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How to Ask for References

Who are the best individuals to ask for references, and what are the best ways to approach them? What should be included in these references, and how can you communicate that to your teacher or professor?



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by jo.com
 Sep 02 '06 An Interview with a Professor: How to Ask and Get References
Getting a reference makes many people nervous. I hope this has helped. Relax, be yourself and if you can't then work hard to make a good impression.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Candice923
 Feb 28 '04 Pre-College 101: Getting Your Reference Letter
This is an excellent essay for any college (or grad school) applicant to read regarding getting a recommendation letter.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by GravityGirl
 Dec 28 '00 How To Ask For College Recommendations
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by chicknyell
 May 28 '01 Asking for References should not cause a panic attack!
Is it really that hard? Just make nice with your professors then ask; they will be glad to help out!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Krissieliz
 Aug 21 '00 "Hey, remember me?" Who to ask for a college recommendation, and why.
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by Anniemal
 Dec 17 '00 Time to grovel!
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by videodude
 Dec 14 '04 They're Talking About You
They're talking about you, and you should know why. You want to get into school and you need to know they want to help you.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by starcrossedkat
 Aug 16 '01 The Teacher Recommendation. Part one in the Application Process
Asking for a recommendation from a teacher is easy and crucial to your application.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by caconti
 Jun 14 '00 You Like Me, You Really Like Me...Don't You?
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by jennijewel
 Jan 05 '01 Too Much Stuff To Remember...
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by poseidon
 Feb 27 '00 Do's and Don't's about Letters of Recommendation
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by nylawgirl
 Apr 18 '00 The Paper Chase - Getting a Recommendation That Glows
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by nytricks
 Apr 11 '00 Help Yourself - Give Your Reference Writer a List
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by JBigDog
 Jan 30 '00 The Guide to Getting a Good Reference
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by mht
 Jul 16 '01 Recommending You!
Getting glowing recommendations can help garner acceptances rather than rejections...here's a guide to how to get them!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by grimgrrrl
 Nov 01 '01 The References That Count
Be smart. Be respectful. Choose who to ask based on a given criteria. Ask nicely. :)... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jasonkirk
 May 16 '00 As the days grow short and the leaves gently fall
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by Cara4fun
 Jul 24 '00 "Tell Them How Great I Am:" Requesting Recommendations for College
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by Alastor
 Feb 26 '00 Getting Good Endorsements.
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by rachel925
 Jan 25 '00 Who do I ask?
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by a_beg
 Mar 26 '00 The Do's and Don'ts of asking for references
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by showard
 Aug 19 '00 The Good, the Bad and You
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by dahilia
 Jan 28 '00 how to get the best references for your college application or scholarship
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by LRai
 Dec 02 '01 Letters that Get the Job or Scholarship
Be concise and make it easy for the person to write the letter. Keep them current and make them fit what you need for the application.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by dbhoutx
 Feb 13 '00 How You Ask Makes a Difference
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by PhishJedi
 Jun 06 '00 How to get a glowing college recommendation
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by crimson_winged
 Sep 09 '00 What every High School student should KNOW.
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by fggss
 Feb 15 '00 Finding the perfect reference
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by Guildencrantz
 Feb 01 '00 Ask who you know
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by groove10
 Feb 03 '00 The desperate will do anything...
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by shan1
 Mar 30 '00 The 4 *W's* of References
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by goldjay
 Feb 03 '00 Don't be Timid When asking for References
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by lizzyc3
 Aug 18 '06 Be Nice and Be Early!
Be early and respectful!... read full review 		Helpful
by RainbowDoll
 Jan 29 '00 Plan Ahead
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by Off-the-Bench
 Dec 31 '00 Resume Please
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by FLYERGAL82
 Sep 29 '00 "um, can you please say something nice about me?"
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by THESmartyPants
 Jun 20 '00 How to Get People Who HARDLY Know You to Write Good Recommendation Letters
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by gayexlibris
 Jun 03 '00 collegiate references
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by MUGirl
 Mar 16 '00 Know the people you ask for letters!
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by pat7848
 Feb 01 '00 How to Get a Great Reference
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by conniemarie
 Nov 02 '00 They Know What My Credentials Are...
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by theprod98
 Jun 17 '00 Ask with a smile :)
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by puff_luvah
 Apr 04 '00 Make a note of a Reference
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by IchBenYoda
 Jul 13 '00 Short and sweet
Ask early, ask your favorite profs, ask for good recs.... read full review 		Helpful
by furtur1015
 Feb 03 '00 Ask your teachers
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by Profilewriter
 Feb 07 '00 Write your own letter of reference
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by jon789
 Feb 01 '00 This is very important...don't blow it!
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by bassoongod
 May 28 '00 get in good now... use this later!
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