Sup y'all! I've been working with a classmate on a school project, and they've mentioned how impressed they've been with my work. How should I go about asking them for a letter of recommendation for my college applications in a polite way? Appreciate any help!
Hey! It's awesome that your classmate has been impressed with your work on the school project. When asking for a letter of recommendation fro anyone, it's important to approach them in a polite and respectful manner. Here are some suggestions on how to do so:
1. Find the right time and place (preferably in person, if possible) to have a conversation.
2. Start by expressing gratitude for their support and the opportunity to work together on the project.
3. Explain your plans to apply for college and how a strong letter of recommendation can contribute to your application.
4. Highlight specific qualities or achievements you believe your classmate has observed while working with you and how they could emphasize these points in their letter.
5. Politely ask if they would be comfortable writing you a strong letter of recommendation for your college applications.
6. If they agree, provide them with relevant deadlines and any necessary materials (like a resume or a list of activities) to help them write the letter.
7. Remember to send a thank-you note afterward to show your appreciation for their time and effort.
Do remember that you should only ask your classmate if you believe they can provide a perspective that's truly different from the one already given in your two required teacher rec letters, as you don't want to bog down admissions officers' time reading the same thing twice. But if you decide they can share something genuinely new about you, then go for it!
Good luck with your applications!
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