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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters of Recommendation

By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com

Letters of recommendation are perhaps the most important part of your graduate school application, apart from the materials that you send, such as admissions essays. After reading about recommendation letters, most applicants to graduate school have a few questions. Below are common questions about letters of recommendation.

How Do I Get a Letter of Recommendation?

How Do I Get a Letter of Recommendation When I Attend an Online University?

Is Returning Recommendation Letters in Signed, Sealed Envelopes Too Much to Ask?

How Do I Get a Letter of Recommendation Five Years After Graduation?

What Is a Good Letter of Recommendation?

How Much Time Does My Letter-Writer Need to Write a Good Letter of Recommendation?

Who Should I Ask to Write My Letter?

There's no doubt about it: soliciting letters of recommendation is challenging and stressful. Asking professionals to evaluate you and determine if they can write a letter in your favor is not easy. The resources on this page and throughout this site will aid you. Good luck!

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