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Academic resumes are similar to the traditional resume with one notable difference – rather than describing your work experience or on-the-job-accomplishments, you will give a rundown of your academic accomplishments and college-related qualifications. There are two major reasons why you want to have an academic resume handy if you’re interested in applying to grad school in the near future:…
It’s not enough that you got an A out of the class. Are you memorable? Can the professor truly say something about your character and potential based off of a one-to-one interaction? If not, then think again about whether this person should write a letter of recommendation for you.
What you’re most likely to get is bland, boring, and not much to say besides, well, this student did well in my class. Is this recommendation doing any actual recommending for you? Probably not. Are admissions committees likely to be underwhelmed and unimpressed? You betcha!
If you’ve been out in the Real World for awhile, you should be careful to request letters of recommendation from professors who really know you. You’ll be competing in a pool of others with strong letters that speak to their character, ambition, and career goals….
