If I have agreed to write a recommendation for you, please give me a folder or send in one email or file:
- a copy of your transcript, unofficial is fine
- a copy of your personal statement, CV, or other relevant application materials (if applicable),
- all necessary forms or directions to the appropriate online forms
- stamped envelopes to send directly (if applicable)
At least two weeks before the first letter is due, e-mail me your answers to the following questions (the more details the better, not all questions may apply):
- What is your name, year, and major?
- For what are you applying to? (scholarship, internship, graduate school, etc.)
- List the programs to which you are applying, together with due dates.
- How long have I known you, and what is my relationship(s) to you? (instructor, advisor, etc.) Have you graded or tutored for me? If so, for what class(es) and when?
- For what class(es) have I had you, what final grade(s) did you earn, and how did you distinguish yourself in my class(es)?
- How would you describe yourself?
- What are some of your academic accomplishments?
- What are some of your nonacademic accomplishments?
- What makes me particularly qualified to write a letter to you?
- What makes you particularly qualified for this position/honor/award?
- What are your long term goals and will this position/honor/award help? If so, how?
- Additional comments (summer research, interesting jobs, projects, or internships, hobbies, etc.)?
Please send me e-mail reminders as deadlines approach, and feel free to chat with me about other ways you can make the letter-writing process go as smoothly as possible.
Good luck!
adapted from Michael Orrison, Harvey Mudd College