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Hello...does anyone find any frustration with the fact that we cannot see the recommendation letter questions being sent to our professional recommenders? I was planning on having a pretty detailed outline for my recommenders to help them answer the questions. :shock: How are you guys managing this?

Thanks in advance!!! :-D

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Hello...does anyone find any frustration with the fact that we cannot see the recommendation letter questions being sent to our professional recommenders? I was planning on having a pretty detailed outline for my recommenders to help them answer the questions. :shock: How are you guys managing this?

Thanks in advance!!! :-D
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Here you go:

Question One: How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? (1000 characters max)*

Question 2: Please discuss any strengths you think may enhance the candidate’s performance in graduate business studies and in a
management career. (1000 characters max)*

Question Three: What weaknesses do you think may affect the candidate’s performance in graduate business studies and in a management
career? (1000 character limit)*

Question Four: Please make any additional comments which you think will help in addressing the candidacy of the applicant. (1000
characters max)*

Part Two: Applicant Traits
Using the qualities listed below, how would you rate the applicant in comparison with other candidates you have known who have applied
for graduate study in business/management?
Outstanding Very Good Average Below Average Unable to Judge
Analytical Ability
Maturity
Ethics/Integrity
Leadership Potential
Personality/Ability to get
along with others
Writing Skills
Oral Skills
Creativity/Imagination
Self-confidence
Initiative/Motivation/Effort
Job Performance
OVERALL APPRAISAL

Please select the appropriate response for your evaluation summary.
Enthusiastically Recommend Recommend Do not recommend this candidate for graduate study at this time.
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Are these questions still valid?
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From Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts), https://www.mbaadmit.com, email: [email protected]



Hi,

As of 2016-2017, these were the questions. They have remained the same for years. I can update this as soon as the 2017-2018 Consortium recommendations come out, but I don’t think you will see a drastic change, if any change at all.

Please note that the word limit is 1000 characters for each of the four questions asked, not 1000 words each. One thousand characters, which includes spaces, is approximately 160-180 words. That is not much content!

We at MBA Admit.com work a lot with Consortium candidates since we offer special Consortium pricing packages. Last year, all of our Consortium candidates gained admission at their target Consortium schools with scholarship. What we have found useful when getting your recommendations written is to make sure your writers are concise and pack the responses full of great information! Stress the most important characteristics - no room for rambling or fluff!

Consortium Recommendation Questions 2016 2017

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? * 1000 characters

2. Please discuss any strengths you think may enhance the candidate's performance in graduate business 1000 characters

3. What weaknesses do you think may affect the candidate's performance in graduate business studies and in a management career? * 1000 characters

4. Please make any additional comments which you think will help in assessing the candidacy of the applicant. * 1000 characters

Using the qualities listed below, how would you rate the applicant in comparison with other candidates you have known who have applied for graduate study in business/management? Please check one for each trait. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Outstanding, 2. Very Good, 3. Average, 4. Below Average and 5. Unable to Judge

Analytical Ability *
Maturity *
Ethics/Integrity *
Leadership Potential *
Personality/Ability to get along well with others *
Writing Skills *
Oral Skills *
Creativity/Imagination *
Self-confidence *
Initiative (motivation/effort) *
Job Performance *
OVERALL APPRAISAL *

Please select the appropriate response for your evaluation summary. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Enthusiastically Recommend, 2. Recommend, 3. Recommend with Reservations and 4. Do not Recommend this candidate for graduate study at this time.

Good luck - and feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance in the MBA admissions process!
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Hi,

As of 2016-2017, these were the questions. They have remained the same for years. I can update this as soon as the 2017-2018 Consortium recommendations come out, but I don’t think you will see a drastic change, if any change at all.

Please note that the word limit is 1000 characters for each of the four questions asked, not 1000 words each. One thousand characters, which includes spaces, is approximately 160-180 words. That is not much content!

