General Testimonial Request (Professor)

Subject: Request for a Testimonial

Dear Professor [LAST NAME],

I hope this email finds you well. I’m currently building my portfolio website to showcase my academic and professional experiences, and I was wondering if you would be willing to provide a short testimonial.

Having had the opportunity to learn from you in [COURSE NAME] and work on [SPECIFIC PROJECT/ASSIGNMENT, if applicable], I believe your perspective on my [SKILLS, e.g., problem-solving, teamwork, communication] would provide valuable insight for future opportunities I’m pursuing.

If you’re open to it, a few sentences about my performance in your class, my approach to learning, or any standout qualities would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your time and guidance throughout my studies. Please let me know if there’s any additional information I can provide to make this easier for you.

Best regards,

[YOUR FULL NAME]


Project-Specific Request (Professor)

Subject: Feedback Request for My Portfolio

Dear Professor [LAST NAME],

I hope you’re doing well! I’m reaching out to ask if you’d be willing to provide a short testimonial for my portfolio website regarding my work on [PROJECT NAME/ASSIGNMENT].

I really valued your feedback and guidance during [COURSE NAME/PROJECT], and I think your perspective would be an excellent addition to my portfolio. If you’re comfortable, a few sentences about my [SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTION, e.g., creativity, critical thinking, technical skills] and how I approached the project would be incredibly helpful.

Thank you so much for considering this request—I deeply appreciate the support you’ve given me. Let me know if there’s anything I can clarify or provide to assist with this.

Best regards,

[YOUR FULL NAME]