Will MBA programs check authenticity of letter of recommendation?
Asked by Duck DI am currently working full time in NYC and am applying to several full time MBA programs outside of the area which would require that I leave my job. One of the letters of recommendation I am using is from my current job (unavoidable as I need a letter from my current employer); however, my employer does not know that I am exploring grad school options outside of the area. I am concerned that admissions committees might get in touch with her to verify the authenticity of the letter of recommendation and she will learn I am applying to schools outside of the area. Should that happen, I'm fairly certain that my employment security would be compromised. I'm hoping someone will share their experiences or thoughts on this, relative to the likelyhood that admissions committees will get in touch with her via phone or email to confirm the recommendation's authenticity. The schools I am applying to are generally 2nd tier - SUNY Albany, Northeastern, Suffolk Univ., Brandeis University. Thanks.
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Answered by jessetfan
Even if the schools do not contact your employer the fact that you are considering doing this does not speak very highly to your business ethics. These schools will more than likely trust that the letter is authentic, but if they find out later that it was not you could not only be compromising your employment but also your chance for admission to any business school. If schools find out after you are admitted you could be expelled or have your degree revoked. The chance you are considering taking is not worth it.
Even if the schools do not contact your employer the fact that you are considering doing this does not speak very highly to your business ethics. These schools will more than likely trust that the letter is authentic, but if they find out later that it was not you could not only be compromising your employment but also your chance for admission to any business school. If schools find out after you are admitted you could be expelled or have your degree revoked. The chance you are considering taking is not worth it.
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