Built in Support with your Part-Time MBA
No matter what your Part-Time MBA journey looks like at Chicago Booth, your community will be there to support you.
Built in Support with your Part-Time MBAHere are some helpful tips and FYIs to help you select and prepare your recommenders.
How many?
Two letters of recommendation are required of each applicant.
Who to ask?
While not required, we strongly encourage one of your recommenders to be your current supervisor. For the second letter, you can chose a previous supervisor, your mentor, or someone who knows you well from volunteer/community service activities, for example. Most recommendations are professional in nature. This is logical, as the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs are designed for full-time working professionals.
What if I don’t have a direct supervisor?
You can get creative and select recommenders from your professional life -- a client, board member, business partner, previous supervisor, etc. In the application, you will explain why you chose your recommenders.
How do they submit?
The whole process is online. As soon as you add their information into your application, they are emailed a link with instructions. They are asked to rank you on a variety of skills and competencies, then they upload a letter.
Timing of submission
We understand letters are out of your control. As much as you try to remind and nudge, your recommenders may wait until the deadline to submit. You are more than welcome to submit your application before your letters have be submitted. Your recommenders will still be able to submit, and you will receive email notifications when we receive the letters. Your application will not go to committee for review until it is complete.
Helpful Tips for Selecting Recommenders
I hope this helps prepare you for the letters of recommendation portion of your application. If you have any questions about your specific situation, do not hesitate to email the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Admissions team at eveningweekend-admissions@chicagobooth.edu. We look forward to getting to know more about you by reading your recommendations!
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