Timeline for 3 - 4 years since I graduated, how should I time asking for recommendations?
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| Jun 17, 2014 at 9:02 | comment | added | David Richerby | Anything that gives them a reasonable amount of time to write the letters should be fine. Unless you're looking for advice, I'm not sure there's much point sending them a vague email along the lines of "Hey, I'm thinking of applying for grad school, would you be able to write me a reference for some as-yet-undecided school(s) at some point in the near-ish future?" but, once your plans have firmed up a bit, giving them some notice can't hurt. | |
| Jun 16, 2014 at 23:56 | comment | added | Not Quite An Outsider | After about four years in industry, I decided to apply to graduate school. I forget the exact timing, but I talked face-to-face to my undergraduate professors about five months before application deadlines, when I had narrowed my choices down to four programs. When I had things set up properly, they were happy to assist. I think giving them a heads up (and perhaps a face-to-face) with proper follow up is the thing to do. Even if you later change your mind and don't use their recommendation, they often appreciate knowing how their former students did. Just respect their time. | |
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