Letters of recommendation
Guidelines
- I require at least 3 weeks notice for any letter of recommendation
(but I prefer something more like 2 months advance notice).
- I only write letters for people who received grades of B or better in
my courses (unless you have a really good reason for me to do so).
- You must waive your right to see any letters I submit. (My personal
belief is that schools won't take my letter seriously if they know the
student has access to it.)
What you should submit to me
- a list of all programs for which you need a letter along with each
separate deadline listed
- any documents you have that might help me in
writing a letter (e.g. a resume, an essay from your application, a
transcript, etc.)
- For paper applications, please include addressed envelopes (but no postage is needed). Further, fill-out all
parts of the form (excluding my signature and date, of course). Information on the math department's address, my
position's title, etc. are on my webpage.