Hope you all are staying safe. Please take care :)
@21Parmesh3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ann, great video! But how do we as students draft reference letters? What would a good draft letter look like? What kind of things stand out to prospective schools? Thanks
@SamSung-mj6lg3 жыл бұрын
Yes pls. @AnnonDemand
@eyeghreelo54662 жыл бұрын
Yes, plz reply
@nimraashabbir5056 Жыл бұрын
Damn, it reallly works thank you soo muchhh you a real gem....l got my recommendation approval in just 30 minutes of sending mail to my professor... Note: do remember to must add a recommendation letter for review to your professor...
@Dattebayo3089 Жыл бұрын
Is it ok to send lor without letterhead? As my manager is working in different company so its against comany policy to send lor to another comaony employees.
@chukschimdi1254 жыл бұрын
Thank you Prof for your mentorship. Greatly appreciated. I would also love it if you could do a video for getting/finding supervisors.
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@itszack3604 жыл бұрын
So helpful, thank you for making this video! I was wondering what to do if you are applying to multiple programs at once? Would you just attach 2 different draft, one for each of the separate programs? Also, when making the drafts, how do you make sure that they don't sound too repetitive?
@ameeen501 Жыл бұрын
so bad explanation
@tessamartinez7163 жыл бұрын
Hi Anne! Thank you so much for this guidance. It really took LOADS of stress off the task of asking for reference letters. Such great advice, especially for those asking for repeat reference letters and it means WAY MORE coming from a Professor herself.
@shreyasubramaniam49423 жыл бұрын
Hi Anne! I graduated three years ago from my first Masters. I haven't been in touch with my professors since then...how do i reach out to them? Could you give some idea on what to say?
@trippletap68123 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video prof, I have some few questions Prof, Can a non teaching staff in my institution write reference letter for me. Secondly, is it a must for the person writting me the reference letter to have an official email?
@PrayThenHustleАй бұрын
Do you add their name on the reference draft too? Meaning I think the reference letter requires a signature
@CraszyAsce Жыл бұрын
When writing a reference letter draft for your recommender to edit, can you share more about the content of the letter that you should put? I want to speak to myself and my abilities to make it easy for them to edit, but don’t want to exaggerate or undersell myself either.
@Kingco245Ай бұрын
Is the reference letters you are talking about the same as the recommendation letters required for grad school applications?
@notesnotes85673 жыл бұрын
If I get more than the required references, should I include extra--or should I keep it to the amount the school asks for?
@inumidunakalonu63074 жыл бұрын
Hello Dr Ann, thanks so much for all of your videos. They've been very insightful. You said we should have double the number of references required. If they're all available and the grad school needs it directly, would it be okay if they get double the required number?
@ahmada73333 жыл бұрын
i need LORs for grad school but all my classes r online. is it appropriate to ask an online professor for an LOR? tips?
@swicheroo13 жыл бұрын
I think it's really nice to ask for letters in person. It's also important to be able to recognize that some letters have greater weight; for example, when I applied to grad school, I approached a lecturer who had just gotten her PhD from the department but even she was appalled at the mis-step and told me to look toward major scholars in my heavy-hitter department. 'My word means nothing.' As someone who ultimately came to be a TT professor myself, I'd find it weird if a student gave me a drafted letter. It's not ever happened. But maybe I'd feel totally happy, too. FWIW: My advisor for the doctorate, a major scholar in my field, was the only person who gave me the opportunity to write my own letter. I gave it a sporting try, but it was horrible. I just didn't understand the form. And she basically told me that it was a terrible letter and she would draft everything from scratch.
@macitimm42313 жыл бұрын
I am a little late to this video but I just found it as I am becoming anxious about beginning the internship application process. This video has taken away most of my nerves when it comes to reaching out to my professors! Thank you for the great energy and information you brought in this video!
@MeetMoyele4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ann, thank you for this information. Please, how do you advise I request for a reference letter from my professor who may not remember me or who I haven't communicated with since about 5 years I graduated from the university?
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
Send your professor a detailed but concise email re-introducing yourself and the grade you earned in his/her class. Also, tell him/her something you enjoyed about his/her class. Don't make up something, actually think of his/her class and genuinely complement something you enjoyed. Attach the necessary documents.
@dharris62283 жыл бұрын
Ann can you assist me with points I can put in my draft letter to my professor?
@incrediblefacts38893 жыл бұрын
I have a job interview tomorrow and I need two reference letters for McDonalds job and I don't know how to write them
@lzh002 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ann, I was thinking whether drafting my own reference letter is ethical, is it something commonly done?
