A good recommendation letter is so important if you want to stand out from other applicants applying for the same graduate course. So when you’re writing a message or email to your instructor, you need to be polite and clear about what you are requesting.
There are a few things you should mention in this request email. You should be straightforward about your request and inform them of the deadline. You could also suggest specific skills or experience that you have acquired which would be useful for your chosen field of study.
Below you’ll find an example email you could use and adapt when requesting a recommendation letter:
Subject: Recommendation request – Full name
Dear Professor _______________,
I am in the process of applying for admission to graduate school and I am hoping that you would be willing to write a recommendation letter for me. The deadline for this application is the end of next month.
As my instructor, I feel that a recommendation letter from you would provide the graduate school with a more detailed picture of my skills and experience. This position requires an ambitious and outgoing person with practical experience in the social service community, which I have thanks to your encouragement and support.
If you are comfortable endorsing my skills, I have attached my CV and cover letter which will bring you up to date about my skills and experience.
If you need any additional information, please let me know.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Full name.
