Letters of recommendation

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I was just wondering if you guys had any ideas what you think should be written in letters of recommendation. Especially from science professors. I go to a large school (University of Washington) and feel that it is hard to really interact with profs. as much as I would like.

By just going to office hours and having the prof know you and doing well in the class...do you think this is enough for a prof to write a good recommendation?

Thanks!

 

[ecdoesit]

1. Did you work with your professor? If not, do some project or become his grader/TA. Or your club's advisor
2. Provide your resume, unofficial transcript, and other things that you think your professor might want to write in your letter. You cant really tell your prof what to write, but if you provide them with info and talk to them, they might stress on some area.
3. Choose your recommender wisely, since you have only 2 choices (the other one is from a dentist).
4. When you are asking for a letter, be very enthusiastic and make them to like you or other things that make them irresistable to write you a letter. Usually, they will accept unless they are out-of-town or very busy to publish papers.
5. Ask them early. Just in case, some prof turned u down.

Hope this helps.

 

[blankguy]

ecdoesit,
how early should I ask for recommendation, since at the start of class obviously will be way too early(professors won't know you), middle of the semester? Also some schools(like tufts) on their website specify the professors to ask for recommendation(Biology, Org chemistry, or biochem).

 

[ecdoesit]

blankguy

it seems we dominate the forum this sat morning

i heard something like tell the professor that you will be asking them a LOR for dental school, so they will pay closer attention to you. obviosly, you have to do well in their classes. i still think doing a research project is a good way.

In the middle of the semester, u could ask ur professor how is your standing. what can u improve, let them know that you are enthusiastic about learning, etc.

then after your grade comes out, ask him for LOR

so maybe you, i will take a class that u enjoy and will do very well and one tough class, so you could get ready for sch again.

You have plenty of time, but you must use ur time wisely.

dont forget the PAT portion, which could be painful.

 

[blankguy]

dont forget the PAT portion, which could be painful.

I've been reading Barron's book and Kaplan for DAT. The areas at the moment that concern me the most is Reading and PAT. I think PAT is about recognizing figures so the more practice the better.

Also how can I get involved when I'm a non matriculating student.

Also I need to find out how dental schools will consider recommendation on a course that I repeat. Another question to ask the admissions people.

As to the number of posting. It will go down after I get all the questions answered and research dentistry some more

 

[ecdoesit]

read around the forum.
you will find tips for PAT.
i took it before i know about this forum 🙁
barron book is a decent tool
but expect more in PAT.

 

[mathnerd]

Get started early & enter the class with the frame of mind that you need a letter & proactively talk with your professors so that can confidently assess your abilities. Further, get a letter from your O Chem. professor; if you get an A in that class, you're a great student and schools regard O. Chem as a class that separates the men from the boys. Don't forget to get a letter from a dentist & shadow for long enough to know what you're getting yourself into. It's easy to get lured into the game by the fact that you can someday spend your weekend counting your money. Don't loose sight of each step along the way. I've spent the past 2 years getting everything in order, and it hasn't been the most fun I've ever had. Good luck.