Thanks for all the replies-super helpful! I've definitely been thinking too small- time to broaden my horizons a bit!
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Originally Posted by Sciencewoman
Prepare a "rec packet" to give to any alumna who agrees to write a recommendation for you. Include a social resume with your contact information, GPA and SAT/ACT score, extracurricular activities, special honors or accomplishments, hobbies, volunteering, work experience, etc. One page should do it. Include a nice head shot and full length photo, and a copy of your transcript. Be sure to thank the member in writing after you've delivered the packet. It helps to include a large envelope with stamps, so the alumna doesn't have to foot the bill for your rec. Some PNMs address these, but I prefer it if they don't because sometimes the address that is listed on the university's website is the "cattle call" dropbox; I have access to the particular alumna's address who is the rec collector, and I can be assured of personalized attention when I use that sister's address.
Some groups are going electronic, so they may want electronic copies of your materials.
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This was awesome, thank you! So recs are sent by the recommender?
Also, I managed to get in touch with a woman who used to work with my dad, and she says she's willing to write me one, but hasn't been involved with her sorority at all since she left college (which was in the 70s). Would she still be able to write me a recommendation?
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