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MBA Recommendation Letter is tough: Managing supervisors (10 Ideas)

One aspect of the MBA Application that is beyond your control is the recommendation letter.

GMAT/GRE – you can retake and improve the score.

Essays,  you can dramatically improve the quality of the narrative with the support of Admissions Consultants like me. But for managing supervisors who are 3-30 years older than you, it is not a straightforward process.

I have created a 10-step checklist for you

1. Round 1 vs. Round 2 vs. Both

2. Nudge the Supervisor towards a Narrative Direction

3. Persist with Open Communication

4. Coach, when all Fails

5. Professional Relationship vs. Mentorship

6. Vacation and Holidays – Planning Ahead

7. Adjectives – Find the Balance

8. More Examples with Competition in Mind

9. 5 Star Rating by Default

10. Essays and Recommendation Letter – Is it the Same Person Check


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168
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10:37
MBA Recommendation Letter is tough: Managing supervisors (10 Ideas)

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