One of the most important things you’ll need to become a distinguished applicant is to get strong letters of recommendation. I talk about how to ask for a letter of rec here, this post focuses on who to ask. Many students dread requesting a letter of recommendation because it … [Read more...]
Will Letters of Recommendation Delay My Application?
Here's a GREAT question I just got from a student about her recommenders. Apparently they've been dragging their feet on writing letters for her and now she's in trouble. "Dear Don: Even though I asked some of the professors for my letters of … [Read more...]
Writing Your Own Letter of Recommendation?
Here's a very common question from a student: I had a professor recently email me saying it may help her out and work up a rough draft of my letter of recommendation for medical school. How am I supposed to write my own letter? Does anyone know of any good … [Read more...]