- Submit the number of recommendations that is requested.
- Select academic/professional references, not personal or social ones, including:
- research advisors
- summer program mentor
- undergraduate academic advisors
- Ask the recommenders to meet with you beforehand, if possible.
- Give your recommenders a copy of your personal statement and CV so that they know what your plans are.
- Emphasize to recommenders how important a strong letter of recommendation is to your application.
- Give them as much time as possible so they can write a substantive letter.
- Follow up with the schools and the recommenders before the deadline to make sure that the letters were submitted and received.
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Tips for submitting the best letters of recommendation: