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What's the best way to ask for a recommendation?

DHaynes

DHaynes

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I have a couple teachers that I would like to ask for recommendation letters. I have an A so far in each class. I'm unsure how to go about asking for letters. One teacher is a well known economist and I'm sure he'd write a letter, however he's trying to steer me towards Princeton. Another economics teacher is not well known and I don't know him that well, however I have proven my competence. Should I seek out professors that teach mathematically intense classes, ones that are well known, or simply ones that know me well?
 
The best way is to just go and ask them. Not sure what the question is there.

Your probably need a few recs, so it should be easier to ask all of them, or pick 2 or 3 rather than 1 or 3... As for which, it would have to depend on who will say things that complement or reinforce your application -- it definitely depends on where you need more augmentation.
 
I thinking getting recs from teachers who understand your competence (even if you got a B) is more important than from ones that just gave you A's. I'm pretty sure a lot of applications ask them to place you in the Xth top percentile of the class in terms of ability/intellectual curiosity/etc.. so a good impression is better than just a generic good grade. good luck man.
 
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