Vanderbilt Business MBA Recommendation Questions

Section 2: Applicant Ratings

The recommender is to use the following scale:

• Truly Exceptional (Top 1-2%)
• Excellent (Top 5%)
• Very good (Top 10%)
• Good (Top 25%)
• Average (Top 50%)
• Below Average (Bottom 50%)
• Inadequate Opportunity to Judge

To the best of your ability, please rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics:

• Intellectual Ability
• Motivation/Initiative
• Integrity
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Task Management
• Working with Others
• Leadership Potential
• Overall Potential Compared to Peers

Section 3: Short Answer Recommendation Questions

What skills have you observed in the applicant that would transfer well to business school and beyond? Please provide specific examples demonstrating these skills. (Max 1200 characters)

What areas do you consider to be areas of growth for the applicant? (Max 1200 characters)

Describe a specific example when the applicant demonstrated exceptional leadership, teamwork, or took initiative to go above and beyond expectations. (Max 1200 characters)

Describe the individual’s ability to relate to others including speaking/writing skills, presentation skills, nonverbal signals, and social awareness. (Max 1200 characters)

How effectively does the candidate work with others? Please provide examples of their interpersonal skills and actions. (Max 1200 characters)

Please provide any additional comments that might be helpful in assessing the applicant’s potential for academic and/or professional success. (Max 1200 characters)

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