Select referees who supervised you for ≥6 months and can speak to technical depth. Diversity matters—mix academic, research, and industry voices if allowed.

Schedule an early meeting. Share the program list, deadlines, and why you value their perspective. Confirm they can produce a strong, positive letter.

Prepare a referee packet: transcript, CV, bullet points of projects with your role, and draft paragraphs generated in the HigherStudy.ai LOR assistant for them to adapt.

Set calendar reminders for each deadline and gently nudge 10 days prior. Provide upload links and troubleshoot portals as needed.

After submission, send a thank-you note and update them on outcomes. Relationships matter beyond this cycle.