Stanford University – Stanford Graduate School of Business
Full-time Master of Science degree program for experienced leaders – LOR Prompts
THREE letters are required.
Max 3 pages, double-spaced, using 12-point font.
- Please comment briefly on the context of your interaction with the applicant. If applicable, describe the applicant’s role in your organization.(Limit 320 characters.)
- Please describe your relationship to the applicant, and how long you have known him or her.
- Describe the skills, abilities, and characteristics of the candidate that contribute to his/her success as a leader. Please provide a specific example of a time that the candidate demonstrated exceptional leadership in your organization.
- How is the candidate’s impact on your organization different from that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles?
- Please describe the applicant’s oral and written communication skills in English, and his/her ability to relate to supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
Please rate the candidate on the following qualities:
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| Readiness to opportunities for achievement | ||||||
| Creativity and resourcefulness | ||||||
| Intellectual curiosity | ||||||
| Energy and Personal integrity | ||||||
| Ability to work in a team | ||||||
| Organizational ability | ||||||
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