Great Lakes Admissions 2008

[sony007]

Originally Posted by pb@glakes

Hi,
18th Jan.
But try to post it by 17th to avoid last minute rushes.

hi Pb & Kaykay,
i have the following query;
1.My 1st recommender will send the recos directly to Glakes in the small envelope provided n not in th big envelope.The 2nd one im suppose to send after getting it written by my 2nd recommender in the big envelope. Is that FINE?? i did confirm with u guys once but again i'm confused after reading ur new posts.
2.What do you mean by the reference group mentioned in the recos...

thanks in anticipation..

[kaykay@glakes]

Originally Posted by tarun479

Hi PB ,

I was going thru all the posts . I found somewhere that there are proffessionals who can make essays and recos in 4 days flat . If this is the case then what is the use of such essays and reco's when the product is not from the potential candidate but from well matured proffessionals ???
My second question is : Do the recommendors have to cite specific examples to support their stance . It is not necessary that the recommendor will be as articulate as the essay proffessional and most of them try to finish their opinions in around 100 words whereas the maxm limit is 300 words . Also you can't blame them for their hectic schedule . What do you suggest for the reco ( like word limit , structure etc ) .

Pls guide .

thnx n rgds

Hi Tarun,

My personal opinion is that the essays r meant to be written by applicants. All the essay topics are related to their personal & proffessional life. I dont understand how a professional essay writing firm can help in writing such essays. Moreover it is highly unethical on the part of applicants.

During the PI stage, the experienced panelists would easily spot out such essays. And if they spot out such discrepencies the applicants would end up on the wrong side of the line.

As for as recos r concerned we r looking for content rather than no of words. So it is perfectly ok if the recommender can bring out the points within 100 words. Ya we do understand the problems in getting the recos. We hav also gone thro the same phase last year. So we will take care of these....

All The best.

Cheers,
GLaker

[kaykay@glakes]

Originally Posted by GeminiGal

Hi Pb,

Is there any link on website to check if recos have reached Glakes? i have posted them last week by speed post.

Regards,

GeminiGal

Hi,
There is no seperate link to check if the recos have reached.
Pls gimme ur application number.
Will check & update u.

Cheers,
GLaker

[kaykay@glakes]

Originally Posted by meetgmat

Hi Folks,
Could you pls suggest whether I can gt the GL call...
Exp : 5 yrs
CAT Score : OA : 96.29
VA : 99.77 | QA : 88.82 | DI : 63.52

GL give calls looking at OA score or it also looks at the sectional CAT score as well.

Secondly can we send the Reco's first and then submit the online application ?
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Murli

Hi,
We look for overall score.

U can send the recos first & then submit ur application....
Mention the application number on top of the reco envelope...


Cheers,
GLaker

[kaykay@glakes]

Originally Posted by adnanw

hi there
i just want to know that i have a workex of my family business so will that be enough for admision to glakes. And as far as reco. is considered can i get reco. of ppl of personal relations (not direct family)

Hi,
Yes u can apply with ur family business work exp.
U can get the recos from ppl of ur personal relations.


Cheers,
GLaker

[kaykay@glakes]

Originally Posted by futurehistory

Hi...
i wanted to enquire regarding the recos. Iv talked to my seniors for the same but they dont want to be contacted on their official email ids. Now their biz cards have the official ids so will it be ok if they edit it by pen. Or do you suggest putting in a separate letter with the reco statin the personal email id and arequest to be contacted on the same.

Regards

FH

Hi,
We wont contact them in their official email ids. We will contact them over phone.
If they feel they dont want to disclose their official id, its ok to edit it by pen.

Cheers,
GLaker

[cerebrum]

hi
i have scored
DI 97.63
QA 86.54
Va 83.54
OA 96.12
Have no work ex. professional qualification MBBS doctor
shud i be applying do i have any scope
Regards

[kaykay@glakes]

[quote=sony007;942086]hi Pb & Kaykay,
i have the following query;
1.My 1st recommender will send the recos directly to Glakes in the small envelope provided n not in th big envelope.The 2nd one im suppose to send after getting it written by my 2nd recommender in the big envelope. Is that FINE?? i did confirm with u guys once but again i'm confused after reading ur new posts.

Yes it perfectly fine.


2.What do you mean by the reference group mentioned in the recos...

It is the strength of the group against which ur recommender will be evaluating u.

For eg, if the recommender is ur project manager, then the ref group would be the number of ppl in ur project.

Cheers,
GLaker

[yash99x]

Originally Posted by pb@glakes

Hi,
Your profile really looks very good.Both of your scores are also very good. You can apply with any score that seems best to u.

Please understand that getting a call depends upon the overall admission package comprising of CAT/GMAT Score, essays, recos, work exp & GD/PI performance & not upon GMAT/CAT score only.

So, I strongly recommend you to go ahead & apply.

pb@glakes.... thank you so much for the info..

[lokesh.bala]

Hi,

I need a little clarification. 1 of my recommenders is out of India. However he says he'll mail my recommendation via DHL directly to Great Lakes. I can download and e-mail him the recommendation format. However the cover page which requires the applicant's signature would be scanned. While the rest of the recommendation would be in writing. Would it be ok ?

Will be glad if u cud post an urgent reply.

Thanks