ESADE MBA Recommendation Questions

The application for the ESADE MBA program at the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona requires two recommendations. It is recommended that they both be professional, but academic references are also accepted.  Your recommenders should be able to speak to your global mindset and personal motivation. Recommenders can answer in English or Spanish. The ESADE MBA recommendation questions for the current admissions season are below.

2025-2026 ESADE MBA Recommendation Questions

Section 1: Short Answer Questions

1. How long have you known the candidate? In which context? (Max 1000 characters)
2. What do you consider to be the candidate’s most noteworthy qualities? (Max 500 characters)
3. What are the areas in which you believe the candidate needs to improve? (Max 500 characters)
4. Please comment on the candidate’s potential for management. Describe an occasion in which you observed the candidate in a leadership role. (Max 500 characters)

Section 2: Ranking

Please give us your opinion in terms of the following criteria:

Leadership potential