Hi Stacy,
First of all i would like to thank you in advance for providing such invaluable advice to us. I truly appreciate the fact that you evaluate each question so thoroughly and answer all of them.
I posted my question earlier to my intended school and did not get a proper reply so i am resorting to you for an answer. The reason I want your advice is because non-profit ties into my long term goal and my work at this non-profit also emphasizes my leadership and management consulting experience.
Do you think it would be advisable to get one recommendation from my current supervisor and one from the founder of the non-profit who I work very closely with.
Thanks in advance,
Amitava
My question:
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Hi,
I have decided to apply in the MBA program for Fall 2007.
Although I work for a startup, I am also deeply involved in non-profit activities.
Would it be advisable for me to get a recommendation from my non-profit supervisor, even though I am not an employer at this organization.
Your advise in this matter will be deeply appreciated.
Reply from School
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Subject: Recommendations
Give careful thought to selecting who will furnish the two letters of recommendation we require. We strongly prefer that both letters come from a current or former employer. Select individuals with whom you have had considerable professional interaction, preferably a supervisor. The title or status of those you select is not important. What does matter is how closely your letter writers have worked with you and whether they can attest to your value as an employee, your professional accomplishments, and your personal qualities and interpersonal skills in an organizational context. For this reason, we discourage academic references. Letters of recommendation from co-workers, someone you have supervised, or personal and family friends are inappropriate and can be detrimental to the review of your application.
First of all i would like to thank you in advance for providing such invaluable advice to us. I truly appreciate the fact that you evaluate each question so thoroughly and answer all of them.
I posted my question earlier to my intended school and did not get a proper reply so i am resorting to you for an answer. The reason I want your advice is because non-profit ties into my long term goal and my work at this non-profit also emphasizes my leadership and management consulting experience.
Do you think it would be advisable to get one recommendation from my current supervisor and one from the founder of the non-profit who I work very closely with.
Thanks in advance,
Amitava
My question:
----------------
Hi,
I have decided to apply in the MBA program for Fall 2007.
Although I work for a startup, I am also deeply involved in non-profit activities.
Would it be advisable for me to get a recommendation from my non-profit supervisor, even though I am not an employer at this organization.
Your advise in this matter will be deeply appreciated.
Reply from School
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Subject: Recommendations
Give careful thought to selecting who will furnish the two letters of recommendation we require. We strongly prefer that both letters come from a current or former employer. Select individuals with whom you have had considerable professional interaction, preferably a supervisor. The title or status of those you select is not important. What does matter is how closely your letter writers have worked with you and whether they can attest to your value as an employee, your professional accomplishments, and your personal qualities and interpersonal skills in an organizational context. For this reason, we discourage academic references. Letters of recommendation from co-workers, someone you have supervised, or personal and family friends are inappropriate and can be detrimental to the review of your application.
