Exam on Monday...but as always, LJ > studying

[fishpatrol]

A+ I bought Tim Tams in Chinatown today! The first and only other time I've had Tim Tams was years ago, from a package sent to me by an LJ friend in Australia. I just ate a dark chocolate Tim Tam with hot chocolate and it melted in my mouth and it was wonderful♥

F- All three of my letter-of-reference writers want me to write up a draft (so that they can just sign it). al;skfjasdlfaldWTFUGH It is remarkably difficult to complimentary letter for oneself. LET ALONE THREE. I don't want to apply to grad schools. *whine*

Comments

[lilie-charlotte.livejournal.com]

Why don't you ask (read: bribe with money) your friends in your program to write the letters? They probably know different aspects of your research and could highlight that as well as any professor could. As well, it would probably be less difficult for them; it's always easy to write about someone else.

I would never be able to write three reference letters about myself, because they would be too identical. I wouldn't know different things to highlight, and they would all bave the same style.

[fishpatrol]

My friends aren't really familiar with my research (damn them cog/developmental/neuropsych kids), unfortunately. I called my dad and flailed at him and he was just like, "dude, it's easy to write your own" and I was like, "no, no, it's really not" and he's like, "use this opportunity to highlight your contributions and etc." I took notes as he told me how to structure the letters and personal statements and whatnot, haha. I now have a page of incoherent notes to sift through. This grad school stuff is so alsjf;ldasjf;*slams keyboard* You're so lucky this stuff is way behind you now. ;)

[spring.livejournal.com]

LOL how awkward to compliment yourself. OTL

& I have yet to try Tim Tams but I really want to :3

your icon! D:!

[fishpatrol]

Tim Tams are awesomely yummy! If you do get the chance to try them with a hot sugary drink, I'd advise you to not eat more than two in one go because the flavour is so rich (as I learnt the hard way XD).

[pursenality.livejournal.com]

I don't think you should write the letters yourself- get someone else to write them for you. Grad schools are perceptive and can see if the letters are your writing style.

Good luck with grad school applications. *hugs*

[fishpatrol]

There really isn't anyone else qualified to write my letters, unfortunately. I just got off the phone with my dad, asking him about this, and he gave me a long-winded response on how to draft letters and how to write my personal statement. XD His bottom line: writing the letters myself is a good way to highlight my unique contributions or something or other. Sigh, this grad school stuff is such a hassle! And thanks for the good wishes (I'll need all the luck I can get! *hugs back*)

[postingwhore.livejournal.com]

um, wtf???? That is super unprofessional. D:

[fishpatrol]

I have no idea if this is the norm in business school or not (all three of my referees are from the business school). :\ My friends with reference letters from psych profs all had theirs written by their profs.

[postingwhore.livejournal.com]

All of my letters will be written by profs as well. This is mind-boggling to me D: