University of California, Los Angeles
Anderson School of Management
Full-time MBA program – Application essays
Anderson requires one (1) letters of recommendation, preferably from a supervisor.
Anderson asks the recommenders to answer the following questions:
- How strong is the candidate’s focus in terms of being results-oriented, strategically-minded, and career-driven?
- How does the candidate demonstrate leadership, e.g., by creating a vision, motivating others, managing resources, and taking risks?
- How strong are the candidate’s interpersonal skills as shown by their professionalism, teamwork, attitude, and conflict management?
- How effective is the candidate in communicating clearly, eloquently, and confidently (in written and oral form)?
- What are the areas in which the candidate could develop further?
