RECOMMENDATIONS

Request for References and Recommendations.

Below are the following guidelines to request a reference from me.

  1. Please ensure that I know you well and email me asking for a recommendation before submitting a request. I like to write specific reference letters that are more likely to get noticed and appreciated. The more that I know about you, the more specific the letter will be.

  2. Make a formal request by submitting the following form/appointment below. Explain the purpose of the recommendation and why you chose me to write your letter. Also provide me with time to consider your request.

  3. Ask early. Submit a request for recommendation at least three weeks in advance of the deadline—preferably a month or more, especially if you need multiple letters. Below is the scheduling agent for you to book an appointment with me to request for a reference.

    *Please note: This does not guarantee that I will accept the request

 

You will be asked the following questions in the reference request. I suggest preparing a statement to these questions ahead of time and then copy and paste them into the form. Here are the questions

Request for Recommendation

  1. What is your student number?

  2. When is your reference letter due? *

  3. Please give a description of the job/graduate school(s)/scholarship to which you are applying. (Include any relevant links) *

  4. Please write a sample reference letter you would like me to write for you.* Click here for information to help you do this

  5. How/where to submit the letter of recommendation (i.e. mailing address, weblink, email address, etc.) *

  6. Please provide helpful details about your work and experience with me that you feel is important to highlight. *

  7. Why did you chose me to write your letter? (Please be as honest as possible) *

  8. Please provide a written draft description of: 1) your career interests and aspirations 2) why are you applying to this position? 3) description of why you are a fit for this position and 4) A description of your short term and long term goals *

 

5. Provide information about yourself. The more I know about your past work, your extracurricular interests, and your aspirations, the more specific I can be about your talents and motivation. Attach the following materials to your reference request:

  • Recommendation request statement (see below).

  • Graded papers or assignments that you completed in my class.

  • A list of other helpful details about your work and experience with me that you feel is important to highlight.

  • A written description of your career interests and aspirations—why are you applying to this position? Provide a draft describing why you are a fit for this position.

4. Provide information about the following. The more I know about the position/school you seek to enter/ scholarship, the more easily I can tailor the letter toward a specific audience.

  • A description of the job/graduate school(s)/scholarship to which you are applying. This requires some research on your part, and it will help you assess how suited you are to the position. If you are applying to multiple places, bring all your requests at once.

  • The application forms and materials, with the deadlines clearly indicated and the relevant portions filled in. If the application asks whether you waive (give up) your right to view the recommendation letter, I recommend that you agree to waive it. guaranteeing that the letter is candid and trustworthy. I only write and send reference letters directly to the requester. I do not send letters or forms back to students.