Letter of Recommendation Request
Make it as easy as possible for a professor to write you a glowing recommendation.
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March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026
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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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