Letters of Recommendation

WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER WRITE YOUR OWN LOR’S

WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER WRITE YOUR OWN LOR’S

For one, it’s unethical. But even if you don’t care about that, you run the risk, of looking like a newb, as somebody who does not write a lot of recommendations. Secondly, you run the risk making your LOR's sound similar to each other. Thirdly, you run the risk of the LOR’s sounding very similar to your essays.

THE IDEAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION SCENARIO

THE IDEAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION SCENARIO

What MBA applicants should be doing right now (earlier on in the application process) and without letting the cat out of the bag, approach your boss. Only do this if you think your boss is going to be receptive to you applying to business school. Gage to see how supportive they are and if they would provide you an LOR.

Waiving Your Right to View Your Recommendation Letter

Waiving Your Right to View Your Recommendation Letter

Curiosity killed the cat, and it can kill your MBA aspirations too if you can’t resist the temptation to view your recommendations.

Should I write my own recommendations?

Should I write my own recommendations?

OK.  I get this question all the time.

And it’s an important one.  When it comes to the app, you’ve got a few essential components, and the recommendations are one of them.

So.  How much should you help with your recommendations? 

There are two fundamental levels to this...