Letters of Recommendation
Applicants to the W. P. Carey MBA program need to secure two letters of recommendation, collected directly from your recommenders. You may wish to provide your recommenders with our optional Letter of Recommendation Form, which outlines the types of information that should be included in the letters. Free-style letters on company stationery are acceptable.
You should forward the letters to the ASU Graduate College in a complete package with all supplemental documents as outlined in the Supplemental Document Cover Sheet.
Sources of Recommendation Letters
Individuals providing letters of recommendation should be able to speak to your personal qualities, career focus and potential for success in the graduate business classroom. They should know you personally and be familiar with your career history, credentials, leadership strengths and professional aspirations. Potential sources for letters of recommendation include:
- Supervisors
- Colleagues
- Business suppliers
- Customers
- Internship supervisors
- Professional organization representatives
Letters of recommendation from family or personal friends are generally inappropriate. Letters from previous academic professors, volunteer site supervisors or organizational advisors are acceptable but should be complemented by a professional recommendation.
Mailing Address
You should forward the letters to the ASU Graduate College in a complete package with a supplemental document cover sheet to:
Arizona State University Graduate College
Interdisciplinary B-Wing Room 170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, Arizona 85287-1003
