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Columbia Business School MBA Recommendation Question Analysis

May, 08, 2015


In this post I analyze the Columbia Business School MBA recommendation MBA for January 2016 admission. The recommendation has not changed.  For my analysis of the MBA application essays and whether to select J-term Class of 2017, please see here. For my analysis of Columbia Business School application interviews, please see here.  At this time the August 2016 […]


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HBS Recommendations for the Class of 2015

Jun, 28, 2012


This is the fifth in series of eight posts. My analysis of the HBS Application for the Class of 2015 (and 2+2 Class of 2017) consists of:   Changes to the HBS application An overall introduction to HBS Who should apply to HBS? Essays Recommendations Interviews Post Interview Reflection 2+2 Program   My comprehensive service […]


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MBA & other graduate programs recommendation advice

Aug, 29, 2011


I wanted to provide a brief guide to my primary posts on recommendations. For overall advice, I would suggest beginning with 10 KEY POINTS FOR WRITING AN EFFECTIVE RECOMMENDATION: WHAT EVERY RECOMMENDER SHOULD KNOW, which provides core advice for what recommenders need to know.  Applicants can use this post to help educate recommenders.  While it is […]


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10 key points for writing an effective recommendation

Nov, 16, 2010


10 KEY POINTS FOR WRITING AN EFFECTIVE RECOMMENDATION: WHAT EVERY RECOMMENDER SHOULD KNOW In this post, I have provided some advice for recommenders (AKA “referees”).  While this advice is focused on MBA recommendations (“recs”), much of what is here would apply to recs for other graduate programs. While this post is meant for your recommenders, […]


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On consistency between your application and recommendations

Dec, 22, 2008


I am frequently asked questions from MBA, LL.M., MPA, and other graduate school applicants about how much consistency there should between their application (essays, resume, and application form content) and their recommendations. This is a complex and annoying issue for many applicants, especially if they themselves and/or their recommenders come from countries where such recommendations […]


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