Here is something I found online:
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Solicit college recommendation letters politely and appreciatively. Allow your recommender plenty of time; requesting a recommendation at the last minute is inconsiderate. People who write the best recommendations are usually very busy. You don't want one written by someone who feels hurried or is irritated with you.
Provide relevant information so the letter of recommendation will be specifically about you and your qualifications. Indicate the purpose of the recommendation letter. If it is to accompany your college application, provide the college's name and background information so the recommender can discuss how you are an appropriate candidate. If it is for a scholarship, provide a copy of the application or a description of the scholarship and the sponsoring organization's mission. Supply a copy of your résumé listing your GPA, activities, leadership roles, awards, community service, employment experience, and special skills.
Indicate the person to whom a recommendation letter should be addressed. If you don't know the name, the letter may begin “Dear Selection Committee.” Offer an addressed, stamped envelope with each request. If the recommendation must be mailed in an official envelope from the recommender's institution, supply a postage stamp. A letter that is to be submitted with the application should be returned to you in a sealed envelope.
Maybe you could show that to one or two of your professors and ask for a few minutes to discuss your desire for a letter of recommendation. You might be surprised by a professor who actually has noticed you a bit and would be glad to help!
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18 Nov 2009, 4:42 pm
