Recommendation Letters

This applies to undergrads and M.S. students. My policy for recommendation letters is that you must have taken at least two classes with me (this includes by arrangement credits) or worked on an undergraduate research project or equivalent. If exceptions are granted to this policy, I might not be able to write a substantive enough letter for your application.

When requesting a recommendation letters, please give me at least two months notice prior to the deadline to compose the letter. Include unofficial transcripts, a list of schools, fellowships, or jobs to which you are applying, all due dates, your written application materials such as a personal statement and CV/resume, and anything else you are submitting with your application. Reminders a week or two before the due date are appreciated too!

Recommendation letters will always be confidential and are submitted directly to the program to which you’re applying. Applicants must waive their right to view submitted letters. There are no exceptions to these rules.

Inspired by this Recommendation Letter Policy.