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Kawtar
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Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco
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recommendation letters?
Hello! I have a question and would really appreciate your advice.
I need recommendation letters for some programs, but in my country they aren't very common, so it's difficult to find teachers who have experience writing them.
Would it be acceptable if I explained my academic record and achievements to a teacher, provided evidence and supporting documents, and then asked them to evaluate whether I deserve a recommendation letter based on that information?
If anyone has experience with this or has been in a similar situation, I would be very grateful for your advice. Thank you!
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Yes, that is acceptable, especially when teachers are unfamiliar with writing recommendation letters.
When you approach a teacher, explain why you are applying, what the program is looking for, and why you chose them to write the recommendation. You can then provide a summary of your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, awards, projects, and career goals, along with any supporting documents. This helps the teacher write a more detailed and accurate letter.
However, don't ask the teacher to simply sign a letter that you have written yourself unless they specifically request it. Instead, ask if they would be willing to evaluate your achievements and write a recommendation based on their own knowledge of your abilities, using the information you provided as a reference.
Give the teacher plenty of time before the deadline, and politely let them know when the recommendation is due. Afterward, be sure to thank them for taking the time to support your application.
When you approach a teacher, explain why you are applying, what the program is looking for, and why you chose them to write the recommendation. You can then provide a summary of your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, awards, projects, and career goals, along with any supporting documents. This helps the teacher write a more detailed and accurate letter.
However, don't ask the teacher to simply sign a letter that you have written yourself unless they specifically request it. Instead, ask if they would be willing to evaluate your achievements and write a recommendation based on their own knowledge of your abilities, using the information you provided as a reference.
Give the teacher plenty of time before the deadline, and politely let them know when the recommendation is due. Afterward, be sure to thank them for taking the time to support your application.