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Recommendation Letter Request

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Before (Original)
Hi Professor Lee, I was wondering if you might be able to write me a letter of recommendation. I'm applying to some graduate programs and they need letters from professors. I took your research methods class last year and got an A. I hope this isn't too much to ask. The deadline is in six weeks.
After (TextGlow Rewrite)Friendly
Dear Professor Lee, I'm applying to five PhD programs in cognitive linguistics and I'd be grateful if you'd write a letter of recommendation on my behalf. You supervised my capstone on bilingual code-switching, which I believe makes you the strongest voice for my research potential. The earliest deadline is December 1. I'll send you a draft of my statement of purpose, a CV, and program details if you're able to help โ€” and I'm happy to meet first if it would be useful.

What Changed

  • 1Explained why this professor specifically is the right choice, making the ask feel considered rather than mass-sent
  • 2Provided everything the professor needs to decide and write (materials, timeline, programs)
  • 3Framed the request around research identity rather than just a grade

Why Friendly tone works here

Friendly recommendation requests make the professor's job easy โ€” the easier you make it to say yes, the better the letter you'll get.

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