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Is it OK to Write My Own Letter of Recommendation?

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com

Question: Is it OK to Write My Own Letter of Recommendation?
Answer: The only time it is acceptable to write your own letter of recommendation is when the person you requested the letter from asks you to do it. Even then, it is important to be honest in the letter. Don't write anything the other person wouldn't have written. When you have finished, ask the person to look over the letter, verify the information, and sign. You should never forge someone else's signature.
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