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			<title>Graduate &amp; Professional School Preparation (GPS Prep)</title>
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		<title>Rec Letters That Get Results: Standing Out in a Sea of Applicants</title>
		<subtitle></subtitle>
		<start_date>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</start_date>
		<end_date>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400</end_date>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><span>How do you know if the relationships you&rsquo;ve built with your faculty will turn into great letters of recommendation? Join </span><a href="https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/" target="_blank"><span>Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)</span></a><span> for an engaging workshop that breaks down how to build strong relationships with faculty and request compelling letters of recommendation for your graduate and professional school applications. </span></p>
<p><span>A strong letter of recommendation can make the difference in being accepted into your top-choice graduate or professional school program. Join this session to learn more about choosing your recommenders, communicating your needs, and preparing your recommenders to write a letter highlighting your strengths and accomplishments. By the end of this workshop, attendees will be equipped with the tools necessary to obtain strong letters of recommendation in preparation for graduate or professional school.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>*This workshop is designed for students in the Building or Mastering stage. </span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description>
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		<contact_person>Heba Akbar</contact_person>
		<contact_email>heba.akbar@ucf.edu</contact_email>
		<contact_phone>4078231284</contact_phone>

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