@Edwardchimzindu2 жыл бұрын
Good morning sir. My name is Edward, I am one of your your KZbin subscribers. I watched one of your videos and at the description below I got your email address. Please I wish to inquire about recommendations. I find it difficult getting across to my lecturers and professors, as required. Because I been away from school for some time now. Please can I send the recommendation link to my close friends who can attend to it quickly, Or please i need your advice on how to go about it. Kind regards. Worlu Edward Chimzindu.
@anneamedu37694 жыл бұрын
You need to see my 40 leaves notebook🤗🤗. I can't afford to miss out on any information you give. I've been compiling all information not just for me alone, but for my siblings and friends. Great work and content👍.
@thechichi31564 жыл бұрын
Anne Amedu me too sis..looks like we’re in the same whatsapp group😂
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
@@thechichi3156 Hahaha!
@observer6983 жыл бұрын
I did the same things you suggested, doubled the profs, current up-to-date cv, job description, draft etc. but still no reply :( even though i all got As from their classes. I think it's hard to get a reference with online class formats
@golrokhmt44045 ай бұрын
Great advice, Any template for the draft available?
@jin12z242 жыл бұрын
Hi Ann, I have graduated 5 years and just decided to pursue my MPH degree. I have sent a recommendation letter request to one of my professors last week and have not heard any response yet. I feel bad and don't know how to proceed.
@oladelemayowa124 жыл бұрын
Must the letter be written by only professors? Or can other lecturers write too?
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
When I say professor i mean teacher. In the U.S. every teacher is called a professor :)
@skippinginthesky3 жыл бұрын
What about programs that require letters to be confidential? Meaning you are not allowed to know the contents of the letter. What's the best way to obtain them?
@dimuthgamage12483 жыл бұрын
Ann can a former professor who is not in the field of academics now write a academic reference letter for me
@leticiarodriguez63173 жыл бұрын
Hello! I just wanted to say thank you. Your videos are really helping me with my graduate school application. You have covered almost every point they ask me for and it is a great starting point for me. Thank you
@andresandres87522 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much. U made me calm myself down so much and know how to ask and get the recommendations from my boss/ professor
@iam_elgee4 жыл бұрын
Solid advice as always... I've jotted down the exact words you mentioned in this video for requesting for references.. It's time to let the emails fly. Thanks. #Ann on demand #
@311danil53 жыл бұрын
How did it work out for you?
@katerynakladyk69772 жыл бұрын
Please, help! Does recommendation letter for grad school require a stamp of an undergraduate school and a signature of a professor?
@katerynakladyk69772 жыл бұрын
And what are the general expectations to formatting?
@arinzeagu85262 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Ann.Thank you for this masterpiece ❤. That number 3,drafting a reference letter ourselves,is actually the bullet.Really glad you shared these invaluable tips.
@emekanwachukwu28344 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Ann, this is an unrelated question. You mentioned once that you interned for a year after skul be4 going for masters. Was it during your Nysc/ did you do NYSC?
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
I didnt do NYSC
@jollyuwagboe3768Ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@kat144p3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips on asking professors for this even during COVID-19 online learning. I’m finishing my undergrad and know for sure I need to ask for some for grad school but it also feels a little awkward because there isn’t that connectivity through the online screen compared to before. I know that sounds silly because it’s a thing to get done but it also feels silly. Thankyou for your advice!
@QRZ-s3s10 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 ❤😂
@michaelinioluwa4 жыл бұрын
The dance at the end though...😂 Thank you for the video, Doc. It seems as though you were talking more to students in developing countries. Can you give highlights of how you for your reference letter from your lecturer in Nigeria? Thank you
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I am a bad dancer. I was talking to people from all over. My students are all American and I advise the same thing. I didn't know what I know now about requesting references when I was in Nigeria so my experience wont be helpful in this case.
@michaelinioluwa4 жыл бұрын
@@annondemand6607 I understand this but I think you may be assuming that lecturers we are getting this reference letters from are well informed and are happy to help. It's not always so help. I just finished my first degree and I intend to apply for graduate studies after NYSC. I still don't know how to pick the less angry one of my lecturers to request for a letter when the time comes. I don't knows if this makes any sense
@chukschimdi1254 жыл бұрын
Michael Inioluwa Oladele I can relate to this. Here is what you can do; start now to reach out to like 3/4 of them through calls or email to just say Hi & seek advice for your professional growth. Once you develop rapport, tell them of your intentions to apply for graduate studies abroad even before you start; some of them will encourage you to pursue that. Then, inform them of your intention to add them as referees before you start your applications. Get their consent first. Also try to develop rapport with your CDS/NYSC coordinators, they can also write references for you.
