Obtain the necessary recommendation and waiver forms. Contact individuals who would be willing to write a letter of recommendation. How to Obtain Letters of Recommendation You should obtain recommendations from individuals who can write a credible statement regarding your qualifications for admission or employment. It is important that the letter writer know you well, thinks well of you, and is willing to write a thoughtful appraisal of your qualifications. Letters will primarily be from Mills professors, instructors, or employers.
Letter writers have the option of submitting letters on department or professional letterhead.
Career Center forms can be printed from our web page. We strongly recommend that candidates for professional and graduate school maintain no more that three to five letters in their file. Admission officials indicate that two or three letters are sufficient, and that the quality of letters is more important than the quantity of letters. In the case of medical school candidates, at least one recommendation should be obtained from a science faculty member. Please feel free to consult with a career counselor regarding your situation.