Letter of Recommendation Quiz

What is a key term to use when asking for a letter of recommendation to ensure it is impactful?

• Brief

• Detailed

• Comprehensive

• Strong

When is it preferable to ask for a letter of recommendation in person?

• When you are applying to multiple programs

• When you rarely see the person

• When you see them regularly

• When you have never met them

Which document should be constantly updated and provided to the letter writer?

• Social media profile

• Updated CV

• Personal blog

• Old transcripts

What should you do if you have weak areas in your application?

• Ignore them

• Discuss them with your letter writer

• Highlight them in your CV

• Avoid mentioning them

How can you balance name recognition and personal familiarity in a letter of recommendation?

• Ask a family member to write it

• Choose a famous person who doesn't know you

• Have a TA write the letter and a PI co-sign it

• Select someone who has never worked with you