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Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Requests for Letters of Recommendation

 

Letter of Recommendation Template

To the Student:

  • Read application instructions carefully

  • Give the writer a properly addressed, stamped envelope

  • Request a letter well in advance of the deadline-preferably at least 2 weeks before 

  • Check to see that the letter has been sent or returned to the proper person

Selecting a Writer:

  • Select a person who knows you well and shows interest in you (for example: counselor, teacher, activity advisor, coach)

  • Ask your counselor to help you select a person to write for you

  • Select a person who is familiar with your potential and your achievements

  • Select at least one teacher whom you have had as an instructor in an academic subject

  • Ask teachers with whom you have had more than one class (when possible)

  • Select a person who has challenged you the most

  • Select a person who could best explain your efforts in school or on the job

  • Ask the person how they feel about writing a good recommendation for you