Recommendation letters should be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Recommendation letters can be submitted at this Letter of Recommendation Submission page. Please note that deadline for students to apply to the program is also February 1, 2024.
Category Archives: Recommendation Letters
Advice for Recommenders
The deadline for letters of recommendation will be the same day of the student application deadline. Thank you so much for agreeing to write a recommendation letter to support a student interested in our program, the Canada SROP! You were asked for this letter because you have played an important role in this student’s lifeContinue reading “Advice for Recommenders”
Can you provide a template email for requesting a letter of recommendation?
It is very common to feel anxious about or unsure of how to approach someone to ask for a letter of recommendation. That being said, many letter writers are honoured to be asked. They will likely be proud to see you looking to get involved in the SROP. You need to submit contact information forContinue reading “Can you provide a template email for requesting a letter of recommendation?”
Whom should I ask for letters of recommendation?
The SROP application requires two letters of recommendation. We ask for recommendation letters from 2 people who have served in any role (e.g., professors, mentors, collaborators, community leaders, supervisor, employer) who can speak to the following four things: It is best to contact recommenders as soon as possible to ask if they will write aContinue reading “Whom should I ask for letters of recommendation?”