Rec letters

I enjoy supporting my students as they pursue their goals!  If you want me to write a recommendation letter for you, here is my policy:

Requirements:

• You have earned an A in at least one of my courses (or I have expressed a desire to write a letter for you to provide context for a grade lower than A).

• you have maintained contact within the last year.  

• you have asked me if I will serve as a reference.  Do NOT provide my contact information to institutions/programs/companies without getting my permission first.

If you would like me to serve as a reference, please be prepared to…

• give me at least 3 weeks to write your letter

• provide full name and addresses of each school, program, job, scholarship, etc you are applying for (unless you are using an application service like Interfolio, AMCAS, PharmCAS, etc)

• provide information regarding deadline(s) and delivery instructions.

• provide a draft of your resume or curriculum vitae

• provide a draft of your cover letter or Statement of Purpose (if an essay is required for your application).

• complete a FERPA release form (I will provide upon agreeing to write your letter)

• waive your right of access to references

To make an inquiry, please write me at samantha.soebbing@austincc.edu.  In your e-mail, please provide…

• your name

• your ACC ID

• information regarding what semester(s) we worked together and in what class(es)/capacity.

Note, I do NOT…

• write recommendation letters from 1 Dec - 31 Jan.  Further, if I am away on break, you will get an auto-response to your inquiry letting you know when I am available again.

• provide recommendation letters directly to students for them to upload themselves.  I only send references directly to the receiving portal or institution.

Once I agree to be a reference and completed delivery of my recommendation, I will e-mail a confirmation to you.