I know that b-schools generally prefer professional recommendations to academic ones. I potentially have 2 great recommendations from direct supervisors, a great one from a peer at work, and one glowing academic recommendation from a professor that has evaluated much of my work.
My question is: of the below schools (all of whom require 2 recommendations, with the exception of Harvard and Stanford who require 3, I believe), which ones would it be acceptable to use an academic recommendation for? Otherwise, if I can only use prof. recommendations, should I have 2 supervisor LORs, or one from a supervisor, one from a peer? Many, many thanks!
Harvard
Stanford
Chicago
Wharton
MIT
Yale
Haas
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Dear tonytony,
I would go with 2 professional recommendations, especially since you only have 2 years experience. Most schools like supervisors best, but you should pick the ones that will be the best for you. I like peer recommendations, but you will need to have at least one from a supervisor.
Good luck,
Lisa
I would go with 2 professional recommendations, especially since you only have 2 years experience. Most schools like supervisors best, but you should pick the ones that will be the best for you. I like peer recommendations, but you will need to have at least one from a supervisor.
Good luck,
Lisa
