Asking for recommendations again and again – How much is too much

Applying to B-Schools is a pain. Especially when you get rejected (as in my case) in earlier rounds, and then you try to apply to as many as you can in later rounds.

One of the things that is required for all B-School apps is letter of recommendation. I asked my manager to write it for me and she obliged. But then I have been asking over and over again, and now the count has gone upto 5.

I don't know about others, but it feels awkward to ask for recommendation more than 2-3 times from the same recommender. I think those who are applying to B-Schools know what I am talking about.

So, how many is too much ?

For me I think the limit is 6. Purely because you simply can not churn out more than 6 apps in the same year.  Also if you do not get selected in the first 6 schools you choose, you need to re-think your strategy. Either the choice of schools have been bad, or your profile needs a major rejig.