How to ask a professor for a letter or recommendation as a first year student?

Applying to College
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<p>I am a first year student. I am interested in applying for scholarships, internships, and research positions. Most applications require that I also submit one or more letters or recommendation. </p>

<p>How would I ask a professor for a letter or recommendation if they don't even know me? I am completing my first quarter.</p>

<p>Should I go to their office hours and ask them questions and get to know them better?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Do you have a faculty advisor?</p>

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<p>Yes, and participate in class or anything else that will make you stand out.</p>

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<p>Yes, I do have one faculty advisor.</p>

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<p>Go to their office hours with something in your hands. Try an interesting article that they might find interesting. Do a little background research to see what area they research, books they have written, other classes they have taught etc.</p>