gift for my professors

[xj2194]

I have been thinking about purchasing an Amazon or Starbucks gift card for my professor. Is it an appropriate way to thank the recommenders? Any advice? Thank you?

[feralgrad]

Gift cards are considered inappropriate, as they can be seen as a bribe/compensation for the recommendation. A card and a small token gift (like a chocolate bar or a mug) is acceptable.

[Sigaba]

I do not recommend giving anything that has a monetary value to a professor for supporting your applications to graduate school. A brief handwritten note will be more than fine.

[marvel2375]

I sent my recommenders handwritten thank-you cards.

[SocialKonstruct]

Bribery is bad...

[dippedincoffee]

I would just send a thank-you card. Do not give gifts.