When requesting a Letter of Recommendation you should follow the following steps:

• Ask for all letters of recommendation AT LEAST two weeks prior to the deadline. (Reminder: Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on theirs).

• Traditionally you should ask for the letter in person (face to face), however given the current pandemic, requesting via a personal email is acceptable.  If you are able actually see the person, that is still best practice.

• When asking someone for a letter of recommendation, be sure to provide the following information IN WRITING:

  • Your full name (if you have two last names, make sure that you provide both)

  • A copy of your Activity Sheet or Brag Sheet

  • What you are applying for that needs the recommendation?

    • College ~ Which college and which program/major

    • Scholarship ~ Be specific

    • Job ~ Be as specific as possible

• The complete address of where the letter should be sent OR directions on how to submit the letter of recommendation.

• The deadline for the letter of recommendation

• If you will be needing additional letters in the future, it is polite to ask the person to save your letter to be used again later.

• You should always follow up with a hand written thank you note.