For those of you who went to grad school. Who did you ask to write reference letters?

I had to have 2 references letters from past professors as well as a reference letter form outside the school. I reached out to past employers

I used my academic advisor from my BSc, she was also the head of department, then I used my supervisor from my final year research project and one of the module leads that I had a good rapport with

Maybe ask the supervisor of your dissertation or your personal tutor

For law school I had 1 professor, my CEO (I worked between undergrad and law school), a lawyer I had worked with in purchasing real estate, and my horseback riding coach (I was competing at a high level). I think it depends on what type of school it is and what you’re trying to show. I had horrible grades in undergrad so I really wanted to focus more on my character and ability to overcome adversity

Thanks. When you asked a professor, did they know you well? I volunteer lots, so I was thinking of asking them to write a reference letter. But I’m nervous about asking profs.

@bananass They’re used to it, it’s part of their job. I reached out 3 years after I graduated to a random professor. I didn’t think she’d remember me so I sent her my resume and assignments I had done for her class. Don’t be nervous!! They’re used to it.

@gRazydol8 Ooh thank you. That gave me piece of mind. I’ll ask the profs that know me.

Three professors, the advisor to my senior thesis, the director of my honors program (had a pretty good relationship to him) and one prof who I just really liked and was always super great to me

I applied purely to PhD/academic grad programs though so my letters needed to be from professors who were familiar with my writing and research