If a recommender asks me to write my own letter of recommender for Masters, what should I do?

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    Raushan Kumar | Contributor-Level 10

    4 weeks ago

    It can seem daunting if a recommender requests that you write your own letter of reference, but there are some steps you can follow to handle this. Give your recommender a thorough rundown of all the accomplishments, objectives, and attributes you want them to emphasize in the letter beforehand. Provide concrete examples of your extracurricular and academic achievements, along with your career goals. While asking for particular instances to include in the letter is okay, writing the entire letter yourself may damage the letter's credibility. Instead, urge your referee to add details about themselves and their interactions with you to t

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