All first-time applications require two recommendations.
\nIf you have been working full-time for at least six months, one recommendation should be from your current supervisor. If you are unable to secure a recommendation from your direct supervisor, please submit a statement of explanation in the Employment section of your application.
\nThe second recommendation should be from either a former direct supervisor or from another professional associate, senior to you, who can share their insights on your candidacy.
\nIf you are a college senior or have worked full-time for fewer than six months, at least one, but preferably both, of your recommendations should be from a person who can comment on your managerial abilities. You may ask a summer employer or another person whom you feel can objectively assess your professional promise. The second recommendation may be from a college professor.
\nPlease be aware: The Admissions Committee requires that all application materials be submitted online, including recommendations. Applications are not considered complete until all required information is submitted; this includes recommendations.
\nPlease note that reapplicants are required to submit one new recommendation. This recommendation must be from a recommender that you did not use in your previous application.
\nPlease consider the following guidelines when writing your recommendation:<\/p>\n
\u2022 How do the candidate\u2019s performance, potential, background, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please limit your recommendation to 1000 words.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please submit two recommendations (no more, no less!) from individuals who can speak directly about your professional performance and promise. The Admissions Committee suggests (but does not require) that one recommendation be from your direct supervisor. Sorry to repeat ourselves, but this is a guideline, not a requirement. We are very aware that not all candidates will be able to do this. Recommender Questions<\/p>\n Please respond to both questions below in a single document:<\/p>\n 1. How do the applicant's performance, potential, background, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (Recommended: 300 words)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant\u2019s response. (Recommended: 250 words)<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Two professional recommendation letters are required, providing information about your leadership and management potential. As such, at least one recommendation should come from your workplace; your current supervisor or manager is usually a good choice. The other recommendation should be from someone who has had a chance to evaluate you in a professional setting, for example, a client, a former supervisor or a colleague from your community service or extracurricular activities. Academic recommendations are acceptable but they are less likely to address our main interest, which is to assess your ability to work with and manage others as well as your potential for senior management. You will also be able to upload an optional third letter of recommendation as part of the supporting documents. Recommender Questions:<\/p>\n How long have you known the candidate? Define your relationship with the candidate and the circumstances whereby you met.<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Comment on the candidate's career progress to date and his\/her career focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. What do you consider to be the candidate's major strengths? Comment on the factors that distinguish the candidate from other individuals at his\/her level.<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. What do you consider to be the candidate\u2019s major weaknesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Comment on the candidate\u2019s potential for senior management. Do you see him\/her as a future leader?<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. Describe the candidate as a person. Comment on his\/her ability to establish and maintain relationships, sensitivity to others, self-confidence, attitude, etc. Specifically comment on the candidate's behaviour or skills in a group setting\/team environment.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One letter of recommendation is required (must be submitted online)<\/p>\n 1. How do the candidate's performance, potential or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (300 words)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response. (250 words)<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MBA applicants must submit two letters of recommendation (in addition to your essay #2). Professional recommendations are preferred from individuals who are able to speak with certainty about your professional achievements and potential. Recommenders must submit recommendations online. We do not accept mailed recommendations. Recommendations may be in either letter or short answer format and should not exceed two pages each. Please note: We do not accept recommendations from family members.<\/p>\n Please choose recommenders who are able to provide specific answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n \u2022 How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?<\/strong> <\/p>\n Letters of Reference<\/p>\n Qualitative accounts of your behaviors, impact, and personal qualities are essential to our evaluation of your leadership potential. Your letters of reference should provide specific examples that illustrate your ability and desire to make a difference in the world. We request two letters of reference:<\/p>\n \u2022 One reference from your current direct supervisor (or next best alternative) at work Both letters of reference must be submitted by the deadline of the round in which you apply.<\/p>\n Current Direct Supervisor Reference<\/p>\n You must obtain at least one recommendation from your current direct supervisor. We understand, however, that you may be in a situation that prevents you from providing a reference from your current direct supervisor. For example, you may:<\/p>\n \u2022 Be self-employed In this case, use your judgment in finding a source for your recommendation \u2014 a previous supervisor, an indirect manager, a client, a member of your board of directors, or any other individual who evaluates your work. Second Reference<\/p>\n The second reference may come from either someone senior to you (i.e., someone who has evaluated or supervised your work) or from a peer (i.e., someone with whom you\u2019ve interacted as an equal). This reference may come from someone at work or outside of work and may include your professional, community, or extracurricular experiences. We recognize that work environments are fluid, so we give you the option of choosing the person who can best represent your potential impact.<\/p>\n Choosing Your Recommenders<\/p>\n We are impressed by what a reference letter says, not by the title of the individual who wrote it or the writing skills of the recommender. You should choose individuals who: Both of your recommenders also will be asked to assess you on some competencies and character traits that contribute to successful leadership, and answer two questions. Submitting Letters of Reference<\/p>\n Your recommenders are required to submit their letters through the online application by the deadline of the round in which you apply. You are responsible for ensuring the letters are submitted on time. You will be able to see the status of each letter (either notified, started, or submitted) and also will be able to designate Stanford to send each recommender a reminder approximately a week before the application deadline date. Late letters of recommendation will not be reviewed with your application.<\/p>\n 1. Register your recommenders. Go to the \u201cLetters of Reference\u201d tab on the application, and enter each recommender\u2019s personal information carefully. It is essential that you enter the recommender\u2019s email address correctly so that your recommender can access the instructions and form. Read the waiver statement for each letter of reference and determine whether or not you will waive your right to review each recommendation. If you do not have a recommendation from your current direct supervisor, provide a brief explanation in the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of the application. Information for Recommenders - Letter of Recommendation Guidelines<\/p>\n The letter you submit should address the prompts listed in the Stanford application; outdated or general letters do not strengthen a candidate\u2019s application. Be sure your letter is: Your letter of reference should be submitted in English. If you think your English is not sufficient to convey complex ideas, write the letter in your native language, and then have it translated into English. The translation can be performed by a friend, a colleague, or a paid service \u2014 but not by the applicant or the applicant\u2019s friend or family member. Questions We Ask You<\/p>\n Below is the specific information that you should include in your recommendation.<\/p>\n 1. How do the candidate\u2019s performance, potential, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant\u2019s response.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please note the following details when completing the Recommendations section of the online application.<\/p>\n Two recommendations are required with your application. Professional recommendations are strongly preferred over academic recommendations. One recommendation must come from your current supervisor. If a recommendation from your current supervisor cannot be included, you must provide an explanation in optional Essay 3. <\/p>\n The Admissions Committee requires two letters of recommendation, preferably from supervisors. The recommendation questions for the Class of 2017 are:<\/p>\n 1. How do the candidate's performance, potential, or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (300 words)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response. (250 words)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MBA Specializations<\/a><\/p>\n Free MBA chances calculator (no registration required)<\/a><\/p>\nHarvard<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nThe other recommendation should be from someone who can comment on your leadership skills and\/or potential; this may be a former supervisor, another professional associate, or a university professor. We don't have a strong preference for any particular type of recommender.
\nFind people who know you well enough to answer them! This should take priority over level of seniority or HBS alumni status. We don't give special consideration to recommendations written by HBS alums, and you don't need to have an HBS recommender to be admitted. (Most admitted students don't!)
\nRecommendations should be submitted online by the application deadlines. Applications are not considered complete until all required information is submitted; this includes recommendations.<\/p>\nINSEAD<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nIt is important to note that your recommenders cannot submit their letters to us if you have not already submitted your application. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application ahead of the deadline so that your recommenders can meet the deadline as well. Once you have submitted your application, the Admissions Team will \u201cpost it\u201d within 2 business days. Your recommenders will then receive an e-mail notification prompting them to complete and submit their letters. If they cannot meet the application deadline, please note that they will have one extra week, within which to submit their completed recommendation.<\/p>\nRoss - Michigan<\/span><\/h4>\n
Sloan - MIT<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n\u2022 How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Please give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Which of the applicant's personal or professional characteristics would you change?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.<\/strong><\/p>\nStanford<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nRequirements<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Your choice of either one additional supervisor reference or one peer reference.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Work for a family business in which a family member is your supervisor
\n\u2022 Have begun a new position where your direct supervisor does not know you well
\n\u2022 Not have notified your direct supervisor that you are applying to business school<\/p>\n
\nIf you are unable to provide a letter from your current direct supervisor, include a brief note of explanation in the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section of the online application. Use your best judgment to choose an appropriate replacement.
\nIf you are a college senior, you may use a direct supervisor from a summer, part-time, or internship position. Alternatively, you may ask someone who managed you in an extracurricular, research, volunteer, or community activity.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Know you well through significant, direct involvement with you within the last few years.
\n\u2022 Will provide detailed anecdotes and examples to support their assertions.
\n\u2022 Are truly enthused to write a recommendation for you and will spend sufficient time writing a thoughtful letter.<\/p>\n
\nWe mandate that your first recommender comes from your current direct supervisor. We have no preference, however, between another supervisor and a peer for your second recommendation.<\/p>\n
\n2. Your recommender receives an email with log in information.
\n3. Your recommender completes and submits his\/her recommendation.
\n4. You and your recommender receive an email confirming the recommendation has been submitted.<\/p>\n
\nDo not email, mail, or fax letters of recommendation that have already been submitted through the online application.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A maximum of three pages
\n\u2022 Double-spaced
\n\u2022 Formatted using 12-point type. Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are the recommended fonts.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to your qualitative responses, we will ask you to assess some competencies and character traits that contribute to successful leadership.<\/p>\nStern - NYU<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nRecommendations should come from individuals who can objectively assess your professional performance and your potential for success in Stern's MBA program and in your future career. Recommendations from family members, family friends and close friends are discouraged.
\nYou are required to have all of your recommendations submitted online. Our online application will prompt you to electronically send your recommenders instructions for completing and submitting our online Recommendation Form. View or download the Recommendation Form<\/a> for use as a reference only.
\nIf your recommender cannot submit an online recommendation, you must email sternmba@stern.nyu.edu to explain the circumstances and request approval for your recommender to submit a paper recommendation. If your recommender cannot complete a recommendation in English, he\/she will need to complete a paper recommendation. The recommender will then need to have the recommendation translated into English. A certified English translation through a translating service must be obtained and submitted in a sealed envelope with the original recommendation, endorsed across the seal.
\nSubmitting more than two recommendations is not necessary but allowed. Any recommendations in addition to the required two should provide the Admissions Committee with a unique perspective not provided by your first two recommenders.<\/p>\nWharton<\/span><\/h4>\n
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