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      Purpose of a LOR
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation • • Lavanya Mhatre

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      ChristineJoseph

      @Lavanya-Mhatre

      Hey Lavanya,

      The purpose of a letter of recommendation, as the name implies, is one that endorses a student, employee, coworker, or colleague. When sent to a student, this letter enables the admissions panel to learn more about the candidate. It goes without saying that this is a terrific tool for highlighting the applicant's strengths and, most important information as seen through the mentor, superior, advisor, or faculty member's perspective.

      Do you need help with applying to colleges abroad? Reach out to our counselors at- Email- info@ischoolconnect.com Phone +91 9145332283

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      Write a LOR
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation • • Tara Sharma

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      ChristineJoseph

      @Tara-Sharma

      Hey Tara,
      A letter of recommendation is an honest endorsement of an individual for a certain post, award, or admission into a program. In order to write a LOR, you must cover these points-

      Start with a greeting or salutation. An introduction paragraph stating your name and recommended position. You can also give a short introduction about yourself. Answer the question- 'Why are you an ideal person for this position?' Share a personal anecdote, elaborating on your traits and skills. Close the LOR by reiterating the recommendation.

      Do you need help proofreading your LOR? Reach out to our counselors at- Email- info@ischoolconnect.com Phone +91 9145332283

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      LOR formatting
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for undergraduate how to write letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation • • Lavanya Mhatre

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      @Lavanya-Mhatre

      Hey Lavanya,
      Once you’ve typed out the entire letter, follow the standard LOR formatting rules-

      Use the most acceptable fonts – Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, Georgia, Verdana. Use a minimum font size of 12. Leave a 1-inch margin all around the letter. Add a header of your institution or organization. Leave enough room for your recommenders signature.

      Once they get back to you, make the final edits, get their signatures, and keep a copy with yourself. Just in case you require it in the future.

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      Reference for LOR
      Letter of recommendation • how to write letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation • • Manas Goyal

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      ChristineJoseph

      @Manas-Goyal

      Hey Manas,
      Your reference for LOR are a reflection of your merit, character, and achievements from an external perspective. Commonly, it is an academic letter of recommendation for students from professors, sent in conjunction with the college application. This main is an academic letter of recommendation.

      If you can have someone from the – area referring you (maybe a teacher or tutor) it would be great. Even better, if this academic reference is from the discipline you plan to pursue. This way, the person can better express the reasons why you would be a good addition to the university’s program. A doctor, policeman, or any other person in a position of authority is also a good idea. The testimony they provide about you is considered reliable because people in such positions are held in high regard. Lastly, if your testimony comes from a member or leader of a voluntary group, maybe an NGO, this will give you extra points, as it presents you as a person who cares for others. As a result, your LOR speaks well not only about your professional background but also your social one.

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      Importance of LOR
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for student • • Rajesh Mehra

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      @Rajesh-Mehra

      Hey Rajesh,
      Universities have a standard admissions process, and LORs are a crucial aspect of this process. Many institutions need at least 2-3 academic, professional, or a mix of both the LORs to filter out the students for admissions. Here’s the importance of LOR-

      A third-party opinion matters- An academic LOR would include your professors’ views about you. The way they talk about your abilities as a student is an essential factor for universities to consider. Similarly, a professional LOR would tell universities about your strengths and weaknesses in a professional capacity. Your employer’s views might help the university make the right decision about your admissions. Therefore, it is safe to say that LORs can make or break your chances of getting into your dream university.

      A document that validates your experience- A great LOR helps you validate your experience and skills. Not only this, the document can talk about your achievements in the professional and academic field, the projects you’ve worked on, and more. This is why you should do some research before choosing a recommender to write the LOR.

      All in all, a good LOR will enhance your chances of getting into the university you’ve applied to.

      If you need help with your application process to study abroad, reach out to us at Email- info@ischoolconnect.com Phone +91 9145332283

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      Professional LOR
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for phd • • Aarti rana

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      @Aarti-rana

      Hey Aarti,
      A Professional LOR talks about your work ethic and performance as an employee.

      This letter is usually given by your team leader, manager, senior manager, and if it’s a startup, your CEO. Do note that if you are an entrepreneur, your Professional LOR would come from a mentor or your co-founder.

      Here, you can highlight the kind of projects you’ve worked on, any awards you’ve won, the CSR initiatives you participated in, or any other achievements from your workplace.

      It would be a good way to showcase how you would qualify as a professional – an important factor when it comes to applying for internships and jobs when you’re studying abroad.

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      LOR importance
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation how to write letter of recommendation for student • • Shivu3009

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      @shivu3009

      Hey Shivani,
      A Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is a way for a university to evaluate your personality using a third person’s perspective.

      A third-party opinion matters- An academic LOR would include your professors’ views about you. The way they talk about your abilities as a student is an essential factor for universities to consider. Similarly, a professional LOR would tell universities about your strengths and weaknesses in a professional capacity. Your employer’s views might help the university make the right decision about your admissions. A document that validates your experience- A great LOR helps you validate your experience and skills. Not only this, the document can talk about your achievements in the professional and academic field, the projects you’ve worked on, and more. This is why you should do some research before choosing a recommender to write the LOR.
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      LOR for New York University
      New York University • how to write letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation • • Sid Patil

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      ChristineJoseph

      Hey Sid!

