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Recommendation Letters

You want to have strong, well-written letters of recommendation because they are a primary selection tool. Graduate and professional school admissions committees rely on them. Therefore:
  • Letters of recommendation should be written by people who know you well from work, internship, student organization, volunteer, or classroom experiences. Co-workers, supervisors, or faculty members are good choices. Family members are generally not the most appropriate recommenders.
  • Approach people who you think will give you positive, "glowing" recommendations. Ask up front if s/he can give you a strong recommendation.
  • Have letters written for you now, when people are most familiar with your strengths and abilities and remember you easily.
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