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Schools: LBS MiM "22 (I) HEC MiM "23 ESSEC MiM "23 (A) Mannheim MMM "23 EDHEC MiM (BM)"23 HEC ESSEC GMBA '22 RSM CEMS MiM "23 ESCP MiM "23 Smurfit CEMS MiM "23 INSEAD MiM "22 (A)
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17 Jul 2020, 09:29
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Hello Everyone,
I am about to graduate and plan to apply for the MiM programs with a GMAT score of 720(Q-49, V-38, IR-6, AWA-5). I have already applied to the deferred MBA programs at ISB(YLP) and Kellogg (FLP). The problem which I am or might face is asking for LORs for every school application. Since I am still a fresher, the number of people who I feel can provide me a strong LOR is hardly 1-2. Recently I asked my professor, who I have worked under for almost 4 years, to provide me an LOR for ISB YLP and he kind of seemed annoyed and was clearly trying to ignore me even though we know each other very well. After trying for a week, I got him to agree to provide my recommendation. Since he is a very busy person, he has asked me to fill the LOR, which he will endorse after approving all the answers. He has forwarded me the link that was sent to E-mail ID. Is it a good idea to open the link and fill the form?
Also, I'll be needing many such LORs in the future for my MiM applications. How should I manage to convince him to give me those?
I am about to graduate and plan to apply for the MiM programs with a GMAT score of 720(Q-49, V-38, IR-6, AWA-5). I have already applied to the deferred MBA programs at ISB(YLP) and Kellogg (FLP). The problem which I am or might face is asking for LORs for every school application. Since I am still a fresher, the number of people who I feel can provide me a strong LOR is hardly 1-2. Recently I asked my professor, who I have worked under for almost 4 years, to provide me an LOR for ISB YLP and he kind of seemed annoyed and was clearly trying to ignore me even though we know each other very well. After trying for a week, I got him to agree to provide my recommendation. Since he is a very busy person, he has asked me to fill the LOR, which he will endorse after approving all the answers. He has forwarded me the link that was sent to E-mail ID. Is it a good idea to open the link and fill the form?
Also, I'll be needing many such LORs in the future for my MiM applications. How should I manage to convince him to give me those?
17 Jul 2020, 09:48
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Couple of thoughts from me -
1. It is never a good idea to write a recommendation letter for yourself. Every individual has a distinct voice and style of writing that is clearly visible to folks in admissions team. They have read hundreds of applications to spot similarities in candidate's essays and LOR. Also, there could be IP tracking associated with the link and cause some trouble if you upload from your system
2. If you are applying to multiple colleges, it will be best to set the expectation with your recommendor of the same. It is best to have consistent set of people to write your LOR because they wouldn't need to be coached by you every time on what to mention
3. It doesn't sound like you're reaching out to the best person for your LOR. Is there another professor who has been impressed by your performance? Is there a mentor/guide in any of your Extra Curricular clubs/org who can help you out? Maybe your internship company's manager? Look far and wide and ensure you choose the right person.
Best of Luck!
1. It is never a good idea to write a recommendation letter for yourself. Every individual has a distinct voice and style of writing that is clearly visible to folks in admissions team. They have read hundreds of applications to spot similarities in candidate's essays and LOR. Also, there could be IP tracking associated with the link and cause some trouble if you upload from your system
2. If you are applying to multiple colleges, it will be best to set the expectation with your recommendor of the same. It is best to have consistent set of people to write your LOR because they wouldn't need to be coached by you every time on what to mention
3. It doesn't sound like you're reaching out to the best person for your LOR. Is there another professor who has been impressed by your performance? Is there a mentor/guide in any of your Extra Curricular clubs/org who can help you out? Maybe your internship company's manager? Look far and wide and ensure you choose the right person.
Best of Luck!
17 Jul 2020, 10:21
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It wouldn't matter if you are a fresher or if you've had 5 years of working experience with your supervisor, getting multiple recommendations from a single person is always difficult. You'll come across too few people who got their recommendations on their first requests. With that said, I'll give you a couple of tips:
(1) Don't be too objective about getting your recommendation, try and bring some value to the table. To give an example, you can't ask a girl out by simply asking her out you have to make that right conversation and the right impression. And in both cases confidence is the key
(2) Be very clear on what you expect from them. Let them know why you selected them and which experiences you'd like them to focus on. Try bringing positivity to the conversation. Hopefully by doing this they will find the appeal in recommending you.
Writing your recommendation for your self is fine, but like already said above it may or may not work for you depending upon how the admissions committee members view it. It's best to avoid it as the risk is too high.
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(1) Don't be too objective about getting your recommendation, try and bring some value to the table. To give an example, you can't ask a girl out by simply asking her out you have to make that right conversation and the right impression. And in both cases confidence is the key
(2) Be very clear on what you expect from them. Let them know why you selected them and which experiences you'd like them to focus on. Try bringing positivity to the conversation. Hopefully by doing this they will find the appeal in recommending you.
Writing your recommendation for your self is fine, but like already said above it may or may not work for you depending upon how the admissions committee members view it. It's best to avoid it as the risk is too high.
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