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Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for Canada: University Requirements, Sample and Writing Tips
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A Letter of Recommendation plays a crucial role in highlighting candidate’s profile where admission committee is concerned. It should be a brief document that should provide information about their skills, talents, academic records and certifications. Majority of Canadian Universities are very specific about application documents like LOR, resumes, SOPs and essays.
In terms of Canadian Universities, they are very particular about application documents, and it is observed that references are required majorly for other degrees and in rare scenarios for undergraduate degrees. Academic letters of recommendations are needed for UG courses as well as graduate degrees. For professional degrees though, both academic and professional recommendation letters are required to be offered.
Academic LOR
Professional Letter of Recommendation
University requirements for Canada: Letter of Recommendation
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Universities | Letter of recommendations |
University of Toronto | 2 Academic LORs |
University of British Columbia | 3 Academic & professional LORs |
Mcgill University | 2 Academic LORs |
University of Montreal | 1 Academic LOR |
Mcmaster University | 2 Academic LORs |
University of Alberta | 2 Academic LORs |
University of Waterloo | 2 Academic LORs |
Writing tips and guidelines for writing an ideal letter of recommendation:
Letter of Recommendation: The Recommender
Sample Letter of Recommendation for Canada
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