Download Article Show Download Article Asking for a letter of recommendation can feel stressful, but don’t worry: we’ve got all the tips you need to craft a great email. Plus, applying to graduate programs, scholarships, internships, and jobs are all part of the college experience, so your professor is used to writing letters of recommendation. So long as you’re polite and give them plenty of advance notice, they’ll be happy to help you! Read on for a step-by-step guide to asking for a letter of recommendation via email, complete with examples. Things You Should Know
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Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To ask your professor for a letter of recommendation via email, start by including your name and the purpose of your email in the subject line, like "Recommendation for Sarah Smith." Then, start your email with something like "I am writing to ask if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for me," before explaining why you need the recommendation, when it's due, and where they should send it. At the end of your letter, thank your professor by writing something like "Thank you in advance for your time and assistance." To learn how to write the body of your email, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 5,764,033 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How do you politely ask for a letter of recommendation?I am reaching out to you because I am applying for a new position as [type of role] with [company name]. Part of the application process is to provide letters of recommendation and I would greatly appreciate it if you could write a letter of recommendation for me.
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