@orjiucherose94914 жыл бұрын
You’re so pretty @ Dr. Ann. Please Please acknowledge the message I sent to you on Twitter @Nnepurity .
@user-sl7ym1zq3n3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this knowledge and I will use it to my best!
@Maria-kg1nh2 жыл бұрын
Great advice Dr. Ann. Thank you!
@a.d64753 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, Ann. Can one email be sent to more than one referee at a time to request for the reference letter? Also, any tips on how to send the grad school details please(maybe sending a link of the program website or a typed document)?
@jin12z243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very informative tips! I really like your energy :)
@lucavignolo4038 Жыл бұрын
What is a CV?
@maxjohn2024 Жыл бұрын
I am currently applying for a scholarship as a undergraduate student and they requested a reference letter should I follow the same process as in this video?
@joyjosiah4451 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ann,thank u so much for sharing this video,I really appreciate
@uyans34204 жыл бұрын
I don't know why I always feel a certain kind of way especially as I applied to about 5 schools. I feel like I am disturbing the lecturer. I had 50% grade in a course and the lecturer declined writing one for me. Mtsheeew. Thanks for the tip of attaching one of the previous reference letters. Esp the email thread. Are professors paid for referencing?
@sreekumarsreenivasan48809 ай бұрын
Very useful article . Thank you for your time and efforts . Thank you . 🙏🏼
@juliaocholi72634 жыл бұрын
First you're gorg! Second, very informative video. Thank you!
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks! Hope you took notes.
@navpreetkaur66283 жыл бұрын
My recommender submitted the letter with wrong spelling of the institution's name in which she herself teaches. She put "Khlasa college" in place of "Khalsa college". Is this going to count against me for graduate admission in any Canadian university?
@essienessien20272 жыл бұрын
What if I do not know any professor within my discipline in my institution, can I get a doctor to do this for me?
@mubarakbabslawal91494 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ann, this is very helpful. I have a question though. I heard it's unethical to draft your own reference. So, if your potential referee is someone that is very big on ethics, do you think it'll still be a good idea to send him a draft?
@lilai7773 жыл бұрын
I would ask him, what does he think about sending him a draft in order to help to write the letter, if you see he doesn't like the idea, then give him a clear structure of the letter.
@ayodejiolaniyi57953 жыл бұрын
Does this actually means the letter doesn't necessarily need to come from custom emails?. And secondly, can I use one of my bosses from where I've previously worked as recommender?
@christianaotlarts94982 жыл бұрын
My lecturers never approve of me giving them a template.
@naomikarugaАй бұрын
Thank you Doc for great insights.
@chi9icespecial123 жыл бұрын
Thank Prof. Ann, I'm always with my pen and paper anytime I view your youtube channel. Thank you all you do. Mr. Ken
@ellebeltran5891 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! this will greatly help with my application. I really appreciate the content and the help you've extended to aspiring graduate students like me. I would like to hear more about drafting a reference letter. Thanks again!
@Paraclete-cn8vf4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much DR ANN your videos are always informative Am pursing for graduate school,how will i go about it, i don't have any clue
@Veekay_TV2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. It just enlightened me on what I have been working on before.
@bolarinwaosunsanya35162 жыл бұрын
How do you write a reference letter o? I'm need help in this regard.
@SylvesterSitsope585 Жыл бұрын
Please can my pastor write a recommendation letter for me ??
@george-cliffordopara63364 жыл бұрын
Lovely video, guess what I'm currently preparing my application for grad school and I need to get 2 references. This video is Timely! Thank you very much.
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. :)
@george-cliffordopara63364 жыл бұрын
@@annondemand6607 Hello Prof. I trust you're doing great today. I would like to ask for your assistance, I have prepared drafts of the required essays that is part of the scholarship I'm currently applying. The deadline is 29th of this month. Can you please review the essays for me: personal statement, financial need and career development plans. Your review will go along way and I'll be very much grateful. It's a full scholarship for postgraduate studies at the University of Westminster London. Hope to get your response thank you very much.
@kekechukwudi18734 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr.Ann, this is so informative and helpful.
@ujunwaekweogu85694 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks a lot for your time. My question is this, does the name an email address bears affects the response. For instance, my email address bears my maiden name but now married with a new last name. Will this name have any affect on the email responses. I will appreciate your reply so much.
@tonijevicky1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is such helpful information ! 🙏
@frankudoh10704 жыл бұрын
Dr Ann, Thank you for the tips. Please i will love to further my education. Country: Nigeria course of Interest: Information Security/Cyber-Security/Computer science Country of Interest: Canada or USA Thank you so much. I look forward to be one of your winners
@muyiwa93654 жыл бұрын
Beautiful message. Thank you.
