<p>I asked a Professor to write a letter of recommendation for me based on my performance in her class, but she asked if I could write something for her since she doesn't know me that well that she can incorporate into the letter. </p>
<p>Does anyone know what kind of things she is looking for? I've..never read or written a letter of recommendation..:(</p>
<p>I know I am supposed to get super awesome letters from Professors who know my birthday and on a first name basis, but I really like this Professor and would like the letter to be from her so..</p>
<p>If anyone can give me some clues or links that would be great, thank you very much.</p>
<p>What I did with professors who didn't know me that well was I gave them a copy of my personal statement, some of the writing I've done over the years, and offered to interview with them if they needed any extra material.</p>
<p>Meet with the professor and discuss your plans in medicine... give him a copy of your ECs. And, as bdm said, give him/her a copy of your personal statement.</p>
<p>what really IS a personal statement.</p>
<p>It helps if you also add your most updated CV along with you statement of purpose.
Make sure you update your list of strengths and accomplishments in your CV before submitting.</p>
<p>lethargytm,</p>
<p>Personal Statement: the essay you include with your primary application. The basic prompt is "why do you wish to go into medicine".</p>