How to Request a Letter of Recommendation for College
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Requesting letters of recommendation for college can be daunting, but with a little preparation and some common sense, the process can be simple and straightforward.
Before you start your letter-requesting journey, it is important to understand the guidelines set by each college you are applying to. Some schools require letters of recommendation from faculty members, while others may only require letters from people who know you well.
Once you have a good idea of the kind of letter you will need, it is time to start gathering names. The easiest way to do this is to contact your teachers, classmates, or others who have known you for a long time and can attest to your character. If you don’t have any close friends or family members who can write you a letter, you can try to find someone in your area of interest or profession and ask them to write you a letter of recommendation.
Once you have a good list of names, it is time to start writing your letters. The best way to do this is to divide the letter into three parts: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.
The introduction should state why you are requesting the letter of recommendation, what you hope to gain from it, and why the person you are asking to write it is the best person to do so.
The body of the letter should describe your relationship with the person you are asking to write the letter, how well they know you, and what qualities they think to make you a good candidate for the college you are applying to.
The conclusion should reiterate what was said in the introduction and give the letter writer’s contact information.