# PTE RTS #16: Requesting an Academic...

Respond to a Situation #16 - Level 3 - Feeds Speaking

> Read the situation and listen to it. You have 10 seconds to prepare, then 40 seconds to respond as if you were speaking to the person in it.

You need to request a letter of recommendation from your academic advisor for a scholarship application. You would like to request a polite and professional explanation of the scholarship requirements and provide your academic achievements to help them write a strong recommendation. What would you say?

## Answer

Hi Professor Williams, I hope you're doing well. I'm applying for the Global Academic Excellence Scholarship and was wondering if you'd be willing to write me a letter of recommendation. The scholarship values academic excellence and leadership, and I believe your insights into my work in the Advanced Research Methods course and the Sustainable Development Research Project would be very helpful. I've attached my academic summary and the scholarship requirements for your reference. Please let me know if you need any additional details.

## Explanation

A successful response clearly states the purpose of the request, provides the necessary scholarship details, and highlights your academic achievements to assist the advisor in writing a strong letter.

## Hints

- Start by clearly stating your request and the specific scholarship you are applying for.
- Include a brief summary of your academic achievements and why you are a strong candidate.

## Transcript

You need to request a letter of recommendation from your academic advisor for a scholarship application. You would like to request a polite and professional explanation of the scholarship requirements and provide your academic achievements to help them write a strong recommendation. What would you say?

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