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To the best of my knowledge, below is what your recommender will be asked by Harvard Kennedy School when you submit them as your recommender. If you want to be 100% sure what prompt they will receive, …
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The prompt from Columbia SIPA’s application checklist instructs, “Choose recommenders who, individually or in aggregate, will give the best sense of your qualifications for study at SIPA.” Sounds …
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GPA: Aim for a 3.6 or above What to do if you don't have it: Leave your GPA off your resume. Consider taking supplemental coursework. The supplemental coursework you should consider taking (in …
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4. Only get a letter from an alum or executive if they know you really well and can write a great letter. I've had clients come to me as reapplicants to graduate school who had letters of …
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1. Choose the right time. You want to ask any of your recommenders for a letter of recommendation (LOR) at least six weeks before it is due. This gives your supervisor enough time to pump the letter …
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Listen to your intuition. If you feel terrified to ask your boss for a recommendation, it's probably for a good reason. Though business and policy schools prefer to get a recommendation from your …
