<p>I’ve asked a professor whose class I’ve attended to be my referee. She asked me to draft a “statement letter” to describe my virtues that she might not know and send it to her as reference. </p>
<p>What am I supposed to say there? I’ve actually sent her my statement of purpose for one of the schools I’m applying to. Any comments are highly appreciated!!!</p>
<p>That sounds like exactly what she was asking for. It’s common practice to send your statement of purpose to recommenders to help them with their writing.</p>
<p>That’s what confuses me… I actually asked her through email, in which my SOP, along with other docs (cv and transcript), was attached. </p>
<p>in that SOP, i described my academic background, research experience and interests and how the school fits me. Is she looking for something more straightforward?</p>
<p>Is she asking you to write a draft of your own recommendation? Apparently, some professors do this, as shocking as it sounds.</p>
<p>I suggest that you write a document about your personal qualities in the context of academia (initiative, research abilities, independent thinking, etc.) and also re-send your SOP.</p>
<p>probably that’s what she means. Thanks. It’s kinda hard to write on the goodness in me though…</p>
<p>I have pretty much the same problem here. I have been asked to write my own rec letter not by one, but 2 profs! I am struggling to write as if I were 2 different people :(</p>