recommendation letter selection

vinviper1 · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:22 am Post subject: recommendation letter selection

Hi,

I am looking to apply to NYU Stern part-time and perhaps a few others. In terms of recommendations, does it look better to have a higher-up reommend you or someone that has known you longer or knows you better in general.

My situation. I have been at my current firm a little less than a year. For NYU, I will be using my immediate supervisor as it is required. I then can also attain a recommendation from the President of the firm if that would help. Would it matter?

In terms of my old job, I can get a recommendation from the CFO who has known me since I started there (pretty closely). Or I can get a recommendation from my immediate supervisor of 3 years and my internship at my old firm -- he is currently a VP at another firm. I still keep in touch with him -- mentor type of figure.

Thanks!

VP_MBA_Guru · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Hi Vin,
Thanks for your post. Rule of thumb with LORs is always go with people who can best speak and sell your candidacy/strengths. If your old supervisor was also a mentor, seems like he/she would be a perfect choice.

Good luck!

NP

vinviper1 · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:07 am Post subject:

THank you!

vinviper1 · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject:

Quick follow up:

For schools that require two but dont limit it to just two (Stern Part-time), would it be wise if I got a recommendation from my long term mentor, my current supervisor as requried, and say the president of my current firm? Is the 3rd recommendation worth while? Thanks.

VP_MBA_Guru · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:03 am Post subject:

In my opinion, if they ask for two reccs, you should only provide two. You could provide the extra recommendation later in the process (if you are waitlisted).

Regards,

NP

vinviper1 · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:49 am Post subject:

Thanks again!