Writing letters of recommendation for graduate schools and fellowships, and completing recommendation forms, is an important and time intensive process. In order to make sure that I have time to write thoughtful and accurate letters, and to make sure that your letters all get sent out on time, there are a few steps that you will need to follow.

No later than the Monday following Thanksgiving, you should give me a folder with all of the following materials on paper. Please make sure that your folder has your name on it and is complete when you give it to me:

1. A list of all of the schools and fellowships to which you are applying, with indication of the deadlines for letters of recommendation for each school. I will write and submit all of your letters at the same time, before the earliest deadline.
2. All forms that I must complete for each school. Most forms will require that you complete some parts. Please be very careful not to overlook any of your parts. If the forms are electronic then all of these forms should still be sent to me by November 15.
3. For each letter that must be submitted on paper, please include an addressed envelope (no postage necessary - I'll take care of that).
4. A carefully edited copy of your statement of purpose essay.
5. A brief resume including descriptions of your research and work experiences.
6. A copy of your academic transcripts (unofficial copy is fine) with an asterisk next to each course that you took with me.
7. The e-mail address where you would like me to write to you to indicate that the letters were submitted.