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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Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
Intended R1 applicant to the listed schools. Targetting MBB post-MBA (with one eye on returning to corporate strategy)
I am 25 Indian male and would like to introduce myself as a Chartered Accountant from India working as a Risk Analyst ( Third Party Risk Analyst ) in Citi Chennai.
In addition to 2.5 years of work experience as a Risk Analyst with a promotion .I also have a 3 year CA articleship experience in an audit firm (1.5 years) and as an industrial trainee in one of the start ups of a renowned car manufacturers primarily handling tax compliances audits accounting aspects
Further I have a cgpa of 7.5 in B.Com ( Distance education) since I was pursuing my CA. After my CA I did ACCA (UK based CA) , CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and completed my CFA Level 1. I want to make a career change to finance and targeting M7 , LBS AND INSEAD. Need a review of my profile and suggest me what would be good gmat score for my application