1. How to Request Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation Setting yourself up for success! Please note: This presentation does NOT have audio.

3. Start this process early! This allows you to replace anyone who is not able or willing to write you a letter

4. Select appropriate evaluators based on what you are applying for (admission to professional school, an internship program, scholarships, etc.)

7. Always ask at least one month before the deadline

8. For professional school applications, ask earlier so you can plan accordingly

9. Request an appointment

10. Okay by phone/voice mail or through email

11. Give the reason for requesting the appointment (e.g. I will be applying for medical school this summer and wanted to talk with you about the possibility of writing a letter of evaluation in support of my application.)

12. Be on time for the appointment

14. Explain how a letter from the person will help support what you wish to accomplish.

15. Ask if they will consider writing a letter on your behalf.

16. Wait for their answer!

17. If no, thank them for their consideration and depart.

18. If yes, ask what materials would be helpful to them in writing the letter. Also, ask when and how they would like to receive it from you.

20. Personal Statement (And/or app required materials) – Rough draft is okay

21. For scholarship/internship/volunteer experience/study abroad experiences

22. General information about the program or opportunity

23. The name and title of the person the letter is submitted to. (Be sure to include the mailing address, also – even if the letter is to be included in a larger mailing envelope with other items or submitted electronically)

24. Informal Transcript

25. Admissions Test Scores (if available and relevant)

26. Photo

27. Passport photo, or any other professional looking photo (Put your name on the back of the photo)

28. Instructions for how to submit the letter

30. Acknowledgement For internship programs, scholarships, etc., please send your letter writers a thank you note after the deadline has passed. Send another thank you letter when/if you accomplish the goal of the letter. For professional school apps, send a quick thank you email as soon as the letter has been submitted. Send another thank you letter when/if you are admitted to professional school.