HEC Paris MBA Recommendation Questions 2024-2025

The HEC Paris MBA application for the September 2025 intake is now open, which means you can find the HEC Paris MBA recommendation questions here!
HEC Paris requires two references who can provide true and accurate feedback on your academic ability and professional qualifications. Admissions is looking for applicants who can collaborate within a team, are driven with a strong sense of personal direction, and can demonstrate excellence as a leader.
2024-2025 HEC MBA Recommendation Questions
Relationship to candidate:
Candidate’s abilities:
Referees are asked to rate the applicant on a list of qualities using the following scale: Unobserved, Below average, Average, Good (top 40%), Very good (top 25%), Excellent (top 15%), Outstanding (top 5%).
Qualities:
- Intellectual or academic ability
- Oral communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork skills
- Creativity / Innovative
- Competence in current position
- Written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Initiative / problem solving skills
Proficiency in English:
Candidate’s first language?
Candidate’s strengths and weaknesses:
MBA Applywire
Throughout my time in the Army I steadily promoted and I have had a successful Financial Advising career with notable institutions and now currently with a startup firm. Average client I manage has a liquid asset of $1.5million. I am looking to change careers as I struggle with the monotony of the job, and I am always seeking new challenges. I know post MBA there will be plenty of challenging and exciting opportunities to tackle which will hopefully help me feel more fulfillment in my professional career.
I applied to my programs via the Consortium.
I am looking to start MBA in Fall 2026, so by then I would have 4 years of work experience. I am thinking about receiving a dual-degree, but haven't looked much into the admissions process of the second degree in healthcare. Mainly, I am debating and need help deciding if Fall 2026 is the right timeline to start an MBA, and I'll be fully prepared as a candidate, or if I need gain more experience to improve my resume.
Your help is greatly appreciated !! :)
MBA LiveWire
Consortium rd2 applicant
Dinged HBS and Wharton, invited GSB. Absolutely floored but incredibly excited. Wishing the best to everyone who has interviewed already and everyone who is still waiting -- invite came on Feb 27!