Top tips for writing your email requesting a letter of recommendation - UChicago

总体建议

Good letters are absolutely crucial. When admitting, the reviewer will typically scan the scores (see above) and thoroughly read the letters. A good letter has two properties:

1. The letter should be from someone who knows you well. Give the letter writer (1) your transcript, (2) your resume, and (3) your statement of purpose. Reviewers are looking for useful information, not cheaptalk. What are you interested in? How do you interact with faculty members? How motivated are you? How do you compare with previous graduates? What projects have you been involved in? How do you rank in your class (if this isn’t on your transcript)?
2. The letter should also be from someone as well known as possible. Get economists rather than sociologists. Get professors rather than lecturers. Get full professors rather then assistant professors. Get someone who has sent other students to good universities. Of course, this is an ideal world. In reality, you may face a trade off between getting people who know you well and senior people. Strike a balance.

注意点：

1. give them a monthly notice，最好定期联系推荐人
2. waive your right to view the letters

网申填写中的推荐人信息：

Personal Messages sent to recommenders: I am applying to [], and the application dues on []. Thank you for taking the time to write a letter on my behalf for my graduate school application. I greatly appreciate your support throughout this process!

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Relationship: Supervisor/Instructor/Professor

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