LOR Brief Generator

Most universities require 2-3 LORs. US graduate programs typically ask for 3, UK universities usually need 2, and MBA programs generally require 2 (1 academic + 1 professional). Our tool helps you create a separate brief for each recommender.

Choose recommenders who know you well and can speak to specific achievements. For Masters/PhD, prioritize professors who supervised your research. For MBA, choose direct managers who can vouch for your leadership. A detailed letter from someone who knows you well always beats a generic letter from a famous name.

Ask at least 4-6 weeks before your earliest deadline. For popular professors, 8 weeks is ideal. Send a polite reminder 2 weeks before the deadline. Our tool calculates this timeline automatically based on your deadlines.

No — and this tool doesn't write the letter for you. It creates a brief that helps your recommender write their own authentic letter. Admissions committees can easily spot self-written LORs. Instead, provide your recommender with context, achievements, and program details so they can write from their perspective.

Yes, but each letter should be somewhat tailored. The brief you create here notes what each program values, so your recommender can adjust their emphasis for Stanford vs. MIT vs. Oxford. One strong recommender across all programs is better than different weak ones.

The best LORs include specific anecdotes ('When her experiment failed, she redesigned the entire approach in 48 hours'), comparative context ('top 3% of students I've taught in 20 years'), and alignment with the program's values. This tool helps you feed your recommender exactly this kind of material.