北美Top商学院2010-2011年MBA Recommendation letter Question 汇总

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Wharton MBA Recommendation Question 2010-2011

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1) How long have you known the applicant and describe your relationship to the applicant?

2) Provide an example of constructive feedback you have provided to the applicant. How did the applicant receive this feedback and what efforts did the applicant make to address the concern?

3) Please provide an example of a time when the applicant was particularly successful at interacting with others in a team (employees, peers, managers, etc.); how was the applicant successful? How does the applicant compare to his/her peers in this dimension?

4) Provide an example of a time when the applicant did not meet expectations. What was the outcome? How did s/he handle the setback?

5) How has the applicant’s career progressed over the time that you have known him/her? How does this growth compare to his/her peer group? Please describe the peer group that you are comparing this applicant.

6) Provide any additional comments you think would assist the Admissions Committee in making its decision.

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Harvard MBA Recommendation Questions 2010-2011

1. Please comment on the context of your interaction with the applicant. How long have you known the applicant and in what connection? If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in your organization. (250-word limit)

2. Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response. (250-word limit)

3. Please make additional statements about the applicant's performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Board. (250-word limit)

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Kellogg MBA Recommendation Question 2010-2011

Please limit your responses to two to four pages.

1. Please comment on the candidate’s career performance. Cite specific examples where possible (e.g. ranking relative to others in the industry, overall progression within the organization, impact on organization).

2. Please evaluate the candidate’s demonstrated leadership and leadership potential (e.g. ability to influence others, initiative, contribution beyond expected responsibilities).

3. What do you perceive to be the candidate’s weaknesses? What efforts has he or she made to address these weaknesses?

4. What observations do you have about the candidate’s interpersonal skills (e.g. maturity, listening skills, team skills, sense of humor, respect for different viewpoints)?

5. Please comment on the candidate’s intellectual ability (e.g. analytical and quantitative skills, communication skills, creativity, curiosity).

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Yale MBA Recommendation Questions 2010-2011

Please write a one- to two-page assessment of the applicant that addresses his or her personal qualities, strengths and weaknesses, and potential for achievement. We are looking for your candid and accurate assessment of the applicant’s potential to be a successful leader and what specific traits the applicant possesses that evidence this potential.

• Please describe your relationship to the applicant and the nature and frequency of your interactions.
• Please be as specific as possible and use concrete examples whenever possible.
• Do not incorporate anything drafted by the candidate in your recommendation or have the candidate submit the recommendation on your behalf.

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Tuck MBA Recommendation Questions 2010-2011

What is your relationship to the applicant (supervisor, colleague, etc.)?

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what context? Have you served as the
applicant’s supervisor? If so, please provide approximate dates. Please comment upon the
frequency and nature of your interactions with the applicant.

2. What are the applicant’s three principal strengths? Please provide an example of each.

3. In which three areas can the applicant improve? Please provide an example of each. How
has the applicant worked to address these areas?

4. How does the applicant respond to constructive criticism?

5. Please compare the applicant on the scale below with others in his/her peer group
whom you have known during your professional career.
Effectiveness of leadership
Effectiveness of teamwork
Ability to handle conflict
Ability to cope with pressure
Ability to cope with setbacks
Ability to inspire and motivate others
Effectiveness of communication skills
Ability to see opportunity and take initiative
Overall drive and motivation
Organization and time-management skills
Overall intelligence
Analytical ability
Intellectual curiosity
Ability to think creatively
Professional impression and poise
Self-confidence
Positive attitude
Resilience

Please give examples in the space below to support any Top 5% or Bottom 20% ratings.

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Michigan Ross MBA Recommendation Question 2010-2011

1. Please describe your relationship to the applicant, and describe the circumstances
under which you have known the applicant.

2. What do you consider the applicant’s primary talents or strengths?

3. In what areas does the applicant need improvement or growth? How would you
describe the applicant’s insight into these areas?

4. How do the applicant’s personal or professional characteristics stand out positively
or negatively from others who are in a similar capacity?

5. What one quality of the applicant do you wish all of your staff possessed? If you
could change one thing about the applicant, what would it be?

6. Please feel free to provide any other information you think is relevant to our
evaluation.

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Columbia MBA Recommendation Questions 2010-2011

1. What is your relationship to, and how long have you known the applicant? Is this person still employed by your organization? If not, when did he/she depart?

2. Please provide a short list of adjectives describing the applicant’s strengths.

3. Please compare the applicant’s performance to that of his/her peers. Does the applicant have the potential to become a senior manager?

4. How effective are the applicant’s interpersonal skills in working with peers, supervisors and subordinates?

5. How does the applicant accept constructive criticism?

6. Comment on your observations of the applicant’s ethical behavior.

7. What do you think motivates the candidate’s application to Columbia Business School?

8. In what ways could the applicant improve professionally? If you could change one thing about the applicant, what would it be?

9. Are there any other matters which you feel we should know about the applicant?

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Duke MBA Recommendation Questions 2010-2011

1. Comment on the applicant's interpersonal skills (effectiveness in establishing and maintaining relationships; working with supervisors, peers, and subordinates; willingness to work in a team environment).

2. Description of applicant's peer group.

3. What do you consider the applicant's primary talents or strengths.

4. In what areas does the applicant need improvement or growth? If you have had the opportunity to provide the applicant with constructive feedback, please provide specific examples of the feedback and the applicant's response to it.

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Stanford MBA Recommendation Questions 2010-2011

For Your 2 Professional/Workplace recommenders

1.Please briefly describe your relationship to the candidate, and describe the circumstances under which you have known her or him.
2.How does the candidate’s performance compare to other well-qualified individuals in similar roles?
3.What (if any) legacy has this candidate left on your organization?
4.Describe the most constructive feedback you have given the candidate. Please also detail the circumstances that caused you to give the feedback.
5.Is there anything else (positive or negative) we should know about the candidate?

For Your Peer/Team recommender

1.Please briefly describe your relationship to the candidate, and describe the circumstances under which you have known her or him.
2.Describe how the candidate has generated support from others for an idea or initiative.
3.What (if any) lasting impact has this candidate left on your organization?
4.Describe the most constructive feedback you have given the candidate. Please also detail the circumstances that caused you to give the feedback.
5.Is there anything else (positive or negative) we should know about the candidate?

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MBA Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Professional recommendations are preferred from individuals who are able to speak with certainty about your professional achievements and potential. Recommenders must submit recommendations online. We do not accept mailed recommendations. Recommendations should not exceed two pages each.

Please choose recommenders who are able to provide specific answers to the following questions:

How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
Please give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
Which of the applicant's personal or professional characteristics would you change?
Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.