- All letters must be typed and on Purdue or departmental/business stationery. They should include your signature, title, address, and e-mail address.
- Copies of this letter will be sent to admissions offices at different schools, so you may exclude an inside address. Address your salutation to "Admissions Committee Members," and make only a general reference to the type of program the student is applying to rather than specific schools. (e.g. "medical school" rather than "Indiana University")
- Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship with the applicant.
- Please comment on such things as the candidate's record of learning and applying knowledge; breadth and depth of education; ability to handle rigorous course loads; ability to manage time and fulfill responsibilities, and other qualities relevant to success in a professional school curriculum.
- You might also want to comment on the student's enthusiasm, emotional stability, honesty, integrity, openness, empathy, compassion, service, ability to lead, communication skills, ability to work with others, maturity, and other qualities relevant to success in a health care profession.
- Any short, descriptive stories you can share about the candidate's character will be especially helpful.
Tips for Writing Letters
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Please send your letter directly to:
Health Professions Advising Office
1-123 Lilly Hall of Life Sciences
Purdue University
915 W. State St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054 -
If you have questions, please contact the Heatlh Professions Advising Office at 765-494-4747 or email prehealth@purdue.edu.