1. Ask Early: Give your letter writer at least six months to write that letter. Don’t be a pest, but do follow up regularly.
2. Avoid Family & Friends: Asking a friend or a family member might be a solid move when asking for a LOR for college. However, the last thing you want is a letter that appears to compromise objectivity because it’s written by a friend.
3. Choose Wisely: Ask someone who knows you well. This means a person who knows your work, knows your research, knows your personality, knows your career goals, and can attest to your value as an applicant! Doctors and science teachers are great sources for letters.Â
4. Ask A Doctor: This is another reason why you want to get on your extracurriculars early in your college career. The more you do the more chance you get to be exposed to physicians (and other letter writers!)
5. Ask Politely: Your letter writers are going to be extremely busy people and always keep in mind that they are doing you a solid.
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