Emory / Goizueta MBA Recommendation Questions
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School requires two letters of professional recommendation to be submitted online to complete the MBA application. The school will also accept the GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation. At least one recommendation should come from a current direct supervisor, project manager, or client. The Emory MBA recommendation questions for the current admissions season are as follows.
2025-2026 Emory / Goizueta MBA Recommendation Questions
Section 1: Recommender Information
Section 2: Evaluation
How long have you known the applicant?
In what capacity do you know the applicant?
Recommenders are asked to appraise the applicant on 10 attributes and then provide an overall rating using the following scale:
- Exceptional (top 5%)
- Very Good (top 15%)
- Above Average (top 50%)
- Average (at 50%)
- Below Average (bottom 50%)
- Unable to Assess
Attributes:
- Intellectual ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Motivation/initiative
- Ability to work with others
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Leadership/managerial potential
- Analytical ability
- Judgment
Overall Rating:
- Strongly Recommend
- Recommend
- Recommended with Reservations
- Do not Recommend
Section 3: Short Answer Questions
Please indicate to which group you are comparing this candidate (e.g., co-worker, MBA graduate, etc.) (100-word maximum).
What characteristics or attributes best describe the applicant? (150-word maximum).
In what area is the applicant most exceptional? (150-word maximum).
In what area(s) does the applicant need improvement? Describe the applicant’s awareness of these areas and response to constructive feedback. (150-word maximum).
How would you describe the applicant’s interpersonal skills and the impression they make in meetings, presentations, or other interactions? Is the applicant effective when working in a team? (150-word maximum).
Section 4: Recommendation Letter
If there is any additional information you’d like to share, you may provide it in the textbox or by uploading a letter below.
Recommenders may submit a previously completed GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation instead of completing the form.
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I'm looking to apply to a deferred MBA program. I interned at a BB Investment Bank during my sophomore summer, and I will be returning to the same EB Investment Bank I interned at during my junior summer. Currently enrolled at a Top 30 US university.
Asian Female. T20 Undergrad w/ double major in Biology and Statistics. Decided in college to pivot into the game industry and have interned/worked at top gaming brands. Trying to pivot into product in gaming or start my own company in the game industry.
ECs: president of my gaming club in college, have spoken and continue to speak at numerous universities, conventions, and more regarding careers in video games. Mentored numerous students who want careers in gaming, especially for women/underrepresented genders/LGBTQ+. Served as a judge/advisor for one mentorship program. Created grassroots gaming community in UG in response to COVID that grew to 3000+ members in 3 weeks and had industry speakers, sponsors, and more. Also volunteer at my local aquarium educating the public about ocean conservation and the local wildlife.
Applying Round 2 to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Kellogg (MMM) with hopes of moving back to the West Coast afterwards.
Already got an admit from one of the T15 with no scholarship in round 1, applying to the rest in round 2.
I really need a scholarship to afford an MBA so will be applying to lower ranked schools as well. I currently work in Big 4 strategy team.
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GMAT FE - 675
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Military
No update on scholarship yet