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MBA Recommendation Letters: How to Mitigate Downside Risk

Among all components of the MBA application, recommendations are the least controllable and often the least understood. Applicants spend months refining essays and resumes, but devote minimal thought to the letters written on their behalf. This is risky. Although recommendation letters rarely transform a rejection into an offer, they can seriously weaken a strong profile […]

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Art of the Ask: How to Get a Standout MBA Recommendation

In a previous article, I discussed how MBA recommendation letters are a crucial component of the overall application. This process can often feel daunting, particularly when you’re asking someone to support you while you’re preparing to leave their company. What is required of MBA recommendation letters Typically, recommenders will need to respond to several questions […]