【Career Development Centre of Student Affairs Office】Further Study Insider (8): Securing Strong Letters of Recommendation for Postgraduate Admission
【學生事務部 生涯發展中心】 升學情報（八）：為研究生申請取得有力的推薦信
Securing strong letters of recommendation is crucial for your postgraduate application. Here’s how to get compelling endorsements:
Choose professors or supervisors who know you well and can attest to your academic abilities, research skills, and potential for success in postgraduate study. Preferably, choose those who are well-respected in your field, as their support carries more weight and credibility.
Start building relationships with professors early in your studies. Regularly attend office hours, actively participate in class discussions, and seek their mentorship on academic and research matters.
Provide an updated resume highlighting your achievements and a draft of your personal statement to help your recommenders understand your goals and motivations. Highlight specific projects or achievements you want them to mention, specifying your role, the skills you demonstrated, and the outcomes.
Arrange a meeting to discuss your request. Explain why you value their recommendation and provide clear instructions about the submission process and deadlines.
Request letters well in advance, ideally 4-6 weeks before deadlines. Send polite reminders as the deadline approaches to ensure timely submission.
Send a thank-you note expressing your gratitude for their support. Update your recommenders on your application status and thank them again upon acceptance.
在申請研究生時，獲取一封有力的推薦信對你的申請結果至關重要。以下是幾個關鍵步驟，幫助你成功爭取到令人信服的推薦信：
選擇對你有深入了解的教授或指導老師，他們能夠充分證明你的學術能力、研究技能以及未來在研究生階段取得成功的潛力。最為理想的是選擇在你專業領域中備受尊祟的人，因為他們的推薦更具份量和可信度。
從學習初期就開始與教授建立關係。定期在他們的辦公時間請教問題，踴躍參與課堂討論，並就學術和研究項目主動尋求他們的指導。
向推薦人提供一份最新的履歷，展示你的學術成就和經歷。同時，提供個人陳述的草稿，讓他們了解你的升學目標和動機。明確指出你希望他們在推薦信中特別提及的項目或成就，並詳細說明你在其中的角色、所展現的技能以及取得的成果。
安排一次面談，直接向推薦人表達你的請求，解釋為何他們的推薦對你來說如此重要，並提供清晰的提交程序說明和截止日期信息。
提前邀請推薦人撰寫推薦信，建議在申請截止日期前至少4-6週進行邀請。並在截止日期臨近時，適時禮貌地提醒他們，以便他們能夠及時準備並提交推薦信。
在他們完成推薦信後，寫一封感謝信表達你的感激之情。如果被錄取，更不要忘記向他們報喜並再次表達感謝。
