Recommendation Letter

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!