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Before sending this letter, it is important to establish rapport with the professor. This is done by visiting office hours 2+ times and sending thank you emails.  \nSubject: Inquiry from (First and Last Name) from (Course Name) Dear Professor ( Last Name),  \nHope all is well! I wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the material you presented in class (if you have taken more than one course with the professor list all courses.) Your lectures were incredibly engaging and have given me a new appreciation for (subject matter) .  \nI plan on applying to dental school this upcoming June and it would be an honor to have a letter of recommendation from you. I am certain you are exceedingly busy, but if you think you might have the time, it would be most appreciated.  \nThank you again for your time, guidance, and consideration.  \nHave a great day,(First and Last name)  \n[See second page for follow up email]  \n[TheSmartApplicant.com](TheSmartApplicant.com) 1  \nFollow up email after the professor says YES!  \nDear Professor (Last Name),  \nThank you so much; it is an honor to have a letter of recommendation from you.  \nI am going to forward you the form that the centralized dental school application (AADSAS) uses. If at all possible they would like the letter by June 1st for processing.  \nPlease let me know if there is any additional information that I could provide you with (ie. transcript, personal statement, a sample draft letter of recommendation) .  \nThank you again,(First and Last Name)  \n[TheSmartApplicant.com](TheSmartApplicant.com) 2","cbCaioqSrFO9bryV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioqSrFO9bryV","pdf",91751,"English","# Initial Request Email\n## Follow-up Email After Professor Consent","[{\"question\":\"Who is the ideal person to ask for a letter of recommendation for dental school?\",\"answer\":\"The ideal recommender is a science professor who has taught you multiple courses and has given you high marks.\"},{\"question\":\"How should a student build rapport with a professor before requesting a letter?\",\"answer\":\"Students should visit the professor's office hours at least twice and send appropriate thank-you emails to establish a positive relationship.\"},{\"question\":\"What information should be included in the follow-up email after a professor agrees to write the letter?\",\"answer\":\"The follow-up should express gratitude, provide details about the submission deadline, and offer additional materials like transcripts or a personal statement to assist the professor.\"}]","Letter of Recommendation Request - Email Template | PDF",1789629461]