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Dear Professor [Name]: My name is [Your Name]. I took your [name of class and when you took it]. I'm applying to [name of school and program], and I'd like to ask you to write a letter of recommendation for me.

Make a formal request of your professor (by email or by appointment), asking if he or she would be willing to write a letter or fill out a form on your behalf. Explain the purpose of the recommendation and why you have chosen the professor. Give the professor time to consider your request.

My name is [Your Name]. I took your [name of class and when you took it]. I'm applying to [name of school and program], and I'd like to ask you to write a letter of recommendation for me. I'm asking you because [reason why you are asking this person] and think your letter would be a strong addition to my application.

Some word processors or PDF editors will also allow you to "digitally sign" and associate this with some form of cryptographic signature. In short: sign your letter, but do it the easy and electronic way if you can.

Ask to meet with your recommender(s) to discuss your desire to apply to graduate school. During the meeting you will have the opportunity to discuss your academic interests further, and request the letter of recommendation in person. Ask them if they are willing to write you a strong letter.

Provide an Easy ?Out? for Recommenders Ask if they would feel ?comfortable writing you a letter of recommendation that will highlight your particular strengths.? That way, if they aren't likely to write a glowing recommendation, they have an opportunity to bow out gracefully.

Here are a few examples of subject lines you can refer to: Request for letter of recommendation for [company/position] Seeking letter of recommendation for [industry/position] [Your name] request for letter of recommendation for [company/position] Asking for your support: letter of recommendation for [company/position]