What is the best way to ask for a letter of recommendation from my instructor?!
Question: i am a student in a medical billing and coding program getting ready to graduate. i respect my instructor and the head of the department. i would like to know the best way to ask for a letter of recommendation from them.
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By just DOING it.
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what best way? there only one way. you go up and ask for that letter.
sound like u study politics an not medicin
If you like them, then just pick an appropriate time and ask them. They are usually pretty good about these types of things since they are instructors preparing you for that field.
I would like to request a letter of recommendation from you for a position that I am seeking with _______? Would you be willing to provide me with this letter?
first and most important: ask WELL in advance. give them plenty of time to write the letter. that way they can think of the best things to say about you without being too rushed.
basically, if the person is familiar with you, i would just walk up to them when they dont look too busy and politely ask if they are willing to write one for you. just be polite.
Type this out and have the professor sign it.
[Date]
[Full Name]
[Title]
[School Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Mr./Ms. Last Name]:
I am writing to you in support of [Mr./Ms. Full Name] and [his/her] desire to attend [University Name] for the [Program Title] program. Though many students ask me to make this request on their behalf, I only recommend students whom I feel are well-suited for the program of their choice. [Mr./Ms. Last Name] is one of those students and therefore, I highly recommend that [he/she] be given the opportunity to attend your university.
As [Professor’s Title] of [Professor’s Department] at [University Name], I work with many students who have substantial knowledge of [Subject]. Each year I notice that only a few outstanding students offer a unique perspective and really embrace their learning of the subject matter.
[Mr./Ms. Last Name] has consistently shown such a strong desire to learn that I simply could not turn down [his/her] request for recommendation.
I first met [Mr./Ms. Last Name] in my [Course Title] course during the [Season and Year] semester. Compared to the class average of [Class Average], [Mr./Ms. Last Name] earned a [Grade] in the class. [Mr./Ms. Last Name] was evaluated on [explain basis for grades, e.g., exams, papers, etc.], in which [he/she] performed exceptionally well.
Though [Mr./Ms. Last Name] has consistently exceeded in all areas of [his/her] coursework, the best example of [his/her] intelligence shone through a [paper/presentation/project/et. on [work’s title]. The work clearly showed [his/her] ability to deliver a clear, concise and well-thought presentation with a new perspective by demonstrating [embellish here].
[Mr./Ms. Last Name] continues to impress me with [his/her] knowledge, skill and dedication to [his/her] work. I’m sure you will find [him/her] to be a student whose talents will only shine further through your graduate program. It is my hope that you will accept [his/her] admission to your university. Feel free to contact me if you require further information.
Sincerely,
[Professor’s Name]
[Professor’s Title]
[University]
dont wait. some instructors have limits. the sooner the better. just go up to them and ask casually; no big deal
It's always good to let the instructor know why you have chosen him/her for the recommendation. You should talk about what you learned in the class and why it's relevant to whatever you need the recommendation for. If it's a large class or if the instructor doesn't know you well, you should also talk about your performance in the class. Also, remember to thank him/her for the letter afterward. I've always asked for recommendations over email because it allowed me to be more formal and organize my thoughts, but asking in person works, too.
Just ask your instruction; that's it.
Just ask him or her directly or go to his office to ask him for a letter.
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