Indiana / Kelley MBA Recommendation Questions
The Indiana / Kelley MBA application requires a single recommendation from someone who can comment meaningfully on the applicant’s professional performance, preferably a current or recent supervisor. Recommenders may upload a supplemental letter or document if they want to provide additional information. Uploading an additional letter or document is optional. The 2025-2026 Kelley MBA recommendation questions are below.
2025-2026 Indiana Kelley MBA Recommendation Questions
Relationship
- How well and in what capacity do you know the applicant? (Limit 500 characters)
- Does the applicant have potential as a leader and a manager? What have you observed that leads you to think the applicant will be successful? (Limit 500 characters)
- Are there areas where the applicant can improve his or her potential for graduate study and a managerial career? If so, what are those areas? (Limit 500 characters)
- You’ll rate the applicant on the qualities below. What group or population are you comparing the applicant with? (Limit 500 characters)
Likert Analysis
Recommenders are asked to rate the applicants on the following qualities using a one through five scale (1-Extremely Poor, 2-Below Average, 3-Average, 4-Above Average, 5-Excellent, or Not Observed).
- Leadership Ability
- Intellectual Potential
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal Skills
- Writing Ability
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Maturity
- Self-confidence
- Creativity
- Initiative
- Sense of humor; ability to keep things in perspective
Recommendation
Do you recommend that this applicant be admitted to this program?
- I highly recommend this applicant
- I recommend this applicant
- I recommend this applicant with reservations
- I am not able to recommend this applicant
Letter
Please upload your recommendation letter.
MBA Applywire
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