HEC Paris - Recommendation letter

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Mr_T: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 48; Joined: Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:01 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 1 times

by Mr_T » Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:45 am

Hi all,

I recently asked an MBA representative at HEC Paris about whether my recommenders could write their letter in french. The person strongly suggested that they write the letter in English. I fail to see the logic. It's not my recommenders' english written abilities that are being evaluated here...
I received no problem sending french recommendation letters in english universities in montreal, but for HEC Paris...

Has anyone had their recommenders send a letter in french?

Regards,

mr T

Source: Beat The GMAT — The Application Process | Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:45 am

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:19 pm

Bottom line is, if the admissions office is requesting English, better to do as they request. Have you considered having the letter translated? Probably wouldn't cost much and would eliminate the hassle of them having to do an English version.

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