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Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter?

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Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 26 Jan 2021, 07:42
Hello!

1. reference letter from newly founded NGO that was my client for months at work
2. reference letter from a professor of uni I graduated from

Which one should I opt for preparing the scholarship documents?

The scholarship provider says it looks for "demonstrated leadership experience" and gives a merit to "contribution to the civil society".

The content itself, I think, will be of a better quality for the firth option. I am reluctant because of its non-existent international reputation.

Please provide your opinion. Thanks!

Originally posted by K2020 on 25 Jan 2021, 09:55.
Last edited by K2020 on 26 Jan 2021, 07:42, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2021, 10:00
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Hello!

1. reference letter from newly founded NGO that was my client for month at work
2. reference letter from a professor of uni I graduated from

Which one should I opt for preparing the scholarship documents?

The scholarship provider says it looks for "demonstrated leadership experience" and gives a merit to "contribution to the civil society".

The content itself, I think, will be of a better quality for the firth option. I am reluctant because of its non-existent international reputation.

Please provide your opinion. Thanks!


From experience, I know that for MBA applications, a LOR from your direct supervisor and another who can give proper examples to your strengths would be the best.
And among the choices you have, 1 is better
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Re: Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2021, 10:17
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K2020 wrote:
Hello!

1. reference letter from newly founded NGO that was my client for month at work
2. reference letter from a professor of uni I graduated from

Which one should I opt for preparing the scholarship documents?

The scholarship provider says it looks for "demonstrated leadership experience" and gives a merit to "contribution to the civil society".

The content itself, I think, will be of a better quality for the firth option. I am reluctant because of its non-existent international reputation.

Please provide your opinion. Thanks!


From experience, I know that for MBA applications, a LOR from your direct supervisor and another who can give proper examples to your strengths would be the best.
And among the choices you have, 1 is better


Thank you for your prompt response. I would also appreciate to hear if a sending a LOR from a client is a acceptable/common practice and perceived well.
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Re: Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2021, 10:37
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K2020 wrote:
Hello!

1. reference letter from newly founded NGO that was my client for month at work
2. reference letter from a professor of uni I graduated from

Which one should I opt for preparing the scholarship documents?

The scholarship provider says it looks for "demonstrated leadership experience" and gives a merit to "contribution to the civil society".

The content itself, I think, will be of a better quality for the firth option. I am reluctant because of its non-existent international reputation.

Please provide your opinion. Thanks!


From experience, I know that for MBA applications, a LOR from your direct supervisor and another who can give proper examples to your strengths would be the best.
And among the choices you have, 1 is better


Thank you for your prompt response. I would also appreciate to hear if a sending a LOR from a client is a acceptable/common practice and perceived well.

yes it is!
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Re: Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2021, 10:40
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Absolutely! It helps me decide.

I would still consider if somebody has a different opinion.
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Re: Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2021, 07:24
Hi K2020

In case if the B schools ask for 2 references, you can keep your option 1 as the second reference. Only, the reason being is a professor from your university should have seen you years and know you well in capability as a person. Since your interaction with NGO staff is for very less time period, it's good to keep your NGO reference as a second option.

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Re: Reputation of a referee - how much does it matter? [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2021, 07:41
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Hi K2020

In case if the B schools ask for 2 references, you can keep your option 1 as the second reference. Only, the reason being is a professor from your university should have seen you years and know you well in capability as a person. Since your interaction with NGO staff is for very less time period, it's good to keep your NGO reference as a second option.

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Hi! In fact, these two are both candidates for my second reference letter. The first one is required to be from an employer and I already have that.

I'm actually scared that memories about my performance may not be quite fresh among my professors (I graduated 2 years ago and spent a year on mobility before) while I worked for the NGO quite recently.
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