@thakshiladasanayake34103 жыл бұрын
Hi Ann, thanks for the informative video. I am planning ask for LOR from my professors for grad school admission. Could you advise on how to write the draft as I am applying to 8 grad schools. Look forward to hearing from you..
@abbasrianat76744 жыл бұрын
This is awesome and helpful. Thank you Dr Ann
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@meech5242 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your ideas. It was very helpful.
@reginalewis99903 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Such a heaven sent.
@kolawoleajayi44954 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from this video. Thank you, Prof
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@ahmadrezakhazaie63053 жыл бұрын
What happens if I send an extra letter of recommendation? Is it better or not?
@dadabenkz28254 жыл бұрын
Dr. Ann, I appreciate you for this, thanks a lot for these tips. Lol... Where I finished from, getting my professors email is another hurdle to cross, believe me. Lol... I'm not complaining though. Thank you once more for this
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@solomongrace24423 жыл бұрын
For recommendation letters, can we also apply the same method?
@Truly1Tom Жыл бұрын
Ma'am, you've really provided me with a great deal of information to be able to create a good letter of recommendation, because earlier it was a blessing to me that my emails reaching out to my professors didn't get through. In my naivety I didn't have the first clue of how to go about this business. Many thanks! Truly1Tom aka Thomas
@cadifice45074 жыл бұрын
I really love your videos ... they are really educative ❤️🙏🏽👏👏👏👏
@silasbuowe18867 ай бұрын
Thank you Prof.
@MissMadelineMM943 жыл бұрын
tips start at 2:50
@osazuwapaul66263 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your information. Thank you
@oluwaseunaleshinloye2844 жыл бұрын
This is insightful. Hope I can DM you on Twitter ma
@ejemmanuel73024 жыл бұрын
So much information, thank you for all you doing. Please, I graduated 5 years ago and presently in the States, I really want to go for graduate degree now. Getting recommendation letters is my challenge because I don't have my Lecturers contact back in Nigeria. Please can you help?
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
My advise is that you have someone you personally know help you go back to your former department to get the letter in motion using the tips mentioned in the video.
@ejemmanuel73024 жыл бұрын
@@annondemand6607 Thank you
@matthewjoshua10252 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information
@QRZ-s3s10 ай бұрын
Amazing advice !!!
@orjiucherose94914 жыл бұрын
The dance 💃,please can we get more of that after every video???? Please please please
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
LMAO!
@damilolaodumade46024 жыл бұрын
I intend to apply for a direct phD (with a BSc), I am skeptical because I feel I may not be offered admission because I do not have enough research experience. What so you think? Thanks for this video
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
It may be hard to get into any PhD program without a strong research background. Why don't you go for a research based masters?
@damilolaodumade46024 жыл бұрын
@@annondemand6607 How do I get into a research based Masters in the US? Thank you
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
@@damilolaodumade4602 By applying. You can watch my video on how to apply to graduate school
@aramide71584 жыл бұрын
Hello Ann, Thank you so much for this video. I followed you here through twitter (your pinned tweet) I’m from Nigeria and would love to pursue MS in Data Science. I had my B.Sc in Cell Biology & Genetics. Can you please advise in this regard? (I’m already taking certifications online to prepare me) Please write me back. Thank you!
@jasmineashun2089 Жыл бұрын
Hello please did you get it in, I'm interested in pursuing MSc in Data Science
@temitopeoladokun32123 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much Dr. Ann.
@essienessien20272 жыл бұрын
Can I also get a professor outside my discipline to write my reference letter?
@annondemand66072 жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@hithere91862 жыл бұрын
Oh really ???
@george-cliffordopara63364 жыл бұрын
I have a question Prof. What would you advise in this scenario, a grad school requires you to fill in details of 2 referees only, if you have notified 4 referees already, what will happen to the remaining 2 referees you wouldn't submit their emails and wouldn't get to reference you for that particular application? Won't they feel somehow and wouldn't want to Help when you request a reference from them next time? Thanks
@annondemand66074 жыл бұрын
This is a very good question! You should tell the two references the truth, that you didn't use them and explain why you still asked them. Tell them you are trying to be proactive and would still like them to save the reference for future use. Any good professor/lecturer will understand. Just make sure your correspondence is drafted with much gratitude and wisdom.
@george-cliffordopara63364 жыл бұрын
@@annondemand6607 Thank you very much. I will do that whenever the need arises.
@loveejiofor77694 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video! I hope your channel explodes soon! Hidden gem 💎