Letter of Recommendation Request

Subject: Letter of Recommendation Request - [Your Name]

Dear Professor [Last Name],

I hope you're having a great week. I thoroughly enjoyed taking your [Course Name] class last semester, especially the unit on [Specific Topic].

I am currently applying to [Graduate Program / Job / Internship] at [Institution/Company] and am gathering my application materials. Because of our positive interactions and my strong performance in your class (I received an A on my final project regarding [Topic]), I was hoping you might feel comfortable writing a strong letter of recommendation for me.

The deadline for submission is [Date, at least 3-4 weeks away].

To make this as easy as possible for you, I have attached:
1. My current resume.
2. A bulleted list of my key accomplishments in your class.
3. The specific criteria the program is looking for in candidates.
4. A draft/outline of potential talking points you can use or ignore.

If you are too busy or do not feel you can write a strong recommendation, I completely understand. 

Thank you so much for your time and for everything you taught me last semester.

Best,
[Your Name]

💡 Pro Tip

Professors are incredibly busy. Providing a bulleted list of your accomplishments in their specific class (and a draft!) radically increases the chances they will say yes and write it quickly.

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Grad School Applications, First Jobs

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