Tag Archives: advice for recommenders

September 4, 2020

What Makes a Great MBA Recommendation Letter

Round 1 deadlines are almost upon us! That means it’s time to check in with your recommenders asap. Find out if they’re on track to submit your MBA recommendation letter on schedule. If you have … →

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June 3, 2019

Time to Plan for Round 1

Over the past couple of weeks, top MBA programs — including HBS, Booth, Kellogg, CBS and Fuqua — have started announcing their deadlines for the 2019–2020 application season. Sure, those September and October dates might … →

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May 24, 2019

Tips for a Killer MBA Recommendation Letter

It might surprise you that many applicants don’t invest time and attention in their reference letters. Most applicants select their references, direct them to the proper forms, and hope for the best. You can influence … →

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September 1, 2017

How to Address Weaknesses, Strengths as MBA Applicant

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s ‘Strictly Business’ MBA blog on U.S. News Faced with increasingly stiff competition for a spot at the top business schools, MBA applicants must possess more than stellar test scores and a pedigreed … →

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