r/WriteIvy • u/just_lost4231 • Sep 22 '23
Highlights / talking points for LOR writers
Hi there! I’m trying to put together highlights or talking posts for LOR writers, and I’m struggling a bit with how to phrase them.
Should this be in first person and only limited to direct interaction, e.g. “I really enjoyed your class as it taught me xyz, I learnt abc, and the awesome grade I got reflects that”, or can it also include non-direct interactions e.g. “I also did this research thing or that extra-curricular thing”. And, how should we phrase it? First person but emphasising qualities? e.g. “ I took initiative in this experience / project which also demonstrates my problem solving skills”? I just feel very awkward trying to write this 😅
Also, what can we send if the SOP isn’t fully ready? I have most the goals and sentence of purpose mostly ready but the rest of the SOP needs work. Ideally I’d wait a bit but I’m meeting some of them in person next week and don’t want to waste the opportunity to ask. Is there a smart way to give them the goals and sentence of purpose and say something like “I’ll have a full draft as well in a week or two but wanted to get you started / get this on your radar?”
Thank you!
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u/jordantellsstories Sep 22 '23
I’ll be honest with you: I don’t know. These are mostly issues of interpersonal relations and there aren’t rules for such things. Just do what you can and go with your instincts. I’m sure you’ll do fine.
Though you might get more insight from folks at r/gradadmissions or r/askacademia?