<p>How did/will your senior ask for a letter of recommendation? Do you write a note requesting or asking if that specific person would write a letter of recommendation? Or do you ask in person? My Son is at that point right now and I'm not sure of the etiquette. </p>
<p>Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Ask in person</p>
<p>If you’re able to, ask in person. Make sure your son is doing all the asking and that you’re not doing it for him. I’m a senior and I asked one teacher on the last day of junior year, and unfortunately had to ask another teacher by email-but it was a very courteous email that explained i planned to see her in person but that i was just emailing her so that i am not suddenly jumping it on her in the beginning of the school year (i had to email because it was over the summer and i couldn’t really go see her). and once they’ve finished the letter, get a thank you card and have your son write a personal note-because really they’re doing a great favor.</p>
<p>Jmoney - thanks for the advice. Unfortunately he is just getting around to asking his teachers/mentors for recommendations. He will definitely write a thank you note. That’s a given. </p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>I actually just asked my teacher today for a recommendation and I’m asking another one tomorrow. </p>
<p>Definitely ask in person. It seems more sincere and appropriate. I refused to email my teachers over the summer because I wanted to ask them when I could see them. Only email or write a note if the recommendation is urgent and your son isn’t able to see them.</p>