I am currently working on my application for grad school, and wondering when I send my request for the recommendation letter, should I also send my complete or work in progress portfolio to remind them of who I was ?
tduds
Jul 27, 20 7:32 pm
1 - As early as possible.
2 - If you have to remind them who you are, you shouldn't be asking them to write a recommendation.
Whoknow
Jul 27, 20 8:22 pm
Thanks!
citizen
Jul 27, 20 7:44 pm
3 - Have you already confirmed that the instructor is available and willing to write by a certain date?
If not yet, don't send your package; it's presumptuous. Instead, send a brief request with (i) a 1-2 sentence reminder of you/your project, (ii) the letter request, and (iii) the letter deadline.
If you've already confirmed their willingness, definitely send (concise) materials to remind them of you/your work.
Whoknow
Jul 27, 20 8:22 pm
Thanks, I will send a confirmation email.
Whoknow
Jul 29, 20 5:02 pm
Sent emails to 2 of my profs, they replied "happy to support! etc..."
Thank you, this definitely a great first step.
citizen
Jul 29, 20 5:17 pm
Well done, on you and them! The initial request is helpful to both student and instructor. And always remember to include that magic information: when the letter's due. A few days versus a few weeks can make a big difference in the ability to help.
Whoknow
Jul 29, 20 5:29 pm
Gotcha! I'll make sure to do that in my next emails. Again, thanks!
I am currently working on my application for grad school, and wondering when I send my request for the recommendation letter, should I also send my complete or work in progress portfolio to remind them of who I was ?
1 - As early as possible.
2 - If you have to remind them who you are, you shouldn't be asking them to write a recommendation.
Thanks!
3 - Have you already confirmed that the instructor is available and willing to write by a certain date?
Thanks, I will send a confirmation email.
Sent emails to 2 of my profs, they replied "happy to support! etc..." Thank you, this definitely a great first step.
Well done, on you and them! The initial request is helpful to both student and instructor. And always remember to include that magic information: when the letter's due. A few days versus a few weeks can make a big difference in the ability to help.
Gotcha! I'll make sure to do that in my next emails. Again, thanks!