Additional Reference Letter

Question

I've done my interview for the London Business School a few weeks back and I'm contemplating the idea of asking an alumnus of the School to write an additional reference letter to the adcom to sponsor me. Is that too much? Is it a common practice?

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

It depends when in the process you do it and how well connected / powerful the person is. Since you already had your interview, it is probably too late to make a difference and if the person is just an alum it is likely not worth it. That said if they have a great connection, you should explore it with them and have them determine whether they should write it.

alefal · Answer

Thanks PMC for your reply.

Has anyone else a different point of view on the matter?

CriticalSquare · Answer

At this stage, I don't think it can hurt you. If this is your top choice and you plan on attending if you gain acceptance, I would go for it! Best of luck!

alefal · Answer

Thank you Critical Square!

CriticalSquare · Answer

No problem! Glad we could help! Best of luck!

ARINGO · Answer

Hi there, Carefully read the application instructions of each school you are applying to. Do they recommend that you not send extra recommendations? If so, it is probably a good idea not to send extra recommendations to that school. Unless otherwise instructed in the school application instructions: the extra recommendation does not have to answer the recommender questions of the school, though it could. The extra recommendation should be addressed to the admission committee of the specific school it is sent to. It will better not be a “form letter”, but rather a letter that was written specifically for that school, refers to the school, and mentions the school’s name. Most extra recommendations are sent in hard copy. It is usually good to keep the extra recommendation one page in length. For more tips and guidelines regarding extra recommendation, please visit: https://aringo.com/emails/extra-recommendation/

Admissionado · Answer

You can do it, but it depends on your relationship with them. Meaning if it's just some dude you know, then a LOR is a bit much. If he was your boss AND attended LBS, then it gets interesting.

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