Letters of Recommendation

Three (3) letters of recommendation which provide indicators of high potential for academic success* in a genetic counseling graduate program.

Letter writers should substitute applicant’s name with the applicant’s Match ID number within the letter itself.

At a minimum, letters should address the following items (items may not all be in one letter):

  1. Academic performance and potential for graduate study
  2. Counseling, advocacy, and/or volunteerism within the field
  3. Research and/or experiential learning, as appropriate

Reference letters cannot be from peers or family members. If an academic reference is > 5 years, a letter from a reference that speaks to academic potential may be substituted

Directions for letter-writers: Please address all 4 indicators below as applicable to your relationship with the applicant.

Letter writers should substitute applicant’s name with the applicant’s Match ID number within the letter itself.

*Indicators of high potential for success in a graduate program include

  1. Past academic success in prior graduate programs
  2. Demonstration of independent and self-motivated learning
  3. Advanced coursework or projects (e.g. Honors, research, capstones, independent studies, projects)
  4. Frequent, self-directed communication of self-reflection goals and progress throughout applicant’s academic history

Letter writers: You will receive an email request from UConn Graduate Admissions <gradadmissions@uconn.edu>

Dear Letter Writer ,

Student Name has requested that you write a letter of recommendation to The Graduate School at UConn for the Genetic Counseling MS program on their behalf. In an effort to make this process as easy as possible for you, we offer the ability to complete your recommendation online through our secure website.

To submit your recommendation, please use the link below. This link is unique to this recommendation and should not be shared or forwarded. Please do not reply to this email directly but use the following link: unique link in your email

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