Currently planning for fall applications. How many schools should I be aiming for? I currently have a list narrowed down to 12. As for recommenders, how many is the maximum number of letters you'd...

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Asking for recommendations for 3+ schools per round gets very tricky

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Feel comfortable asking them for?

5 in round 1 max

I’d say 4-5

I applied to 6 (5 round 1, and Columbia which I submitted a bit later). It felt pretty manageable if you start early. For your recommenders, honestly a lot of schools have moved to a common recommender form so it’s not that much extra effort for them after they’ve written it for one school.

Make sure you use the GMAC recommendation form to make it easier for your recommenders.

Number doesn't matter as long as you can submit your best application and you're considerate about how many recommendations your recommenders have the time to write. It also depends on how and where you're applying. If you can get as many recommendations through the GMAC common recommendation form or through the Consortium, both of which can allow your recommenders to write one form to go towards multiple schools, be considerate and do that.

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