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Ask a teacher for a recommendation

Ask a teacher for a recommendation: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

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The prompt

Write an email asking [TEACHER OR MANAGER] to write a recommendation letter for me.

What it is for: [PROGRAMME OR JOB]
Deadline: [DATE]
How they know me: [CONTEXT]
Achievements I would like them to mention: [ACHIEVEMENTS]

Make it polite, specific and easy to say yes to, and give them the option to decline. Add a checklist of what I should attach.
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Pro tip: Ask at least four weeks ahead and send a short summary of your achievements.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
61 words
Fields to fill in
TEACHER OR MANAGER, PROGRAMME OR JOB, DATE, CONTEXT, ACHIEVEMENTS
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: TEACHER OR MANAGER, PROGRAMME OR JOB, DATE, CONTEXT, ACHIEVEMENTS. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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