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That's a great way to do it!
Hi so and so, I haven't spoken to you since class ABC....Since graduation I've been up to XYZ and am considering applying to MBA programs to further my career in....Would you be willing to write a letter on my behalf...
General gist of a basic letter, obviously YMMV. Good luck!!
Awesome, this will help. Thanks!
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I have to ask the question - why are you in such a rush to pursue your MBA at this time?
You can only get your MBA once. You want to get it from the best program possible. Programs that admit MBA students straight from undergrad are typically not the strongest programs. Additionally, when you complete your MBA, you'll be competing in a marketplace of MBAs who have 3-7 years of professional experience, while you have none.
In my experience, the majority of candidates who get an MBA without professional experience secure entry-level positions upon graduation and are on par with recent undergraduate graduates.
Carefully consider this path.
I'm actually applying for the school's Master's in Accounting program. However, thanks for the info
I will keep this in mind!
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If you're going to have a professor write your letter you should make sure they have something unique to say about you. If you need to, remind them in your message of some things you worked on them with. Did you help them with a certain project? Did they work directly with you on some research? What is the specific reason you're asking -THIS- professor from all of the others? Let them know that reason - this will likely remind them of the type of dynamic you had with them and will allow them to write an effective letter.
The worst thing you can do in this situation is send them an email "Hi, I took your class in so-and-so and I'm now applying for this MBA program, can you please recommend me?" Unless you were specifically memorable, without any examples of who you were or what you did, you will most likely only get the same generic letter they send for everyone else.
Good luck!
Yes, thank you for making sure that I'd do that. I will definitely mention our past experiences.