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How do I go about getting letters of recommendation?

February 9th, 2010 | by admin |

I am going to attempt to get into the professional portion of my program at school, its to become a physical therapist assistant. In order for me to get in, I have to have three letters of recommendation. There not letters that have to be wrote out, they are just forms to be filled out and returned anonymously to the dean.

I don’t know who to get these from. Do you have any tips and pointers for me? I don’t know who to ask and I don’t know how to ask them.

Thank You!

Who to ask:

If possible, someone who you have known for a few years and/or taken more than one class with (that you have done well in!).

Try to ask people who know you in different capacities from each other, like a Science teacher, a Psychology teacher and an advisor or something. Or if you do extracurriculars with a particular professor that can sometimes be helpful.

How to ask:

Email them or speak to them and set up a time to come to their office to chat, or swing by their office hours. Mention to them what you are up to – what you are applying to and why – and ask if they would fill out a form for you. Explain why you thought they would be a good person (since I’ve had you for 2 classes, since we have worked together for so long, since I feel your courses have helped me to get where I am).

Good luck!

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