{"id":30628,"date":"2015-09-21T12:36:16","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T19:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=30628"},"modified":"2023-10-25T07:21:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:21:57","slug":"ut-mccombs-now-allows-linkedin-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/ut-mccombs-now-allows-linkedin-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"UT McCombs Now Allows LinkedIn Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Are you applying to UT McCombs<\/a>? Then you\u2019ll want to read about this important new twist on the recommendation requirement. Starting with the current application cycle, applicants to UT McCombs will have two options when it comes to submitting letters of recommendation<\/a>: <\/span><\/p>\n

You can:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Send a traditional recommendation request via the school\u2019s admissions management system.<\/strong> You fill out your recommenders name and information, s\/he receives an email with the request, writes and submits the recommendation, and then the recommendation appears on your application.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

2. Use the LinkedIn recommendation function.<\/strong> You will provide the admissions team access to your LinkedIn profile where they\u2019ll be able to review your recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Provide Both Options?<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Stephen Sweeney, Senior Associate Director of MBA Admissions at UT McCombs, the idea behind offering these two options is to emphasize the program\u2019s focus on flexibility and customization. (The flexibility doesn\u2019t stop at the recommendations; there are other options available throughout the McCombs application, including a choice in how to submit Essay 1.)<\/span><\/p>\n

In his post on the <\/span>McCombs blog<\/span><\/a>, Sweeney stresses that \u201cthe Admissions Committee does not prefer one option over the other. The most important part of a recommendation is the actual substance of the recommendation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He continues to explain <\/span>why<\/span><\/i> recommendations are so important to him as an admissions officer. Here\u2019s what he says: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve worked hard over the past few years and have earned praise, but why must you have to ask for it, and in writing? Well, the answer is easy: as an Admissions Officer, I need perspective on your business acumen, your personality, and your leadership and teamwork skills to confirm your claims of awesome-ness from someone other than yourself. Think about it: You have complete control over every aspect of your MBA application, except for the recommendation.\u00a0You\u2019ve already\u00a0written essays, submitted a resume and transcripts, took your tests, and you may have also been interviewed. Now it\u2019s time for a 3rd party to weigh-in and offer us a new perspective that will hopefully add depth and value to your overall application.\u00a0 But most importantly,\u00a0<\/span>a good recommendation will provide a CREDIBLE corroboration of your positive attributes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you looking for advice on how to choose the best recommenders? Check out our MBA Letters of Recommendation 101 page<\/a> \u2013 a wealth of free resources to help you choose the recommenders that will boost your chances of getting ACCEPTED!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Download<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Accepted:<\/a>.
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\n\u2022\u00a05 Ways to Create, Clean Up, and Optimize Your Online Presence before Submitting Applications<\/a><\/p>\n

This article\u00a0<\/a>originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/a>'s\u00a0<\/em>experienced admissions consultants<\/a>\u00a0can help you create the most impressive application possible with\u00a0<\/em>comprehensive packages<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>or provide targeted assistance from\u00a0<\/em>picking perfect programs<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/em>designing a dazzling resume<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or\u00a0<\/em>preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more!\u00a0<\/em>Accepted.com<\/a>\u00a0has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so\u00a0<\/em>contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get started now!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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