerving to solicit recommendations without knowing what your recommenders are being asked. Luckily, we’ve done all the legwork for you and have gathered all of this admissions cycle’s MBA recommendation questions from the top business schools in one easy-to-manage spot. Be sure to bookmark this page for your convenience as… Read more

The UCI Merage School of Business online application is now live for the 2017-2018 admissions season, meaning that the Merage MBA recommendation questions are available for applicants and their recommenders. 2017-2018 UCI Merage Recommendation Questions Please give a candid assessment of the applicant’s particular attributes and abilities, whether positive or negative, as you have experienced… Read more

While business schools require candidates to submit anywhere from 1-3 recommendations as part of the regular admissions process, we’re devoting this admissions tip to a lesser known relative of the formal recommendation: the letter of support. The letter of support is very different from a typical letter of recommendation, in ways that we will detail below.… Read more

I’m busy, you’re busy, your boss is most definitely busy. Indeed, publications ranging from Men’s Health to the Atlantic, the Washington Post to Forbes are all reporting that “busyness“ has become the new status symbol for our times. Which is part of what makes asking someone to write you a letter of recommendation for business… Read more

We know it’s a bit unnerving to solicit recommendations without knowing what your recommenders are being asked. Luckily, we’ve done all the legwork for you and have gathered all of this admissions cycle’s MBA recommendation questions from the top business schools in one easy-to-manage spot. Be sure to bookmark this page for your convenience as… Read more

The Carnegie Mellon University online MBA application is live for the 2017-2018 admissions season, meaning that the Tepper MBA recommendation questions are available for CMU MBA applicants and their recommenders. 2017-2018 CMU Tepper Recommendation Questions Context of Relationship Current Employer Previous Employer University/Academic Extra Curricular/Community Other Nature of relationship Direct Supervisor Other Supervisor Advisor/Mentor Colleague/Peer Direct Report… Read more

The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College online MBA application is now live for the 2017-2018 admissions season, meaning that the Babson MBA recommendation questions are available for applicants and their recommenders. 2017-2018 Babson MBA Recommendation Questions Context of Relationship Current Employer Previous Employer University/Academic Extra Curricular/Community Other Nature of Relationship Direct Supervisor Other… Read more

The Simon Business School online application is now live for the 2016-2017 admissions season, meaning that the Rochester MBA recommendation questions are now available for applicants and their recommenders. 2017-2018 Rochester / Simon MBA Recommendation Questions Applicant Ratings For each of the questions below, please rate the applicant relative to other students or employees whom you… Read more

The 2017-18 MBA application to MIT Sloan School of Management went live last week, featuring a range of changes from last year’s. The debut of a new video statement (required of all applicants), the implementation of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Common Letter of Recommendation form, and an increased word count and expanded instructions… Read more

As we continue our focus on those of you who are applying for next year’s admissions cycle, we wanted to offer some basic tips on a critical variable in the MBA admissions equation: recommender selection. When choosing your recommenders, remember that it can be seen as a test of judgment – selecting a recommender whose… Read more

Sponsored Content The b-school application process has several components. And while you can complete the majority of the application on your own, the letters of recommendation require a bit more time and consideration. These letters are a key opportunity to distinguish yourself from other candidates, so make sure to get the ball rolling as early… Read more

While business schools require candidates to submit anywhere from 1-3 recommendations as part of the regular admissions process, we’re devoting this admissions tip to a lesser known relative of the formal recommendation: the letter of support. The letter of support is very different from a typical letter of recommendation, in ways that we will detail… Read more

We know it’s a bit unnerving to solicit recommendations without knowing what your recommenders are being asked. Luckily, we’ve done all the legwork for you and have gathered all of this admissions cycle’s MBA recommendation questions from the top business schools in one easy-to-manage spot. Good luck with Round 2! Babson / Olin 2016-2017 Recommendation Questions… Read more

The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College online MBA application is now live for the 2016-2017 admissions season, meaning that the Babson MBA recommendation questions are available for applicants and their recommenders. 2016-2017 Babson MBA Recommendation Questions Recommender First Name Recommender Last Name Title Organization Telephone Number Mailing Address 1 Mailing City Mailing… Read more

The Carnegie Mellon University online MBA application is now live for the 2016-2017 admissions season, meaning that the Tepper MBA recommendation questions are available for CMU MBA applicants and their recommenders. 2016-2017 CMU Tepper MBA Recommendation Questions Following an inquiry about the recommender’s contact information and whether he or she is a CMU alum, the admissions… Read more

Asking your supervisor or former supervisor to take time out of his or her busy schedule to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf is one of the most challenging aspects of the MBA admissions process for many applicants. Now try asking that person to write five different letters, answering five different sets of… Read more