Letters of Recommendation

Who can write them?

• Professors, teachers, academic advisors who have taught or mentored the applicant, supervisors, or colleagues from internships, jobs, or projects, community leaders, mentors, or other non-academic references.

What should the letters focus on?

• The letters reflect how applicant’s character aligns with the program’s values.

They can focus on applicant’s performance in specific subjects or courses, intellectual abilities, academic achievements, and critical thinking skills. Letters can also highlight work ethic, practical skills, and teamwork/leadership abilities, personal qualities, integrity, and motivation, and/or commitment to community involvement or extracurricular activities.