请教授写推荐信
教授答不答应，取决于两件事：他有多了解你，以及你要他做多少活。第一件临时改变不了，第二件完全可以压到最低——下面这封邮件就是干这个的。
基础模板
Subject: Recommendation letter request — [Your name]
Dear Professor [Last name],
I hope you're doing well. I'm applying to [program / job / scholarship], and I was wondering if you'd be willing to write me a letter of recommendation.
I took your [course name] course in [semester/year] and especially appreciated [something specific you got out of it]. I've attached my resume and a short note on what I'm applying for, and the deadline is [date].
I know these take real time, so I understand completely if you're not able to. If you are, I'm happy to send any additional materials that would help.
Thank you for considering it.
Best,
[Your name]
这封邮件在做什么：
· 「I took your [course] and appreciated [具体的东西]」这一句最重要。教授教过几百个学生，不提醒他你是谁、你在他课上做过什么，他写不出有内容的推荐信。
· 「I've attached my resume」——把材料主动附上，别让对方来问你。
· 「I understand completely if you're not able to」给他一个体面的退路。人被逼到墙角时会拒绝，有退路时反而更愿意答应。
简短版
Dear Professor [Last name],
I'm applying to [program] with a deadline of [date], and I was hoping you might be willing to write me a recommendation. I was in your [course] in [year] and really valued [specific thing].
I've attached my resume — happy to send anything else that helps. No worries at all if you're not able to.
Thank you,
[Your name]
三个有帮助的点
- 早点问。提前一个月是正常，提前一周基本等于放弃。
- 提醒他你是谁。一句话说清你在他课上的表现，既是唤起记忆，也是给他写作素材。
- 给对方退路。「不行也没关系」让这变成请求而不是要求。
他答应了之后，等推荐信提交完发个感谢邮件。这个小动作会让对方以后更愿意再帮你。