Recommendation Letter


How to Ask Letter of Recommendation

Before asking a professor to write you a letter of recommendation, ask yourself the following:

  • Does this professor remember who I am?
  • Have I ever spoken to this professor outside of class?
  • Did this professor give me a grade of "B" or higher in the course?
  • Have I taken more than one course with this professor?

The more you can answer "Yes" to the questions above, the greater the likelihood you're making a wise choice.

How to Approach Your Professors

  • Ask your professor for the letter at least 1 month before the date by which the recommendation must be received.
  • Connect with your professor via email, zoom or in person and explain that you wish to discuss your plans to apply to a university, scholarship, job, or internship.

Be Prepared

  • Give the professor the following documents:
    • Recommendation forms
    • Transcripts
    • Essays
    • Samples of your work from other class
    • Resume
    • Deadline for Letter of Rec
    • Method for submitting Letter of Rec (mail or email etc.)

Send the professor a thank you note!

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