      NYU requires first-year applicants to submit two letters of recommendation. One must be from a school counselor. The second must be from a teacher who has taught you. The counselor letter provides insight to a student’s college-preparedness and general character exhibited in high school. The teacher letter speaks to a student’s ability in the classroom and level of participation. Both are helpful in our evaluation process. Similarly, both provide information about the applicant that we might otherwise not know. For NYU, a third letter can be submitted if the student feels that this recommendation will provide context that the first two do not.

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      Academic and professional LOR
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for masters how to write a letter of recommendation • • Sana Shaikh

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      ChristineJoseph

      @sana-shaikh

      Hey Sana,
      There are two types of Letters of Recommendation. These include the Academic and the Professional Letter of Recommendation.

      The Academic LOR is a recommendation from the current or past teachers, professors, or project heads who have taught you or worked with you. These letters focus solely on your academic personality – what kind of a student you are, if you were attentive in class, if you took initiative if you did any projects, or participated in competitions. It’s a way for the university to understand how you would contribute to the school when you join as a student.

      Unlike the Academic LOR, a Professional Letter of Recommendation talks about your work ethic and performance as an employee. This letter is usually given by your team leader, manager, senior manager, and if it’s a startup, your CEO. Do note that if you are an entrepreneur, your Professional LOR would come from a mentor or your co-founder. Here, you can highlight the kind of projects you’ve worked on, any awards you’ve won, the CSR initiatives you participated in, or any other achievements from your workplace.

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      Letter of recommendation
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Aaron Malik

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      @aaron-malik
      LOR is an important document that shows your personality and it is important to be thorough about what to include and what not.

      Make your that your LOR is doesn't exceed one page. Do not forget to highlight soft skills along with hard skills. maintain a structure while drafting your LOR.

      You can read some of sample LORs specifically for masters in CS and some more tips here: https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/lor-samples-for-ms-in-cs-shared-by-students-who-have-admits/

      If you still need help with drafting your LOR, feel free to reach out to our experts at info@ischoolconnect.com
      or +91 9145332283

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      Professional Letter of Recommendation format
      Letter of recommendation • lor for scholarship how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Priyank Jha

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      Juhi rathod

      A Professional LOR talks about your work ethic and performance as an employee
      This letter is usually given by your team leader, manager, senior manager, and if you are an entrepreneur, your mentor or a co-founder

      Here, you can highlight-

      The kind of projects you’ve worked on Any awards you’ve won The CSR initiatives you participated in, or Any other achievements from your workplace
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      LOR for MS in CS format
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Charlotte

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      ChristineJoseph

      I have a few tips you should definitely keep in mind-

      Use the most acceptable fonts – Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, Georgia, Verdana. Don’t stray away from these in an attempt to make your letter look super-fancy. Use a minimum font size of 12. Leave a 1-inch margin all around the letter. Add a header of your institution or organization.
      Read more here
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      How to choose a reccommender?
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Amandeep Soni

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      ChristineJoseph

      There are three important factors to consider when you’re choosing a recommender-

      How long you have known them What they have worked on with you, and Their qualifications
      Read more about each of these factors here
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      Types of LOR
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Lavanya Mhatre

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      Nikhil fernandes

      Yes!
      And my personal suggestion is -
      Get 1 LOR from your team lead and 1 from your manager
      These 2 people will know you the most
      And if you're at a start up - 1 from your manager and 1 from the CEO

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      Help! My recommender has backed out in the end moment!
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Rena Jain

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      First of all, calm down

      If your recommender is your Manager, ask your Team Leader to recommend you
      You can use the same content

      If it's a teacher, ask another professor to do the same
      If they have already seen you do what's mentioned in the letter, reuse it
      Otherwise, tweak your content a bit and then ask them to sign it

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      My recommender submitted the LOR late
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Radhika Dhillon

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      Juhi rathod

      Check your application status
      If it says "Under review" there's nothing to worry about
      Otherwise, email the admissions department and make sure they got the LOR

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      My professor has a Gmail ID
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write letter of recommendation for student lor for scholarship how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for undergraduate • • Sana Shaikh

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      K

      No, it will not.
      But make sure you use the college/company letterhead to signify your recommender's authority.

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      I am self-employed. Who should I ask for a LOR from?
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Sana Shaikh

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      You could also ask people you have worked with, outside of your restaurant
      But make sure they are at a level better than yours

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      Should I mention the university name in my LOR?
      Letter of recommendation • how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters how to write letter of recommendation for student letter of recommendation for student • • Sana Shaikh

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      Juhi rathod

      Make one and use it for all
      Just make sure you delete the author details from properties, though

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      Types of recommendations
      Letter of recommendation • letter of recommendation for student how to write a letter of recommendation letter of recommendation for masters • • Sana Shaikh

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      ChristineJoseph

      You should have both
      Which is easier if you're working
      If you're a student, get an internship or volunteer and get a non-academic LOR