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?
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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.