<p>I recently received a LOR for a scholarship application and I heard that I should give him a thank-you letter. I've never written one before for a LOR writer. I'm going to write on one of the template thank-you letters sold in local shops. What can you suggest writing on it other than that you're grateful for the LOR? </p>
<p>Also, in addition to thank-you letter, should I give him any other "gift"? Someone said she got each of her LOR writers for med school application a thank-you card along with a copy of the book, "The last lecture," and suggested that I do something similar. But I think this is overkill. Would just a thank-you card be enough? Or should I add something else, though not as pricy as a book?</p>
<p>I guess I shouldn’t have said “should”, because I’m well-aware that a thank-you letter and gift aren’t really necessary. Previously, I’ve never given anything back to LOR writers other than saying words of thanks.</p>
<p>Okay, I’ll rephrase that. You should probably send a thank you letter or card. I think anything else would depend on whatever you’re comfortable with.</p>
<p>i think a thank you letter is completely optional and in my view is overkill…especially if you still have regular contact with the LOR writer. thanking them in person or via email is sufficient</p>
<p>I am surprised at these responses. I think if people have made an effort that took their precious time to benefit you, a written thank you card is definitely in order. And I believe a small token (such as a $5 Starbucks gift card) would let them know you are sincere. In my experience, writing a thank you card requires less than 5 minutes of time, and yet I am sure they spent more than 5 minutes on your letter of recommendation.</p>