{"id":52442,"date":"2021-06-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=52442"},"modified":"2021-06-23T12:48:29","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T19:48:29","slug":"the-mba-common-letter-of-recommendation-lor-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/the-mba-common-letter-of-recommendation-lor-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"The MBA Common Letter of Recommendation (LOR): An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the key pieces of an MBA application is the letter of recommendation<\/a>. This letter, usually written by managers, gives the admissions committee an insightful perspective on the MBA candidate. However, since each program has their own unique form, and candidates are often hesitant to ask managers to fill out multiple recommendations, applicants often limit the number of programs to which they apply. Recommenders frequently cannot dedicate enough time to such letters, resulting in less thorough and perceptive recommendations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)<\/a>, the Common Letter of Recommendation was born out of the need to save recommenders and alumni time by enabling them to complete one, common, set of questions. Since the questions stay embedded in each school\u2019s existing application system, few major changes are necessary. The Common LOR was developed by a group of leading business schools in conjunction with GMAC. These programs are leading the way, with the support of GMAC, to collaborate, collect information from industry professionals, and collate information from candidates worldwide.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of the Common LOR <\/h2>\n\n\n\n