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tigerbeck · Answer

No. A letter from someone who cannot honestly speak to your character and strengths is a waste of an opportunity to sell yourself to the adcom.

Jock4MBA · Answer

Don't fall into the trap of 'name/title dropping' for recommendation letter. Most BSchools specify that recommender should be immediate supervisor at work or sby who is familiar with your impact outside work.

Acid test question: Can recommender peruse quality of your work, leadership, teamwork, initiatives and technical skills? Adcoms notice the difference of recommender who knows and value you vs standard polite recommendation. Choose a recommender who knows you and is strong writer.

mreevit · Answer

Not for the main recommendations on the application. If you are waitlisted however, his recommendation might be helpful.

shmoopy · Answer

Sounds like it won't help - a recommendation has to be from someone who worked closely with you/knows you well.

Jerz · Answer

Also you'll typically want recommenders who can speak to your work experience (or EC leadership) rather than academics (assuming you didn't work for the university). Getting former professors/school administrators is not viewed nearly as favorably.

Izvos · Answer

One more no, man!

Let LOR to be written by someone, who knows you!!

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