We at MBA Admit.com work a lot with Consortium candidates since we offer special Consortium pricing packages. Last year, all of our Consortium candidates gained admission at their target Consortium schools with scholarship. What we have found useful when getting your recommendations written is to make sure your writers are concise and pack the responses full of great information! Stress the most important characteristics - no room for rambling or fluff!

Consortium Recommendation Questions 2016 2017

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? * 1000 characters

2. Please discuss any strengths you think may enhance the candidate's performance in graduate business 1000 characters

3. What weaknesses do you think may affect the candidate's performance in graduate business studies and in a management career? * 1000 characters

4. Please make any additional comments which you think will help in assessing the candidacy of the applicant. * 1000 characters

Using the qualities listed below, how would you rate the applicant in comparison with other candidates you have known who have applied for graduate study in business/management? Please check one for each trait. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Outstanding, 2. Very Good, 3. Average, 4. Below Average and 5. Unable to Judge

Analytical Ability *
Maturity *
Ethics/Integrity *
Leadership Potential *
Personality/Ability to get along well with others *
Writing Skills *
Oral Skills *
Creativity/Imagination *
Self-confidence *
Initiative (motivation/effort) *
Job Performance *
OVERALL APPRAISAL *

Please select the appropriate response for your evaluation summary. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Enthusiastically Recommend, 2. Recommend, 3. Recommend with Reservations and 4. Do not Recommend this candidate for graduate study at this time.

Good luck - and feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance in the MBA admissions process!
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Is it possible to update these for the 2017/18 application cycle?
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Hi,

As of 2016-2017, these were the questions. They have remained the same for years. I can update this as soon as the 2017-2018 Consortium recommendations come out, but I don’t think you will see a drastic change, if any change at all.

Please note that the word limit is 1000 characters for each of the four questions asked, not 1000 words each. One thousand characters, which includes spaces, is approximately 160-180 words. That is not much content!

We at MBA Admit.com work a lot with Consortium candidates since we offer special Consortium pricing packages. Last year, all of our Consortium candidates gained admission at their target Consortium schools with scholarship. What we have found useful when getting your recommendations written is to make sure your writers are concise and pack the responses full of great information! Stress the most important characteristics - no room for rambling or fluff!

Consortium Recommendation Questions 2016 2017

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? * 1000 characters

2. Please discuss any strengths you think may enhance the candidate's performance in graduate business 1000 characters

3. What weaknesses do you think may affect the candidate's performance in graduate business studies and in a management career? * 1000 characters

4. Please make any additional comments which you think will help in assessing the candidacy of the applicant. * 1000 characters

Using the qualities listed below, how would you rate the applicant in comparison with other candidates you have known who have applied for graduate study in business/management? Please check one for each trait. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Outstanding, 2. Very Good, 3. Average, 4. Below Average and 5. Unable to Judge

Analytical Ability *
Maturity *
Ethics/Integrity *
Leadership Potential *
Personality/Ability to get along well with others *
Writing Skills *
Oral Skills *
Creativity/Imagination *
Self-confidence *
Initiative (motivation/effort) *
Job Performance *
OVERALL APPRAISAL *

Please select the appropriate response for your evaluation summary. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Enthusiastically Recommend, 2. Recommend, 3. Recommend with Reservations and 4. Do not Recommend this candidate for graduate study at this time.

Good luck - and feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance in the MBA admissions process!

Is it possible to update these for the 2017/18 application cycle?
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My recommender just completed the process and i can confirm that the questions are the same this year.
You can join this thread :) Good luck!
https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... l#p1933569
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Hi,

As of 2016-2017, these were the questions. They have remained the same for years. I can update this as soon as the 2017-2018 Consortium recommendations come out, but I don’t think you will see a drastic change, if any change at all.

Please note that the word limit is 1000 characters for each of the four questions asked, not 1000 words each. One thousand characters, which includes spaces, is approximately 160-180 words. That is not much content!

