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The Age-Old Letter of Recommendation Question
As has happened to many before me, my recommender unconditionally agreed to write a letter, albeit with the caveat that I have to draft it. Thoughts on how to be effusive but not over-the-top, humble but not fatally humble, etc?
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emkay625
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Re: The Age-Old Letter of Recommendation Question
Focus on tangible things/narratives, as opposed to just adjectives/conclusory statements (which makes for a better rec letter anyway).
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Re: The Age-Old Letter of Recommendation Question
This.emkay625 wrote:Focus on tangible things/narratives, as opposed to just adjectives/conclusory statements (which makes for a better rec letter anyway).
