Homeschool Writing and Then Some
Ever wish you had someone who could hold your hand through this homeschool journey and help you know what’s important and what might trip you up? That’s what this podcast aims to do, especially as it pertains to preparing middle/high school kids to be successful writers. Because teaching teens to write can be tricky. What exactly are you supposed to teach? And how are you supposed to teach it? What if your child hates to write? What if you hate to write!? These are some of the challenges we’ll explore each week. If you’re looking for guidance as well as a little bit of encouragement and a lot of inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.
Homeschool Writing and Then Some
Ep #28 Best Practices for Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
Ep #28 Best Practices for Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
How important is a letter of recommendation? Well, it depends. If you’re trying to get a job at McDonald’s, it probably doesn’t matter that much.
But if you want to get into a competitive program such as med school or law school, or if you’re applying for a scholarship, it matters a lot.
A strong letter of recommendation can tip the scale when applicants have similar GPAs and test scores, or when a selection committee needs to assess character and leadership abilities.
This week’s episode is about the real-world skill of requesting a letter of recommendation. I discuss:
☑️6 key strategies to guide your request
☑️how far in advance of the deadline you should submit your request
☑️the importance of humility, helpfulness, and gratitude in crafting your request
☑️the specific details you must include if you want a strong recommendation
I also provide a step-by-step process for drafting a request as well as an example request that you can use as a model.