5 Tips How to Write an Impressive Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
While some universities provide templates for writing recommendation letters, these templates do not reveal much about what the commission will focus on and how they will evaluate it. What is the difference between a letter of recommendation and a letter of reference? In the application requirements, you will be asked to provide either a letter of recommendation or a letter of reference. You might think they are one and the same. Sometimes universities think so too. But, in principle, the two are very different. A "letter of recommendation" is explicitly required by an academic program and must be sent directly to the university by the professor or employer without being seen. The document should be 300-400 words long and present your character, achievements, and abilities from an objective perspective. A "reference letter" is often given directly to you by the referee and you can keep it for future use. Such a letter is usually addressed as "To whom it may co...