Table of Contents
- 1 Who Should letters of recommendation for college be addressed to?
- 2 How do you ask for a letter of recommendation for transfer?
- 3 Do you need a letter of recommendation as a transfer student?
- 4 Who can give recommendation letters?
- 5 Should I send an email to my professor to write letters?
- 6 Can a teacher give you a bad letter of recommendation?
Who Should letters of recommendation for college be addressed to?
Some colleges specify that this letter should ideally be written by one of your teachers. Even colleges that ask for more than one letter will usually state that at least one should be written by a teacher.
How do you ask for a letter of recommendation for transfer?
Make a formal request of your professor (by email or by appointment), asking if he or she would be willing to write a letter or fill out a form on your behalf. Explain the purpose of the recommendation and why you have chosen the professor. Give the professor time to consider your request.
Who can I ask for an academic letter of recommendation?
Whom should I ask for letters of recommendation?
- Someone who knows you well.
- Someone with the title of “professor”
- Someone who is a professor at the school granting your baccalaureate degree.
- Someone who has earned the degree which you are seeking in your graduate work.
Do you need recommendations for transfer?
Most schools require that you submit at least 2 letters of recommendation from college professors or teaching assistants. Some schools prefer the letters to come only from professors and not teaching assistants.
Do you need a letter of recommendation as a transfer student?
A recommendation letter is NOT required for transfer applicants to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts unless we specifically request that you supply one. However, other schools or colleges may require one.
Who can give recommendation letters?
A recommendation letter is typically written by an employer, professional business connection, client, teacher, coach or by someone else who can recommend an individual’s work or academic performance. Recommendations can also be provided by personal references who can attest to an applicant’s character and abilities.
Do all colleges and universities require letters of recommendation?
Not all colleges and universities require letters of recommendation as a part of the application process. You will need to differentiate between letters of recommendaiton from teachers and letters of recommendaiton from individuals who have not taught the student in an academic area. Let’s first discuss letters of recommendation from teachers:
How far in advance should you ask a professor for recommendations?
Asking 6 weeks- 3 months ahead of time is generally the time frame professors like when planning out recommendation letters. Remember the less time you give a professor to write you a letter, the more likely they will say no to your request.
Should I send an email to my professor to write letters?
Don’t send an email for each letter to be written. You are likely to be one of several students your professor is writing letters for in a given semester, so keep your communication with the professor minimal. One email (or one packet) detailing all the information needed to write and send out the letters is greatly appreciated.
Can a teacher give you a bad letter of recommendation?
If a teacher, counselor, or other person doesn’t feel qualified or able to provide you with a letter, then she should respectfully decline and/or suggest someone who might be in a better position to help you. That being said, there can still be bad letters of recommendation.