This episode is for grad school applicants who have been asked to write your own letter of recommendation. This situation sometimes comes up when a student asks a professor for a recommendation letter and the professor may be too busy or prefers to save time by asking you to write the first draft for them. Strategies to write these letters include reaching out to mentors for strong letter templates, structuring the letter to include academic achievements, addressing weaknesses in the application, highlighting leadership experiences, discussing future goals, and highlighting meaningful personal experiences. While this may be an uncomfortable scenario to find yourself in, trust that it’s not uncommon and doesn’t necessarily mean the professor will submit a weak letter.
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235: What To Do When Asked to Write Your Own Grad School Recommendation | Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
