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Letter of Recommendation

Overview

I take the writing of letters of recommendation very seriously.  It is a service that I provide to help the recipient receive recognition for their unique strengths.  As such, the writing of a good letter consumes a lot of time and requires that I have good information from which to work.  In order for me to write the best letter possible, please respond to the following questions.  Remember, the more time and information you can give me, the better a letter I can potentially give to you.

Background Information

1. Please give your full name (I often remember first names only).
2. The purpose of the letter (e.g., scholarships or admittance).
3. The exact name and address of the person to whom I should address the letter.  If you would like more than one letter, please list all of the names and addresses.
4. The exact date the letter must be delivered (please allow at least two weeks).
5. For those asking for an letter regarding academic achievement:, please list all of the math classes you have taken at Highline (or other colleges).
   

Essay Questions

1. Please write a personal biography of yourself (at least a page).  I ask for this for a variety of reasons: The biography helps me to include aspects of your life outside of school that may explain or be reflective of your school work.  Writing will help prepare you for the writing of cover letters, application essays, and resumes.  The biographies are very interesting to me - it is fun to get to know who you "really are."
2. Please give an educational biography to help me understand what brought you to Highline and what you have done educationally since arriving at Highline.
3. Please describe your educational/personal goals as well as the way your arrived at these goals.

Other Documents

1. A copy of your transcript.
2. Samples of your work if you believe they would be helpful to me.
3. Other info you believe would help me write the best letter possible.

How to Send this Info

1. Please send me this info at least two weeks prior to needing the letter.  If it is less time, then make sure to talk to me specifically about the timing issue.
2. Please combine all info into a single pdf (or Word doc).
3. Please title your email: "LoR Info (need by [date] at [time]"
4. Please send me a reminder email 1 week before the deadline, 3 work days, and the day before the deadline.  Title these: "Requested Reminder: LoR needed in [1 week]"
5. I will send you an email when the letter is written and submitted.

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