4 essays, 200 words each.

[Gasser64]

I have read enough of your participation in other threads. My post is valid.

So not reading, and then trying to make a point based on what you didn't read. Good job!

I know you don't care but you're just making yourself look foolish. I said implicitly, that there was no doubt that I'd have to work for a long time before I ever got to that point. I don't know anything about what you're talking about. I've never met, nor heard of someone, like what you're mentioning. And on top of that, I also said that was if... IF... I was ever even able to do it. I made absolutely zero claims that anything was certain. Its all right there on previous pages, with dates attached to the posts. So no, actually, your post is utterly invalid. Read the thread you replied to.

[Strychnine]

Gonna try to re-rail this thread, if that's a thing.

Good thing I pushed my anticipated start back to January. I found out that my application is still missing one recommendation letter. The person who said they would write it is someone I interact with at least once a week, but I know he's busy as hell with international travel, etc. This week he recommended that I write my own letter and send it to him.
He said that in his MBA application process 5 or so years ago this is what his advisors / recommended suggested he do. "No one knows you better than you, so it would be easier if you write it, then I edit, revise, put it on letterhead, and submit it."


What are your thoughts on this?


FWIW, here's the prompt:

Please attach a document on letterhead responding to the following:
We solicit your candid evaluation of the applicant's preparation for graduate study, range of abilities, and creative intellectual promise. Please summarize your opinion of (a) the quality of the applicant's academic or creative achievements, including material not apparent on the official transcripts; (b) the applicant's scholarly or creative potential and promise for advanced and original work; (c) those aspects of the applicant's personality and character significant to graduate study; and (d) the applicant's special skills and experience where demonstrated in art, vocation, or profession. We would also appreciate knowing the extent of your contact with the applicant and any special opportunities you may have had to observe him or her

[slow99]

^^^
I did that for one of my required supervisor recs. It's a big ask for them, and if they do it right you're leaving the company. I had them review, sign off, and submit. I wrote it, was sure to let them know they had free reign to edit anything they wished before they submitted and never asked if they changed anything. I certainly had nobody recommend I do that, but I did it and later found out a lot of my colleagues had done something similar. It's a big ask to have someone do that for you, and if they half ass it b/c they're busy it could be a huge blow to you.

[Strychnine]

It's a big ask for them, and if they do it right you're leaving the company.

What do you mean by this?

[slow99]

What do you mean by this?

I meant for the vast majority of people applying to full time programs (and me) regarding employer rec letters. I was speaking more colloquially, not to your individual situation.

[Strychnine]

This cracker ass honky is still going on about "consultant."

Saw this and just had to throw it in here