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My name is [Your Name]. I took your [name of class and when you took it]. I'm applying to [name of school and program], and I'd like to ask you to write a letter of recommendation for me. I'm asking you because [reason why you are asking this person] and think your letter would be a strong addition to my application.

How to request a letter of recommendation Choose who you want to write your letters. ... Prepare a resume or brag sheet. ... Ask in person first. ... Send a formal letter of recommendation request. ... Follow up before the due date. ... Say a final thank you.

What to Include in a Recommendation Letter Date. Writer's contact information. Name of the individual receiving the letter of recommendation. Nature of relationship. Attributes that make the individual successful (potential, character, how they handle, consistency, dependability, etc.)

How Many Letters Will You Need? In most cases, schools request a minimum of three recommendations: two from science professors and one from a non-science professor or an extracurricular supervisor.

With a bit of preparation, you can maximize your chances of getting stellar recommendations. Choose who you want to write your letters. ... Prepare a resume or brag sheet. ... Ask in person first. ... Send a formal letter of recommendation request. ... Follow up before the due date. ... Say a final thank you. ... Ask early to give ample time.

Letters of recommendation must be signed, dated, and on official letterhead. Unless explicitly asked by the student, do not recommend a student for a specific school or program (e.g., ?applicant to Penn Medical School?).

The manner in which you ask for letters of reference should be individualized. If you don't know your letter writer well, call them or their assistant to schedule a meeting. At this meeting, which could be in person or over the phone, ask if they would be willing to write you a strong letter of reference.

If you think it went well, ask for a letter of recommendation right away. Don't wait until you need it because the experience may not be fresh in the doctor's mind by that time. Reflect on what you've learned from your shadowing experience and write down anything you may want to remember later.