Letters of Recommendation Quiz

Which of the following is a recommended source for a letter of recommendation?

• A social media influencer

• A family member

• A science professor

• A friend from high school

What is a key strategy for building a relationship with a professor for a recommendation letter?

• Avoiding class participation

• Bringing gifts to class

• Sending frequent emails

• Attending office hours regularly

Why is it important to avoid insincere behavior when interacting with professors?

• It is against university policy

• Professors can easily detect it

• It can lead to a lower grade

• It takes too much effort

How much time should you ideally give a letter writer to prepare your recommendation?

• 8-12 weeks

• 3-5 weeks

• Over 6 months

• 1-2 weeks

What should you do as the deadline for your recommendation letter approaches?

• Submit a complaint to the department

• Visit the professor's home

• Call the professor daily

• Send a reminder email