We at MBA Admit.com work a lot with Consortium candidates since we offer special Consortium pricing packages. Last year, all of our Consortium candidates gained admission at their target Consortium schools with scholarship. What we have found useful when getting your recommendations written is to make sure your writers are concise and pack the responses full of great information! Stress the most important characteristics - no room for rambling or fluff!

Consortium Recommendation Questions 2016 2017

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? * 1000 characters

2. Please discuss any strengths you think may enhance the candidate's performance in graduate business 1000 characters

3. What weaknesses do you think may affect the candidate's performance in graduate business studies and in a management career? * 1000 characters

4. Please make any additional comments which you think will help in assessing the candidacy of the applicant. * 1000 characters

Using the qualities listed below, how would you rate the applicant in comparison with other candidates you have known who have applied for graduate study in business/management? Please check one for each trait. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Outstanding, 2. Very Good, 3. Average, 4. Below Average and 5. Unable to Judge

Analytical Ability *
Maturity *
Ethics/Integrity *
Leadership Potential *
Personality/Ability to get along well with others *
Writing Skills *
Oral Skills *
Creativity/Imagination *
Self-confidence *
Initiative (motivation/effort) *
Job Performance *
OVERALL APPRAISAL *

Please select the appropriate response for your evaluation summary. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Enthusiastically Recommend, 2. Recommend, 3. Recommend with Reservations and 4. Do not Recommend this candidate for graduate study at this time.

Good luck - and feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance in the MBA admissions process!

Is it possible to update these for the 2017/18 application cycle?

My recommender just completed the process and i can confirm that the questions are the same this year.
You can join this thread :) Good luck!
https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... l#p1933569
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Thank you!
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From Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts), https://www.mbaadmit.com, email: [email protected]



Hi,

As of 2016-2017, these were the questions. They have remained the same for years. I can update this as soon as the 2017-2018 Consortium recommendations come out, but I don’t think you will see a drastic change, if any change at all.

Please note that the word limit is 1000 characters for each of the four questions asked, not 1000 words each. One thousand characters, which includes spaces, is approximately 160-180 words. That is not much content!

We at MBA Admit.com work a lot with Consortium candidates since we offer special Consortium pricing packages. Last year, all of our Consortium candidates gained admission at their target Consortium schools with scholarship. What we have found useful when getting your recommendations written is to make sure your writers are concise and pack the responses full of great information! Stress the most important characteristics - no room for rambling or fluff!

Consortium Recommendation Questions 2016 2017

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? * 1000 characters

2. Please discuss any strengths you think may enhance the candidate's performance in graduate business 1000 characters

3. What weaknesses do you think may affect the candidate's performance in graduate business studies and in a management career? * 1000 characters

4. Please make any additional comments which you think will help in assessing the candidacy of the applicant. * 1000 characters

Using the qualities listed below, how would you rate the applicant in comparison with other candidates you have known who have applied for graduate study in business/management? Please check one for each trait. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Outstanding, 2. Very Good, 3. Average, 4. Below Average and 5. Unable to Judge

Analytical Ability *
Maturity *
Ethics/Integrity *
Leadership Potential *
Personality/Ability to get along well with others *
Writing Skills *
Oral Skills *
Creativity/Imagination *
Self-confidence *
Initiative (motivation/effort) *
Job Performance *
OVERALL APPRAISAL *

Please select the appropriate response for your evaluation summary. OPTIONS ARE: 1. Enthusiastically Recommend, 2. Recommend, 3. Recommend with Reservations and 4. Do not Recommend this candidate for graduate study at this time.

Good luck - and feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance in the MBA admissions process!

Is it possible to update these for the 2017/18 application cycle?

My recommender just completed the process and i can confirm that the questions are the same this year.
You can join this thread :) Good luck!
https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... l#p1933569
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These aren't the questions the mission recommender responds to are they? I know the school application recommenders answer these, but aren't they different prompts for the mission recommender?
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Hi guys,

Does anyone know what the mission recommender is asked when they are contacted by the Consortium? I want my recommender to really talk me up and I'd hate for him to get called cold.

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