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03 Oct 2007, 09:54
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A "What would you do" question for everyone out there:
I'm applying to Duke and UNC. My wife just got into Duke, so we're leaving Oregon in a month or so to start her program. My manager knows my goals and offered, before I even asked, to write a glowing recommendation for my MBA applications. (Good start at least...)
The next week, I brought up that I'd like to give him some materials and have a quick meeting to go over the two recommendation forms and specifics that I would like him to convey in the forms. He responded very oddly, saying that he's seen my growth and projects and doesn't understand why I would want to try to direct the process.
He eventually agreed to look at materials if I have them, but I still sense that he just wants to run with it without any guidance.
What would you do?
A) Since he has seen a lot of my work closely, just leave him alone and let him talk about me.
B) Give him a 1-page sheet that lists out specific projects/characteristics that I want him to convey in his letter.
He's not an MBA and I don't think he necessarily understands the gravity of the situation, but the last thing I want to do is turn him off!
I'm applying to Duke and UNC. My wife just got into Duke, so we're leaving Oregon in a month or so to start her program. My manager knows my goals and offered, before I even asked, to write a glowing recommendation for my MBA applications. (Good start at least...)
The next week, I brought up that I'd like to give him some materials and have a quick meeting to go over the two recommendation forms and specifics that I would like him to convey in the forms. He responded very oddly, saying that he's seen my growth and projects and doesn't understand why I would want to try to direct the process.
He eventually agreed to look at materials if I have them, but I still sense that he just wants to run with it without any guidance.
What would you do?
A) Since he has seen a lot of my work closely, just leave him alone and let him talk about me.
B) Give him a 1-page sheet that lists out specific projects/characteristics that I want him to convey in his letter.
He's not an MBA and I don't think he necessarily understands the gravity of the situation, but the last thing I want to do is turn him off!
03 Oct 2007, 10:00
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Who knows what he'll actually do, but I'd go option B. Both my recommenders were overwhelmed by my recommendation preparation material. They both told me, "I didn't realize how much work this would be."
I'm picking them up tomorrow.
We'll see.
I'm picking them up tomorrow.
We'll see.
03 Oct 2007, 10:11
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That's the way I'm leaning, as well. Thanks for the input.
I don't think a lot of people understand the preparation and effort required in all aspects of the MBA application. Most people I've talked to think I'll get in just because I'm an engineer...oh how wrong they are!
