Recommendation letters are a key component in applications to graduate school, summer programs, and jobs. I am happy to help and write you a letter. Before doing so, I ask you to consider the following:

• Am I the right person to write a letter for you?

If I have had you in an upper level math class and/or have spent time talking with you, it is a good sign I might be appropriate to recommend you. If I have only had you in a freshman-level math class and/or have not interacted much with you, it might actually be counterproductive for me to write a letter as it would be too generic. The message here is think about who do you think knows you best to write a good letter of recommendation. If I am included, then keep reading...

• I need information

The key in a good recommendation letter is how detailed and specific it is. In order to make the letter as best as it can be, I need information about you. Lots of it. I might not use it all but it will still be helpful. Hence, send me an email with the following info:

• Resume or CV

• All application statements (e.g. personal statements, applications essays, etc)

• Unofficial Transcript

• All programs you are applying to and the due dates.

• More information

Did I mention that the key to a recommendation letter is how detailed it is? I need you to fill out the following form: