Recommender Thank You?

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<p>Hey all,</p>

<p>It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but I had a burning question which I knew only CC parents could answer.</p>

<p>Before I left London, I asked (months in advance) if my study abroad law professor could write me a letter of recommendation for… you guessed it, law school. I received an e-mail last night saying it’s been written and available for pickup. A friend of mine is going to pick it up and mail it to me, but I wanted to know what would be the best way to thank her… since she is, well… literally on the other side of the ocean. I feel an e-mail thank you wouldn’t suffice, but conventional gifts (e.g. chocolate, wine, etc.) wouldn’t work either.</p>

<p>What do you think would be the best way to say thank you to a recommender who’s a few thousand miles away?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Why not simply a hand-written card expressing your thanks? Also a follow up to let them know how you made out would be nice too. I write such rec. letters all the time and that type of thank you is pretty typical and appreciated.</p>

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<p>tlaktan:</p>

<p>Believe me, a simple email is fine. Later on, when you hear the results of your application, you can send a card thanking the recommender and letting her know the results.</p>

<p>Hard to believe that you went to your college interview in your ROTC uniform not that long ago and now you’re about to apply to law school!</p>