The letter of recommendation is one of the most important parts of your application to graduate school, yet it is something that many students don't think about until they choose programs to which to apply. If you think you might want to apply to graduate school - even if you're not sure - begin thinking about recommendation letters now. Sure, you won't ask for them until a couple of months before the graduate application is due. But getting a good recommendation letter entails more than asking a professor for help. A good letter, meaning one that will help your application, requires that you establish a good impression and relationship with your professors. Start early and seek experiences that will prepare you for graduate study and will help your professors learn enough about your capacities to write effective letters.
Also learn about the letter of recommendation, including how to choose referrees.
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