How to Ask Your Professor for a Letter of Recommendation

Professors love to write letters for their favorite students.

Professors love to write letters for their favorite students.

We really do.

But you also must understand that many of us are wandering around with our hair on fire. We are so busy we cannot even respond to your email, let alone your somewhat vague request for a letter of recommendation.

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