Thanks
MBAPrepCoach. I will keep this word limit in mind. I have a couple of questions regarding recommenders
@Nomad2461
1. Can recommenders be mentioned one at a time?
No idea what you mean here, mentioned where? The newspaper? (JK.)
2. Once submitted as a recommender (and not the submission of the full application) can it be changed?
Yes last I checked, however these types of policies change frequently so ask your AO. For sho.
3. What is the usual deadline for recommenders to finish writing their answers
Because you are relying on their holiday/vacation schedule I do this first thing after the CV in my process, after having learned about my client's "stories" so we can brainstorm good talking points to submit to the recommender.
Give them two week and check in after week 1. I recommend creating some kind of artificial time constraint to motivate but ever better, take them out to coffee or dinner and talk this all through with them so it feels easy. The answer is - depends - but dont cut it close.
COUNT ON THE FACT THAT YOU WILL NEED TO GO BACK TO THEM. Despite all the preventative measures some recommenders think they know what to do but do not. Even experienced ones.
4. The supporting document mentions "additional letters". Can this be used to give more LoR? If yes, then what is the format that they should follow?
Yes, but it is often used as a letter of support by an INSEAD alumni who knows you well and can speak to your character/fit/value. If you have one of those great, otherwise, select a recommender who provides a new angle on who you are. If both other recommenders are from work, choose someone from the Board you are on or the Organizing Director you work alongside with at XYZ charitable/social justice concern.
Lots of questions, but I am just getting done with my essays and a little anxious about the recommenders now.
Hmm. Are you applying this round?
Yikes, this advice might be too late. My recommendation would be to create a lot of structure set up dates to meet.
the #1 guideline: they should be able to narrate a story *end to end* about a work or community project, which demonstrates how you embody the qualities business schools are seeking. Make a claim (qualities) and then support that claim. (story to illustrate qualities.)
I encourage you and everyone to work openly with recommenders NO MATTER WHAT. Dont put your fate in someone else's busy and preoccupied hands.
It's important you maintain control of the content here because an inconsistent letter will torpedo your candidacy.