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I graduated college last semester, and am in the process of applying for grad school. Unfortunately, I am no longer living near my previous university, so I can't visit with my professors...
I need to ask for a few letters of recommendation, and wanted to know a couple of things beforehand:

- Is it considered rude to ask for a letter of recommendation through email? I am not in the area, so I can't simply visit during office hours.

- What sorts of things should I ask for, and provide to my professors, in order to get a good recommendation?

I guess all in all, what's the best way to go about getting a letter of recommendation, and once I decide to, how to do it? What to ask for?
Thanks!

Since you're not ni the area, is perfectly okay to as for a letter of recommendation through email. Trust me, your professors will understand.
As for what to ask for, your professors are experts! Just let them know the specific reason why you need it, for when and where, and those little details that specify what for.
Make sure they remember you by the way! haha! ;-) and be grateful beforehand. Very important. =)

Best of luck!

VB

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(Rating: 5) Thanks for the advice. I figured it's alright to contact profs. through email, as long as I am polite and thorough
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