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Boss support - Is it fundamental?

by App01 » Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:05 pm
When I applied for Kellogg last year I had a great boss who was very supportive. I found it weird when I heard people worried about their bosses founding out that they were appling for grad programs.
Now I found my self in that situation.I might be getting in a new job and I probably wouldn't be able to rely on my new boss support (or even write my recom.). How fundamental is it in the app. process?
Is it worst for some universities than the others (I know Tuck for instance "highly recommend" that your direct boss write one of your CSQ)?

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by MBAPrepAdvantage » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:53 am
Boss support is not essential as MBA admissions committees realize that candidates are on upward career trajectories and could jeopardize these trajectories if a company knew the candidate was thinking of leaving.

You can write something to this effect in the optional essay as to why a direct supervisor is not writing your reference.
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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:06 am
I agree. In addition, if you have not been in your job very long, it is likely that your rec will not be filled with the kinds of compelling, specific examples of your impact that really make a difference. So no, you do not have to have your direct boss, but you must explain why so they don't draw their own conclusions.
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