How to Request a Letter of Recommendation from Your Professor: 5 Dos and 5 Don'ts

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How to Request a Letter of Recommendation from Your Professor: 5 Dos and 5 Don'ts

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UX Matt

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@tee2584 2 жыл бұрын

I like your background! I think this video will be excellent for second language speakers of English/ international students. Moreover, I am so happy that you mentioned that students sometime don't know what those designations mean especially those from different cultural and class backgrounds.

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it!

@B-Bibbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I'm saving this for grad school!

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'll be making a few more videos like this as I get time. Lots of them in the vein of "things I wish I knew before I started grad school."

@GilAppel 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, and helpful to professors as much as it can help students!

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

@Fernando-ox5mo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, from a fellow educator. It's all very sound and practical advice.

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@smasongarrison 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm adding this video to my lab handbook.

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Rad!! Thanks for watching!!

@jighrgorehgrohtgrhkd 2 жыл бұрын

I asked one professor to write one, they said they would happily do it, it's not due until January. However, they told me they wanted me to write it myself, send it to them, and have them review it and give their stamp of approval and send it to the institution. Is this normal? That I am writing my own letter of recommendation? I don't know how to feel about this.

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

I actually had a short section/comment about this in the video, but I cut it when editing. I've heard stories about this practice, but never experienced it directly. It does happen. I personally wouldn't do it. It would give me anxiety (most things do, tbh). Your professor could envisioning this as kind of exercise where you write out a well crafted letter and therefore have to envision yourself as a candidate for a position. It's not a bad exercise. BUT, it also could just be that your professor doesn't have time or want to write a letter. If I were in your position, I'd find it really hard to write my own letter. I'm wishing you the best of luck. Sounds like you've planned far in advance, so that's great.

@nelliediaz2001 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having trouble deciding the subject of my email. I don't want to put off my professor with a very upfront title like "Request for Letter of Recommendation". Do you have any ideas? thanks! Great tips btw.

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

I personally appreciate a super clear, direct subject lines. I used to write “request for letter of rec.” as my standard subject line when requesting letters from my advisors/commuter back in the day. That never seemed to offend and got the message across efficiently. Hope that helps. And thank you!

@cookytata2666 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please suggest me how should i ask professor to recommend me i dont know what to do

@UXmatt 2 жыл бұрын

If you haven't I'd watch through the whole video. I'd then, draft out a short, but clear email. Have a friend or family member read that email. You should edit it down until it provides the necessary information in the fewest amount of words. Ask for a letter of rec. Remind the faculty member who you are, how they know you, what you're applying to, what are your goals. It's intimidating and anxiety-inducing, but once you do it, it gets easier.