NIU School of Music Recommendation Form (Grad) 

You must provide names and email addresses of referees, people who will write letters of recommendation for you. Letters should describe your academic ability and goals, as well as your ability to succeed in your chosen program. Submit only the number of letters required for your program.

• *Ask your referees if they're willing to write a letter for you. Tell them what program you plan to apply to and the due date for the letter (the application deadline).

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• **Enter the referees' names and e- mail addresses on the application. You can then trigger emails to the referees requesting the letters. Be sure to submit your application as soon as possible after triggering the emails to your referees.& Make sure your referees' email addresses are not designed to block emails from unknown or unapproved senders. Services such as Sendio and Boxbe will block emails from our application system. We cannot respond to requests to be an approved sender.
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***When you apply, you must indicate if you wish to waive your right to see the letters. Some referees will only consent to write a letter if you waive your right to see it. If you plan to retain your right to read the letter, talk 

to your referee first.