The letter of recommendation is what permits the committee to begin thinking of a student as a person. With any luck a student has taken the time and effort to expand a good rapport with professors who will be able to write truthful letters that accurately describe a student’s strengths. It is recommended not ask for a letter from a professor that knows nothing more about him or her. A student should take care in asking for letters, begin early giving a professor time, and provide all of the information that professors need to write a fair, pleasing letter.
Letters from employers can also be included if they contain information on studen’s duties and skill concerning to his or her field of study. On the other hand, any letters that do not apply to a studen’s field of study will only hurt his or her effortsLetters from friends, spiritual leaders such as ministers, and public officials cannot be included. Such letters are a poor attempt to impress the committee members who instead look for students who have evidence of a real passion and involvement in work pertaining to their field.
Interviews
As graduate institutions and programmes become more and more competitive are turning to hold interviews as part of the admission process.
If a student is asked to interview for a graduate program, he or she should remember that this is his or her chance to decide how well a fit the program is for him or her. It is recommended for an applicant to have answers prepared to questions about the certain field of study, the career plans, academic and professional experience.
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