First, be sure you are comfortable with writing a recommendation letter. If you aren't, be honest. You can say something as simple as "I don't think I'm the best person to write a recommendation ...

You know exactly what's coming next—she wants you to write a letter of recommendation for her. Of course, you're flattered that she'd approach you with the task. But, on the other hand, you have ...

Getting a letter of recommendation doesn't have to be a headache. Follow these simple tips to keep you on track. 1. Who to ask to serve as reference. If you know early on during your undergraduate ...

The letter of recommendation I’ll never forget For years, I worried the letters I wrote were a waste of time. A student's tragic death taught me their value.

I t seems a simple enough question, and in a way, it is: “Would you write me a recommendation?” The reply will ordinarily be “Yes,” and then professor and graduate student head down a ...

A few years ago, I wrote “A Letter to College Students (From All Profs)” in which I provided advice to students about how to ask for letters of recommendation. Interestingly, just as students do not ...

It’s the time of year when students arrive at my office and ask if I will write them a college recommendation. I say, “Yes, I’ll be happy to write one for you.” Sometimes, I’ll thank ...

If you’re unsure how to write a letter of recommendation, start by telling the admissions committee something about the applicant that they’re unlikely to glean from a résumé or transcript.